Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Barriers to Bridges -- Yukon
Agreement Number:
PKA-1718-0015
Agreement Value:
$664,881.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 2, 2018 - Mar 31, 2023
Description:
Our objectives are to use the experience and knowledge gained by Inuit youth in Nunavut to develop similar capacity within Yukon First Nations to: identify the strengths of Traditional Knowledge and the strengths of western scientifically-derived knowledge; explore how the two can work better together to address issues of local relevance to these communities. Develop tools to: Identify and set local research priorities; Engage with mainly southern but also Yukon-based researchers.
Organization:
Polar Knowledge Canada
Location:
Vancouver, British Columbia, CA V6B 2N5
Reference Number:
171-2021-2022-Q4-P0015
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
The amendment was to the length of the agreement. No additional funds were added.
Amendment Date
Mar 31, 2022
Recipient's Legal Name:
Ocean Wise Conservation Association
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.
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