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Title:
ᑐᑭᓯᐊᓂᓗᒡᓗᒋᑦ ᐊᑦᔭᕈᖅᐸᓪᓕᐊᓂᓐᒋᑦ ᐊᑦᔨᒋᐃᓐᒡᓂᓐᒋᑦ/ᐊᑦᔨᒋᓐᒋᓂᓐᒋᑦ ᓇᓄᐃᑦ ᐊᒻᒪ ᐊᒃᖤᐃᑦ ᑭᕙᓪᓕᐅᑉ ᑭᕙᑕᐊᓂ ᓄᓇᕗᑦᒥ Understanding changing relationships with polar bears and grizzly bears in the southern Kivalliq region, Nunavut
Agreement Number:
KME-2627-0001
Agreement Value:
$40,000.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2026 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
maps and educational materials, to support bear safety, improve human-bear coexistence, and help the community adapt to emerging risks in a rapidly changing Arctic environment.
Organization:
Polar Knowledge Canada
Expected Results:

Investigate how climate change is affecting polar and grizzly bear denning habitat, behaviour, and distribution around Arviat, Nunavut, resulting in improved identification and mapping of denning areas, enhanced understanding of bear-related risks to travel and harvesting, and practical tools such as maps and educational materials to support community safety, wildlife co-management, and human-bear coexistence in a changing Arctic environment.

Location:
Arviat, Nunavut, CA X0C 0E0
Reference Number:
171-2026-2027-Q1-P0022
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
Aqqiumavvik Society
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.