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Title:
Caring for our River: Tracking change together and fostering environmental stewardship in the George River Basin, Nunavik
Agreement Number:
PKA-2223-0057
Agreement Value:
$450,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jul 25, 2022 - Mar 31, 2025
Description:
Our multidisciplinary team includes Indigenous and non-Indigenous researchers. Together we: 1) study how environmental changes in the George River Basin impact the Inuit community of Kangiqsualujjuaq regarding landscape and land use patterns, the parameters being decided through community consultations; and 2) develop innovative evaluation tools and assess the impacts of this Community-based environmental monitoring program to answer the objectives and expectations identified by the local community and university researchers.
Organization:
Polar Knowledge Canada
Location:
Trois-Rivières, Quebec, CA G9A 5H7
Reference Number:
171-2022-2023-Q2-P0057
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Academia
Recipient's Legal Name:
Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
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.