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Title:

Inuit-led beluga monitoring in Marralik-Ungunniavik

Agreement Number:

POLAR-2425-0008

Agreement Value:

$450,000.00

Agreement Date:

Jul 24, 2024 - Mar 31, 2027

Description:

Advance accurate measurements of beluga whales in Marralik-Ungunniavik using hydrophones and Indigenous Knowledge tools (e.g., how often, seasonal variability, etc.), and support more meaningful and better-informed management decisions.

Organization:

Polar Knowledge Canada

Location:

Tasiujaq, Quebec, CA J0M 1T0

Reference Number:

171-2024-2025-Q2-P0008

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Aboriginal recipient

Recipient's Legal Name:

Anguvigaq

Program:

Grants and Contributions for the Advancement of Northern Science and Technology

Program Purpose:

To fund youth and/or adult programs to develop new skills, enhance career experiences and/or to participate in S&T activities. To provide funding to individuals or organizations in the form of scholarships or bursaries for programs. To provide funding to Canadian universities and institutes for northern scientific research training.