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Title:

Mackenzie Mountains Biodiversity Monitoring Project

Agreement Number:

KME-2627-0008

Agreement Value:

$20,000.00

Agreement Date:

Apr 1, 2026 - Mar 31, 2027

Description:

This project will expand wildlife and environmental monitoring programs into a remote area of the Mackenzie Mountains in the Northwest Territories to improve understanding of caribou populations, water quality, bird biodiversity, lichen habitat, and fish habitat. Working in a region that is ecologically important and culturally significant to the Gwich’in, the research will address critical knowledge gaps about the health, distribution, and connectivity of northern mountain and boreal caribou, as well as broader ecosystem conditions. The findings will support community priorities, strengthen stewardship of renewable resources, and help ensure that wildlife, water, and habitat are effectively managed for future generations.

Organization:

Polar Knowledge Canada

Expected Results:

Expand wildlife and environmental monitoring in the Mackenzie Mountains, resulting in improved knowledge of caribou populations and ecosystem health, strengthened Indigenous stewardship and resource management, and better-informed conservation of wildlife, water, and habitats for future generations

Location:

Inuvik, Yukon, CA X0E 0T0

Reference Number:

171-2026-2027-Q1-P0029

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Aboriginal recipient

Recipient's Legal Name:

Gwich'in Renewable Resources Board

Federal Riding Name:

Northwest Territories

Federal Riding Number:

61001

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.