Grants and Contributions:

Co-developing a One Health–guided community-based participatory wildlife health surveillance framework in the Yukon

KME-2627-0004

$20,000.00

Apr 1, 2026 - Mar 31, 2027

This project will co-develop a community-based wildlife health surveillance framework with Yukon First Nation governments to support monitoring of wildlife health, food safety, and emerging disease risks in a changing Arctic environment. Using a One Health approach that connects human, animal, and environmental health, the project will bring together Indigenous knowledge holders, harvesters, youth, researchers, and governments to identify priorities, develop monitoring tools, and guide data collection and interpretation. By providing training and mentorship opportunities, the initiative will strengthen local capacity, support Indigenous self-determination in wildlife stewardship, and improve decision-making related to wildlife management, public health, and climate adaptation.

Polar Knowledge Canada

Co-develop an Indigenous-led wildlife health surveillance framework with Yukon First Nations, resulting in improved monitoring of wildlife health, food safety, and emerging diseases, strengthened local capacity and stewardship, and more informed decision-making for wildlife management, public health, and climate adaptation

Calgary, Alberta, CA T2N 1N4

171-2026-2027-Q1-P0025

Grant

Grants and Contributions

Individual or sole proprietorship

Cassandra Andrew (University of Calgary)

Calgary Confederation

48005

Grants to Support Research and Activities Relating to The Polar Regions

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.