Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Advancing Indigenous Youth leadership in Science and Indigenous Knowledges
Agreement Number:
PKA-2122-0052
Agreement Value:
$50,000.00
Agreement Date:
Feb 23, 2022 - Mar 31, 2022
Description:
Ikaarvik supports greater Northern Indigenous community involvement and leadership in Arctic research and decision-making. This project will build youth leadership and mentorship in Ikaarvik's transition to become an independent not-for-profit corporation based in the North, led by Indigenous northerners and rooted in Indigenous values and approaches.
Organization:
Polar Knowledge Canada
Location:
Pond Inlet, Nunavut, CA X0A 0S0
Reference Number:
171-2021-2022-Q4-P0052
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Indigenous recipients
Recipient's Legal Name:
Ikaarvik
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.