Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Lower trophic level blue food potential (BFP) in Canada’s coastal Arctic
Agreement Number:
POLAR-2526-0005
Agreement Value:
$690,000.00
Agreement Date:
Sep 12, 2025 - Mar 31, 2028
Description:
This project aims to bolster the resilience of Arctic communities and ecosystems by evaluating the potential of diversifying blue foods and harvesting mechanisms in an active co-production of knowledge process. Building on existing relationships and research, two case studies are proposed, ranging from examining the emerging fishery in Sanikiluaq, NU, to exploring diversification of community-driven subsistence harvesting in Ulukhaktok, NT.
Organization:
Polar Knowledge Canada
Location:
Winnipeg, Manitoba, CA R3T 2N2
Reference Number:
171-2025-2026-Q2-P0002
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Academia
Recipient's Legal Name:
University of Manitoba
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.