Grants and Contributions:

Title:
Strengthen research capacity in Inuit Nunangat
Agreement Number:
POLAR-2425-0026
Agreement Value:
$975,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 22, 2025 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
This proposal aims to foster a strong, meaningful, and well-resourced partnership between ITK and POLAR. By enhancing ITK’s research coordination capacity, this initiative will ensure that research conducted in Inuit Nunangat aligns with Inuit priorities, as outlined in the National Inuit Strategy on Research (NISR). Training and capacity building will be embedded throughout this partnership to ensure sustained Inuit leadership and participation in research.
Organization:
Polar Knowledge Canada
Location:
Ottawa, Ontario, CA K1P 5E7
Reference Number:
171-2024-2025-Q4-P0015
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK)
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.