Grants and Contributions:

Title:

The nature and climate sensitivity of permafrost lakes

Agreement Number:

KME-2324-0007

Agreement Value:

$30,000.00

Agreement Date:

Nov 5, 2023 - Mar 31, 2024

Description:

This project aims to study the health and resilience of the northern ecosystems and communities by collecting lakes samples in Northwest Territories to better understand their hydrology, geology, geomorphology and limnology. By using Indigenous knowledge and research, collaborators will have access to samples collected to analyze data, fostering a deeper understanding of complex concepts and promoting active engagement in STEM education for future work in research.

Organization:

Polar Knowledge Canada

Location:

Fort Smith, Northwest Territories, CA X0E 0P0

Reference Number:

171-2023-2024-Q3-P0003

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Academia

Recipient's Legal Name:

Aurora College (Aurora Research Institute)

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.