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Title:
Perennial groundwater springs as local community-relevant indicators of winter cryohydrogeologic regime transition in Nunavut, Canada
Agreement Number:
KME-2627-0011
Agreement Value:
$40,000.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2026 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
This project will combine Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit with groundwater and permafrost science to better understand how climate change is altering winter groundwater movement and the occurrence of groundwater springs near Inuit communities in Nunavut. Using community knowledge, satellite imagery, and field measurements, the research will identify and assess groundwater-related hazards that can affect winter travel routes used for snowmobiling and dog sledding. The findings will improve predictions of future groundwater spring occurrence, support community resilience planning, and provide valuable information for adapting to environmental change in regions of continuous permafrost.
Organization:
Polar Knowledge Canada
Expected Results:

Combine Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit with groundwater and permafrost science to identify climate-driven groundwater hazards near Nunavut communities, resulting in improved predictions of groundwater spring occurrence, safer winter travel planning, and stronger community resilience and adaptation to environmental change in continuous permafrost regions.

Location:
Montreal, Quebec, CA H3A 0C4
Reference Number:
171-2026-2027-Q1-P0032
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Academia
Recipient's Legal Name:
McGill University
Federal Riding Name:
Ville-Marie—Le Sud-Ouest—Île-des-Sœurs
Federal Riding Number:
24077
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.