Grants and Contributions

Develop and implement a methane detection program and train Inuvialuit beneficiaries to use Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) affixed with methane sensors, as well as ground-based methane sensors to monitor oil and gas wells and emissions on their lands.

The proposed project builds on an existing project to support community-led polar bear research by supporting the development of a community-led polar bear research network, providing comprehensive training on non-invasive sampling techniques, fostering knowledge exchange among participating communities, and culminating in the acquisition and ownership of polar bear data.

Building on POLAR funded Future Tuktoyaktuk (2019-2023), which established baseline geoscience information to support shore protection, mitigation and a planning strategy, this project will provide capacity training to the Hamlet to effectively monitor and guide the detailed holistic plan for Future Tuktoyaktuk, based on targeted and relevant, locally collected, owned, and analysed scientific data.

Connect youth from five IN communities with world-leading ocean science, place-based Indigenous knowledge and Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (IQ) with the goal of training the next generation of ocean scientists, marine resource managers, environmental stewards and guardians. Provide capacity building and paid part-time employment in youth’s communities and opportunities to work with visiting researchers and learning activities in local schools.

Advance the collaboratively developed targeted wildlife health surveillance system farther across Inuit Nunangat, build community capacity in wildlife health surveillance, address emerging wildlife health issues, and mobilize Indigenous voices in wildlife management to proactively detect and address human health and wildlife conservation concerns.

Supplement the recently established Community Research Network program which coordinates the implementation of IRC’s climate change and energy community programming by providing skills training and professional development opportunities to the Community Research Administrators (CRAs) in the program’s six ISR communities.

Develop data collection methods, best practices, frameworks, and training programs for Western Arctic communities to integrate scientific climate data collection methods (western science) with Elders’ and other Knowledge Holders’ lived observations of the natural environment (i.e., a “Two-Eyed Seeing” approach).

Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) researchers will travel to Pangnirtung, Qikiqtarjuaq, Clyde River and Pond Inlet to interview Inuit commercial fishers, Inuit-owned fishing companies, co-management bodies and other knowledge holders, and document the evolution of Inuit qaujimajatuqangit (IQ) and produce: (1) an illustrated book on IQ and Qikiqtani commercial fisheries; (2) train and mentor Inuit post-secondary students; and (3) create a stronger research network with Alaska and Greenland Inuit.

Build youth capacity and skills by developing a combined on-the-land (OTL) and Western learning model. Objectives are to: 1) enhance youths' future career opportunities; 2) deepen youth's relationships with the land; and 3) mobilize youths' new knowledge to become leaders in their own communities.

Build youth capacity and science literacy in the Northwest Territories (NWT) by inspiring and motivating youth to pursue advanced studies and careers in STEM fields, and by supporting educators and community members with improved access to hands-on STEM activities and resources, and northern STEM professionals.