Grant: Grants to Support Research and Activities Relating to The Polar Regions
Sambaa K'e First Nation
$30,000.00
Investigating Impacts of Firebreak Disturbance on Permafrost Thaw in Sambaa K'e, NT
FY 2025-26 · 2025-04-01
Summary
This project will study the impacts of a newly constructed firebreak on permafrost, soil, and vegetation in Sambaa K’e’s sensitive northern landscape. By comparing disturbed and undisturbed sites across diverse ecosystems, the research will track permafrost thaw, soil conditions, and plant recovery, providing essential data for local climate resilience and land-use planning. With strong community involvement, including training for youth and Guardians, the project supports Indigenous-led stewardship and contributes to broader northern science and wildfire mitigation strategies.
Department
Program
Grants to Support Research and Activities Relating to The Polar Regions
Recipient
Location
Sambaa K'e, Northwest Territories, Canada
Recipient Type
Indigenous recipient
Type
Grant
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Agreement End Date
2026-03-31
Agreement Number
KME-2526-0007
Agreement Start Date
2025-04-01
Agreement Title
Investigating Impacts of Firebreak Disturbance on Permafrost Thaw in Sambaa K'e, NT
Agreement Title (French)
Enquête concernant l’impact des perturbations liées au coupe-feu sur le pergélisol à Sambaa K'e, dans les Territoires du Nord-Ouest
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$30,000.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
This project will study the impacts of a newly constructed firebreak on permafrost, soil, and vegetation in Sambaa K’e’s sensitive northern landscape. By comparing disturbed and undisturbed sites across diverse ecosystems, the research will track permafrost thaw, soil conditions, and plant recovery, providing essential data for local climate resilience and land-use planning. With strong community involvement, including training for youth and Guardians, the project supports Indigenous-led stewardship and contributes to broader northern science and wildfire mitigation strategies.
Description (French)
Le projet étudiera l’impact d’un nouveau coupe-feu sur le pergélisol, le sol et la végétation du paysage nordique sensible de Sambaa K’e. En comparant des sites perturbés et non perturbés de l’écosystème, la recherche fera un suivi du dégel du pergélisol, des conditions du sol et du rétablissement des végétaux, ce qui fournira des données essentielles pour la résilience aux changements climatiques ainsi que la planification de l’utilisation des terres. Comme ce projet comprend une importante participation de la collectivité, y compris de la formation pour les jeunes et des gardiens, il soutient l’intendance dirigée par les Autochtones, enrichit la recherche scientifique dans le Nord et améliore les stratégies d’atténuation des incendies de forêt.
Organization Code
polar-polaire
Organization
Polar Knowledge Canada | Savoir polaire Canada
Program Name
Grants to Support Research and Activities Relating to The Polar Regions
Program Name (French)
Subventions pour soutenir la recherche et les activités relatives aux régions polaires
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.
Program Purpose (French)
Favoriser et encourager les activités et les événements qui favorisent une plus grande sensibilisation et une meilleure connaissance des régions polaires. Attirer, informer et inspirer les nouvelles générations afin qu'elles poursuivent les activités croissantes du Canada dans le domaine des affaires polaires.
Recipient City
Sambaa K'e
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Sambaa K'e First Nation
Recipient Postal Code
X0E 1Z0
Recipient Province or Territory
NT
Recipient Type
A
Reference Number
171-2025-2026-Q2-P0012