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Grant: Grants to Support Research and Activities Relating to The Polar Regions

Kitikmeot Heritage Society

$40,000.00

Science Communication at Kuugalaaq

FY 2026-27 · 2026-04-01

Summary
This project will make the findings from the Kuugalaaq Cultural Campus research in Cambridge Bay more accessible to the community by transforming climate, energy, and environmental data into engaging, Inuinnaqtun-forward communication tools, including infographics, cultural designs, and interactive digital content. By embedding NFC technology throughout the campus, community members will be able to access information about sustainable infrastructure, climate adaptation, and environmental stewardship simply by tapping their phones on site features. The project will enhance community understanding of local climate research, promote cultural and linguistic inclusion, and support Inuit self-determination and innovation in Arctic research and knowledge sharing.
Program
Grants to Support Research and Activities Relating to The Polar Regions
Location
Cambridge Bay, Nunavut, Canada
Recipient Type
Other
Type
Grant
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions

As published

Agreement End Date
2027-03-31
Agreement Number
KME-2627-0009
Agreement Start Date
2026-04-01
Agreement Title
Science Communication at Kuugalaaq
Agreement Title (French)
Communication scientifique à Kuugalaaq
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$40,000.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
This project will make the findings from the Kuugalaaq Cultural Campus research in Cambridge Bay more accessible to the community by transforming climate, energy, and environmental data into engaging, Inuinnaqtun-forward communication tools, including infographics, cultural designs, and interactive digital content. By embedding NFC technology throughout the campus, community members will be able to access information about sustainable infrastructure, climate adaptation, and environmental stewardship simply by tapping their phones on site features. The project will enhance community understanding of local climate research, promote cultural and linguistic inclusion, and support Inuit self-determination and innovation in Arctic research and knowledge sharing.
Description (French)
Ce projet rendra les résultats de la recherche du Kuugalaaq Cultural Campus à Cambridge Bay plus accessibles à la communauté en transformant les données sur le climat, l'énergie et l'environnement en outils de communication attrayants et axés sur l'inuinnaqtun, notamment des infographies, des conceptions culturelles et du contenu numérique interactif. En intégrant la technologie NFC dans tout le campus, les membres de la communauté pourront accéder à des informations sur les infrastructures durables, l'adaptation au climat et la gérance de l'environnement simplement en tapant sur leur téléphone les fonctionnalités du site. Le projet permettra d'améliorer la compréhension communautaire de la recherche locale sur le climat, de promouvoir l'inclusion culturelle et linguistique, et de soutenir l'autodétermination et l'innovation des Inuits dans la recherche sur l'Arctique et le partage des connaissances.
Expected Results
Transform climate, energy, and environmental research from the Kuugalaaq Cultural Campus into accessible, Inuinnaqtun-forward digital and on-site learning tools, resulting in greater community understanding of climate adaptation and sustainability, enhanced cultural and linguistic inclusion, and strengthened Inuit self-determination in Arctic research and knowledge sharing.
Expected Results (French)
Transformer la recherche sur le climat, l'énergie et l'environnement du campus culturel Kuugalaaq en outils d'apprentissage numériques et sur place accessibles et adaptés à l'inuinnaqtun, ce qui permettra à la communauté de mieux comprendre l'adaptation et la durabilité aux changements climatiques, d'améliorer l'inclusion culturelle et linguistique et de renforcer l'autodétermination des Inuits dans la recherche et le partage des connaissances dans l'Arctique.
Federal Riding
Nunavut
Federal Riding Number
62001
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
Cambridge Bay
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Kitikmeot Heritage Society
Recipient Postal Code
X0B 0C0
Recipient Province or Territory
NU
Recipient Type
A
Reference Number
171-2026-2027-Q1-P0030