Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Integrating Ways of Knowing: Western Arctic Char Summit
Agreement Number:
KME-2526-0004
Agreement Value:
$35,000.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2025 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
The Gwich’in Renewable Resources Board is hosting the Western Arctic Char Summit in February 2026 in Inuvik, Northwest Territories bringing together about 150 participants to share Traditional Knowledge and Western science on char populations. The summit aims to support collaborative research, informed decision-making, and improved understanding of how environmental changes are affecting char, particularly the culturally significant and federally listed Dolly Varden char.
Organization:
Polar Knowledge Canada
Location:
Inuvik, Northwest Territories, CA X0E 0T0
Reference Number:
171-2025-2026-Q2-P0009
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Indigenous recipients
Recipient's Legal Name:
Gwich'in Renewable Resources Board
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.