Grants and Contributions

NorthStar will advance the critical capability to identify hundreds of thousands of unknown space objects by processing millions of space-based optical observations per day. Achieving this to commercial standards requires innovative adaptations of Initial Orbit Determination algorithms and massively parallel data processing pipeline methods configured in novel architectures. This project will adapt new Big Data methods to process unknown objects with a system that will scale appropriately as the NorthStar constellation expands, while still meeting latency and security requirements.

This project will develop a robust human cell culture-based pipeline for engineering innate radiation protection mechanisms. As opposed to traditional models which lack biological relevance, this proposal leverages the use of hPSCs and derived cells thereof, constituting both a sensitive and relevant approach. The project will identify potential gene therapy targets that can confer radioprotective phenotypes by effectively reducing oxidative stress, DNA damage, and cell death responses whilst deepening our understanding of their underlying mechanisms. This approach could significantly advance efforts to protect human health in the challenging environment of space. The data generated herein is a potentially invaluable resource for the Canadian Space Agency and others for prediction of radiation resistance factors in living systems. Finally, this project will engineer gene therapy delivery vectors to demonstrate effective radiation protection in target cell culture models relevant for spaceflight environments.

The purpose of this funding is to assist Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation in purchasing IT equipment for mobile video conferencing.

The purpose of this funding is to support Manitoba Métis Federation in reviewing and commenting on REGDOC 3.2.2 – Indigenous Engagement.

The purpose of this funding is to support Alderville First Nation in reviewing and commenting on REGDOC 3.2.2 – Indigenous Engagement.

Support aboriginal communities in becoming successful participants in commercial fisheries and aquaculture

To improve access to oral health care in Canada.

Grant awarded under the Participant Funding Program to Whitefish Lake First Nation #128 to help it prepare for and engage in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities related to the assessment process for the Peace River Nuclear Power Project.

Grant awarded under the Participant Funding Program to the Ermineskin Cree Nation to help it prepare for and engage in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities related to the assessment process for the Greenlight Electricity Centre Project.

Grant awarded under the Participant Funding Program to the Constance Lake First Nation to help it prepare for and engage in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities related to the assessment process for the Marten Falls Community Access Road Project.