Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Inuit-led youth camp and beluga research project
Agreement Number:
PKA-2122-0054
Agreement Value:
$50,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 9, 2022 - Mar 31, 2022
Description:
The Nunavik Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping Association (Regional Nunavimmi Uumajulirijiit Katujiqatigiinninga) is running an intergenerational knowledge-sharing youth camp and beluga research project. Hunters and elders will share their knowledge of the Marralik-Ungunniavik area, harvesting, and safe food preparation with youth. Beluga will be observed and sampled using non-lethal methods for genetic analysis and stock assessment.
Organization:
Polar Knowledge Canada
Location:
Kuujjuaq, Quebec, CA J0M 1C0
Reference Number:
171-2021-2022-Q4-P0054
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Indigenous recipients
Recipient's Legal Name:
Regional Nunavimmi Umajulirijiit Katujiqatigininga (RNUK)
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.