Grant: Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
St. Francis Xavier university
$450,000.00
The Inuit Nunangat search and rescue (INSAR) project: supporting Inuit health and well-being, food security, economic development, and community resilience by strengthening Inuit Nunangat's whole-of-society search and rescure capabilities
FY 2022-23 · 2022-05-01
Summary
In a rapidly changing Arctic environment, search and rescue (SAR) capabilities and infrastructure will only become more essential and the challenges, concerns, and areas for capacity building identified by community responders in Nunavut need to be effectively and comprehensively addressed. An effective SAR system: 1) is a vital adaptation tool to help communities cope with Arctic climate change; 2) constitutes critical infrastructure required to support Inuit health and wellbeing; 3) is a necessary foundation for safe harvesting activities to address food insecurity. Strong SAR capabilities are also a prerequisite to economic development in the region and are required to bolster community resilience. The NSAR project’s multidisciplinary research team will build on four pillars rooted in core IQ values and laws. The first is Piliriqatigiingniq and Aajiiqatigiinniq, which will use regional roundtables to strengthen SAR relationships to build consensus on how to improve SAR in Nunavut. The second project pillar is Pilimmaksarniq, which will involve developing practical knowledge and skills for the organization, administration, and execution of community-based SAR operations. The third pillar, Maligait, will create a comprehensive model to facilitate continuous SAR planning and preparations for the future. Finally, the fourth pillar, Qanuqtuurniq, will support ongoing innovation and improvement in SAR operations.
Department
Program
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Recipient
Location
Antigonish|Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Business Number
108083270
Type
Grant
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Agreement End Date
2025-04-30
Agreement Number
992413
Agreement Start Date
2022-05-01
Agreement Title
The Inuit Nunangat search and rescue (INSAR) project: supporting Inuit health and well-being, food security, economic development, and community resilience by strengthening Inuit Nunangat's whole-of-society search and rescure capabilities
Agreement Title (French)
Projet de recherche et de sauvetage (SAR) du Nunavut : Soutenir la santé et le mieux-être des Inuits, la sécurité alimentaire, le développement économique et la résilience des collectivités en renforçant les capacités de recherche et sauvetage de l’ensemble de la société du Nunavut.
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$450,000.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
In a rapidly changing Arctic environment, search and rescue (SAR) capabilities and infrastructure will only become more essential and the challenges, concerns, and areas for capacity building identified by community responders in Nunavut need to be effectively and comprehensively addressed. An effective SAR system: 1) is a vital adaptation tool to help communities cope with Arctic climate change; 2) constitutes critical infrastructure required to support Inuit health and wellbeing; 3) is a necessary foundation for safe harvesting activities to address food insecurity. Strong SAR capabilities are also a prerequisite to economic development in the region and are required to bolster community resilience. The NSAR project’s multidisciplinary research team will build on four pillars rooted in core IQ values and laws. The first is Piliriqatigiingniq and Aajiiqatigiinniq, which will use regional roundtables to strengthen SAR relationships to build consensus on how to improve SAR in Nunavut. The second project pillar is Pilimmaksarniq, which will involve developing practical knowledge and skills for the organization, administration, and execution of community-based SAR operations. The third pillar, Maligait, will create a comprehensive model to facilitate continuous SAR planning and preparations for the future. Finally, the fourth pillar, Qanuqtuurniq, will support ongoing innovation and improvement in SAR operations.
Description (French)
Dans un environnement arctique qui évolue rapidement, les capacités et l’infrastructure de recherche et de sauvetage (SAR) ne feront que devenir plus essentielles, et les défis, les préoccupations et les domaines de renforcement des capacités déterminés par les intervenants communautaires du Nunavut doivent être abordés de manière efficace et exhaustive. Un système de SAR efficace : 1) est un outil d’adaptation vital pour aider les collectivités à faire face aux changements climatiques dans l’Arctique; 2) constitue une infrastructure essentielle pour soutenir la santé et le mieux-être des Inuits; 3) est une base nécessaire pour des activités de récolte sécuritaires afin de lutter contre les problèmes liés à l’insécurité alimentaire. De solides capacités de SAR sont également une condition préalable au développement économique de la région et sont requises pour renforcer la résilience communautaire. L’équipe de recherche multidisciplinaire du projet de recherche et de sauvetage du Nunavut s’appuiera sur quatre piliers ancrés dans les valeurs et les lois fondamentales de l’Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (IQ). Le premier est Piliriqatigiingniq et Aajiiqatigiinniq, qui utilisera des tables rondes régionales pour renforcer les relations en matière de SAR afin d’établir un consensus sur la façon de l’améliorer au Nunavut. Le deuxième pilier du projet, Pilimmaksarniq, consistera à développer des connaissances et des compétences pratiques pour l’organisation, l’administration et l’exécution d’opérations de SAR communautaires. Le troisième pilier, Maligait, permettra de créer un modèle complet pour faciliter la planification et la préparation continues de la SAR pour l’avenir. Enfin, le quatrième pilier, Qanuqtuurniq, soutiendra l’innovation et l’amélioration continues des opérations de SAR.
Expected Results
In the short term, anticipated outcomes will be strengthened collaborations across industry, academia, and government to support research excellence. In the medium term, anticipated outcomes will be the development of new and potentially disruptive technologies with collaborators. In the long term, find collaborative solutions to public policy challenges and create stronger innovation systems.
Expected Results (French)
À court terme, les résultats prévus seront des collaborations renforcées entre l'industrie, le milieu universitaire et le gouvernement pour soutenir l'excellence en recherche. À moyen terme, les résultats attendus seront le développement de nouvelles technologies potentiellement perturbatrices avec des collaborateurs. À long terme, trouver des solutions collaboratives aux défis des politiques publiques et créer des systèmes d'innovation plus solides.
Federal Riding
Central Nova
Federal Riding (French)
Nova-Centre
Federal Riding Number
12002
NAICS Code
541710
Organization Code
nrc-cnrc
Organization
National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada
Program Name
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Program Name (French)
Programme de collaboration en science, en technologie et en innovation - Initiatives de collaboration en R-D
Program Purpose
Collaborate on multiparty research and development programs to catalyze transformative, high-risk, high-reward research with the potential for game-changing scientific discoveries and technological breakthroughs in priority areas.
Program Purpose (French)
Collaborer à des programmes multipartites de recherche-développement dans le but de profiter de la synergie entre la recherche transformatrice à haut risque et à haut rendement et le potentiel de découvertes scientifiques et de percées technologiques révolutionnaires dans des secteurs d’intervention prioritaires.
Recipient Business Number
108083270
Recipient City
Antigonish|Antigonish
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
St. Francis Xavier university
Recipient Postal Code
B2G 2W5
Recipient Province or Territory
NS
Recipient Type
S
Reference Number
172-2022-2023-Q2-992413