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Title:
Living Dashäw/Our Ancestors' Wisdom: Engaging Yukon First Nations to Create A Home for Yukon First Nations’ Health Research
Agreement Number:
KME-2526-0010
Agreement Value:
$25,000.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2025 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
This Yukon-based project aims to establish a Yukon Network Environment for Indigenous Health Research (Yukon NEIHR), led by Yukon First Nations (YFN) Elders, scholars, and community researchers. It will strengthen YFN-led health research by creating space for collaboration on shared priorities, ethics, training, and governance rooted in YFN knowledge and values. POLAR funding will support engagement with YFN communities to guide the development of research methods, mentorship, and training for future Indigenous health researchers.
Organization:
Polar Knowledge Canada
Location:
Whitehorse, Yukon, CA Y1A 4P1
Reference Number:
171-2025-2026-Q2-P0015
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Indigenous recipients
Recipient's Legal Name:
Council of Yukon First Nations
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.