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Title:
Integrating Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit with Environmental DNA-based Western Science to Establish Updated Baseline Levels of Valued Ecological Components
Agreement Number:
KME-2627-0010
Agreement Value:
$40,000.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2026 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
This project will update and expand Traditional Ecological Knowledge on Inuit Owned Lands near Rankin Inlet by documenting Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit and identifying valued ecological components, particularly wildlife and their habitats, to support informed land management and decision-making. By combining Inuit knowledge with innovative environmental DNA (eDNA) sampling, the project will map and verify the presence of key species such as caribou, bears, foxes, and waterfowl while enhancing understanding of ecological change over time. The initiative will also build local capacity through hands-on training for Inuit students and share findings through accessible maps, reports, and Inuktitut-language communications to support sustainable land use and community-driven research.
Organization:
Polar Knowledge Canada
Expected Results:

Update Traditional Ecological Knowledge on Inuit Owned Lands near Rankin Inlet by combining Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit with environmental DNA monitoring, resulting in improved understanding of wildlife and ecological change, stronger community-informed land management, enhanced local research capacity, and accessible knowledge products to support sustainable land use and decision-making.

Location:
Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, CA X0C 0G0
Reference Number:
171-2026-2027-Q1-P0031
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Aboriginal recipient
Recipient's Legal Name:
Kivalliq Inuit Association
Federal Riding Name:
Nunavut
Federal Riding Number:
62001
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.