Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Beaver Range Expansion in the Inuvialuit Settlement Region: Understanding the Implications for Ecosystems and People
Agreement Number:
POLAR-2526-0007
Agreement Value:
$550,000.00
Agreement Date:
Sep 19, 2025 - Mar 31, 2025
Description:
The project focuses on ecosystem changes driven by beaver activity across aquatic and terrestrial environments and their impacts on community wellbeing. Using a community monitoring app, the research aims to connect ecological changes to Inuvialuit wellbeing, aligning scientific monitoring with holistic Inuvialuit knowledge systems. It emphasizes the interconnectedness of freshwater and terrestrial ecosystems, particularly in the context of food sovereignty and security, as beaver activity can affect access to important subsistence resources like fish and terrestrial fauna.
Organization:
Polar Knowledge Canada
Location:
Camrose, Alberta, CA T5J 4P6
Reference Number:
171-2025-2026-Q2-P0004
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Academia
Recipient's Legal Name:
University of Alberta
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.