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Title:
From rivers to sea and well-being: Iqaluppik community-based research to support sustainable fisheries in the changing Ungava Bay
Agreement Number:
POLAR-2526-0002
Agreement Value:
$499,986.00
Agreement Date:
May 20, 2025 - Mar 31, 2028
Description:
This project will tackle concerns and priorities of Nunavimmiut (Inuit of Nunavik) in regards to sea-run Arctic Char. They will study key aspects of Arctic Char ecology under multiple, interacting pressures through community-based monitoring and research. Bringing together Inuit Knowledge, social sciences, and cutting-edge biological methods including telemetry, otolith microchemistry, nutritional biomarkers (carotenoids, omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids), and climatic data to answer the concerns around Arctic Char migratory patterns, habitat use, marine diet, quality, and resilience that are important to address for local management. Further establishing a community-based monitoring system across the three communities.
Organization:
Polar Knowledge Canada
Location:
Québec, Quebec, CA G1K 9H6
Reference Number:
171-2025-2026-Q3-P0002
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Academia
Recipient's Legal Name:
Télé-université (TÉLUQ)
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.