Title:
Evaluating the Acceptability and Feasibility of Establishing a Ringed Seal Omega-3 Industry in Nunavut
Agreement Number:
2021-CN-000483
Agreement Value:
$111,500.00
Agreement Date:
Jul 31, 2020 - Mar 31, 2021
Description:
A research and development project to explore the feasibility of a new Omega-3 extraction process in the Qikiqtani region from the blubber of Ringed seals.
Organization:
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
Expected Results:
As a result of this project, the recipient will have all the necessary foundational research completed to determine feasibility of harvesting of seal blubber for extraction and refinement with the aim of creating a new bio-medical stream of Omega-3 for use in the health and wellness industry.
Location:
IQALUIT, NUNAVUT, CANADA, Nunavut, CA X0A 0H0
Reference Number:
2021-CN-000483
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Indigenous recipients
Recipient's Legal Name:
QIKIQTAALUK CORPORATION
Federal Riding Name:
Nunavut
Federal Riding Number:
62001
Program:
Inclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North (IDEANorth)
Program Purpose:
Inclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North (IDEANorth) makes foundational investments in economic infrastructure, sector development and capacity building to help position Northerners in the territories to take advantage of Canada's innovation economy. The IDEANorth program focuses on four priority areas: economic growth and sector development; business scale-up, productivity and innovation; small-scale economic infrastructure development; and foundational economic infrastructure.