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Title:

Tundra Science and Culture Camp

Agreement Number:

KME-2526-0012

Agreement Value:

$25,000.00

Agreement Date:

Apr 1, 2025 - Mar 31, 2026

Description:

This project will focus on the Tundra Science and Culture Camp (TSCC) which is an 8-day outdoor educational program for high school students and educators from the Northwest Territories, held each summer at the Tundra Ecosystem Research Station on Daring Lake. Established in 1995 through a partnership between the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and the Tłı̨chǫ Government, the camp offers participants a hands-on, immersive experience in the Southern Arctic Ecozone. TSCC blends scientific learning with Indigenous knowledge, featuring sessions led by northern researchers, educators, and Tłı̨chǫ knowledge holders. Participants explore tundra ecology, wildlife, plants, and cultural history while engaging in inquiry-based research, traditional activities, and recreation such as fishing, berry picking, and storytelling. The program emphasizes cross-cultural learning and fosters interest in environmental and interdisciplinary studies

Organization:

Polar Knowledge Canada

Location:

Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, CA X1A 2L9

Reference Number:

171-2025-2026-Q2-P0017

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Government

Recipient's Legal Name:

Government of Northwest Territories

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.