Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Creation of a Nunavik Regional Research Authority (NRRA)
Agreement Number:
PKA-2021-0032
Agreement Value:
$50,000.00
Agreement Date:
Feb 18, 2021 - Mar 31, 2021
Description:
Creation of a regional research management entity to provide the necessary oversight and support for research projects and to ensure that research is responsive to Nunavik Inuit research needs and priorities. Regional research management entity creation will address dramatic increase in research in Nunavik and the Nunavik Marine Region over the past several decades, which has placed growing pressure on the general population and on local and regional Nunavik organizations.
Organization:
Polar Knowledge Canada
Location:
Kuujjuaq, Quebec, CA J0M 1C0
Reference Number:
171-2020-2021-Q4-00032
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Indigenous recipients
Recipient's Legal Name:
Makivik Corporation
Program:
Polar Knowledge Application Program
Program Purpose:
This Program aims to lead the mobilization of polar science and technology into action. CHARS will analyse and disseminate polar knowledge from its Science and Technology Program, as well as that from current federal, territorial and other stakeholders, and investments to inform management, programming and policies; promote Artic science and technology nationally and internationally; and build capacity through training, outreach, and learning opportunities. This will ensure polar knowledge is relevant to stakeholders and builds a science culture in Canada.