Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Community Monitoring of the Health and Geochemical Composition of the Coppermine River
Agreement Number:
KME-2223-0008
Agreement Value:
$30,978.00
Agreement Date:
Sep 1, 2022 - Mar 31, 2022
Description:
Monitor river geochemical parameters, similar to those collected in previous studies, and begin to collect water quality monitoring observations to investigate questions raised by HTO board members about river health and drinking water quality. The proposed work plan involves conducting community meetings to develop the sampling plan and parameters of interest, followed by training members of the Kugluktuk HTO to collect water samples.
Organization:
Polar Knowledge Canada
Location:
Kugluktuk, Nunavut, CA X0B 0E0
Reference Number:
171-2022-2023-Q2-P0008
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Indigenous recipients
Recipient's Legal Name:
Kugluktuk Angoniatit Association Hunters and Trappers Organization
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.