Title:
Connecting Culture and Land Based Healing Using Virtual Reality to Support Inuvialuit Mental Health and Well Being.
Agreement Number:
1005771
Agreement Value:
$449,747.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2023 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
The Inuvialuit Regional Corporation (IRC) and the National Research Council (NRC) will collaborate to provide immersive virtual reality (VR) technology to Inuvialuit for wellness and cultural benefits for clients with limited access to the land for healing. This study aims to provide VR immersion to 1) determine possible mental health benefits for Inuvialuit through connection to the land and 2) test the effectiveness of the VR technology as a tool in the North. We will form a steering committee that will include members from the IRC’s Inuvialuit Cultural Resource Center, Innovation and Research, IT, and Health and Wellness divisions; members of the Research Department at NRC; and community members. We will identify critical cultural sites to be included in the study, select test parameters and survey questions, and pilot the VR immersion on Inuvialuit clients with limited access to the land who need cultural connection and grounding.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
In the short term, anticipated outcomes will be strengthened collaborations across industry, academia, and government to support research excellence. In the medium term, anticipated outcomes will be the development of new and potentially disruptive technologies with collaborators. In the long term, find collaborative solutions to public policy challenges and create stronger innovation systems.
Location:
Inuvik, Northwest Territories, CA X0E 0T0
Reference Number:
172-2023-2024-Q2-1005771
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
102520228
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s) the total amended value is $449,747.The end date of this agreement has been modified by 364 days.
Amendment Date
Feb 26, 2026
Recipient's Legal Name:
Inuvialuit Regional Corporation
Federal Riding Name:
Northwest Territories
Federal Riding Number:
61001
Program:
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Program Purpose:
Collaborate on multiparty research and development programs to catalyze transformative, high-risk, high-reward research with the potential for game-changing scientific discoveries and technological breakthroughs in priority areas.
NAICS Code:
541710 - R&D in the physical, engineering and life sciences