Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Polar Knowledge Polar Bears
Agreement Number:
PKA-2122-0041
Agreement Value:
$431,918.00
Agreement Date:
Sep 13, 2021 - Mar 31, 2024
Description:
This knowledge sharing project will take place in the communities of Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL, Inukjuak, QC, and Iqaluit, NU, and extensive use of Zoom, with the intent of reaching shared understandings about polar bears amongst Inuit in different parts of the Eastern Arctic. Knowledge mobilization activities will include 1) a synthesis of traditional knowledge from the three Inuit regions; 2) communication materials and activities to inform the public about new scientific research results about polar bear habitats, abundance, and threats from all available disciplines; 3) a virtual polar bear conference; and, 4) the development of policy recommendations from a transdisciplinary working group of knowledge holders. The project will lead to enhanced understandings of, robust decision-making for, and the sustainable utilization of polar bears, for generations to come.
Organization:
Polar Knowledge Canada
Location:
Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Newfoundland & Labrador, CA A0P 1E0
Reference Number:
171-2021-2022-Q2-P0041
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
Torngat Wildlife Plants and Fisheries Secretariat
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.