Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Inuit Sea Ice Knowledge Co-Production in Arctic Bay
Agreement Number:
KME-2526-0002
Agreement Value:
$35,000.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2025 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
This project supports the co-creation and finalization of Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (IQ)-based ice travel safety tools—such as seasonal sea ice maps and terminology books—for Arctic Bay, Nunavut, in collaboration with SmartICE and the Tuvaliriji Community Management Committee. It also advances Inuit-led training, capacity-building, and intergenerational knowledge-sharing by equipping a local Coordinator with technical and cultural skills to support community resilience and climate adaptation. Final products will be launched in early 2026, enhancing both safety and cultural continuity.
Organization:
Polar Knowledge Canada
Location:
St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador, CA A1E 1R2
Reference Number:
171-2025-2026-Q2-P0007
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
SmartICE Monitoring & Information Inc
Program:
Grants to Support Research and Activities Relating to The Polar Regions
Program Purpose:
To foster and encourage activities and events that promote greater awareness of, and increase knowledge about, polar regions. Attract, inform and inspire new generations to carry on Canada's increasing activities in polar affairs.