Principal Investigator:Kikkert, Peter J Licensed Year(s):
2009
Summary:
This licence is being issued for the scientific research application No.1044.
This project will examine Northerners’ perspectives on how the Arctic Council might be enhanced to better serve circumpolar stakeholders in the twenty-first century, and how Northerners can be better engaged in priority-and agenda-setting on the domestic level.
The researcher plans to conduct first-person int...
Principal Investigator:Dunbar, Stephen J Licensed Year(s):
2008
Summary:
The objective of this study is to survey current MLAs to determine their satisfaction with the current system, compare it to a similar survey conducted 20 years ago, and measure how attitudes have changed. As MLAs are the only people capable of changing the system, understanding their perspectives is vital. Whether there is appetite for change, either by introducing the party system or by having ...
Principal Investigator:Graben, Sari Licensed Year(s):
2007
Summary:
It is the investigator’s hope that this research will lead to an improved understanding of co-management decision-making as a process which is distinct in the law. It is hoped that this research will contribute to a richer understanding of administrative law that will better support the goals of co-management.
The objective of this research is to examine resource decision-making processes asso...
Principal Investigator:Martin, Brad Licensed Year(s):2007
2004
Summary:
This is a doctoral dissertation project in the field of history. The central objective of the project is to assess how the relationship between indigenous peoples and national park administrators in Alaska and northern Canada has changed during the secon...
Principal Investigator:Irlbacher-Fox, Stephanie Licensed Year(s):
2002
2001 Summary:
The research will be conducted by the principal investigator and a researcher/translator. Research will take place between 1 August and 31 December, 2001, and will be conducted in Ft. Simpson and other Deh Cho communities, as decided by Deh Cho advisors and the research team. Information will be collected by interviewing Elders and others, individually or in groups, and through the use of works...
Principal Investigator:Spak, Stella Licensed Year(s):
1998
Summary:
The objective of this study is to examine the Beverly and Qamanirjuaq Caribou Management Board (BQCMB) in particular and resource co-management in general. The specific focus will be on their approach toward the necessary integration of different kinds of knowledge and it's ability to respond to specific community concerns and interests. The researcher will conduct open ended interviews aiming at ...
Principal Investigator:Kulchyski, Peter Licensed Year(s):
1994
1993 Summary:
In this last year, of a 3-year project, the researcher will visit Pangnirtung (in May), Ft. Simpson (in June) and Ft. Good Hope (in July) to conduct interviews with residents about community values and perspectives on self-government. Information will be collected on the structure, nature and historical development of meetings and territorial assemblies in order to evaluate their role in current ...
Principal Investigator:Standefer, Roma Licensed Year(s):
1994
1993 Summary:
The researcher will examine the impact of television on the community of Lake Harbour. Information will be collected through the use of interviews with selected people, including elders, adults and youth. Discussions will also be held with school teachers, social and health workers, Hamlet Council members and the RCMP. The research is being done to assess ways in which the CRTC can provide bett...
Principal Investigator:Jonsson, Rickard Licensed Year(s):
1993
Summary:
The researchers are collecting information as part of their international studies course in teacher training. They wish to examine issues concerning ethnic identity and politics. Through interviews with the Inuvialuit and Gwich'in, the researchers will collect information on the political goals of the Inuvialuit and Gwich'in and methods used by these groups to accomplish their goals....
Principal Investigator:Letwin, Mona Licensed Year(s):
1993
Summary:
The Legislative Assembly of the NWT operates in the absence of political parties. Since NWT MLA's are not governed by strict party politics, the relationships between interest groups and the Legislative Assembly may be different from southern institutions. I will conduct informal interviews with representatives of various health care interest groups since these groups may influence policy develo...