Contribution: Northern Science and Technology Program
Makivik Corporation
$450,000.00
Community-led wildlife health monitoring for a resilient and healthy Nunavik
FY 2022-23 · 2022-04-01
Summary
Environmental change across Inuit Nunangat is threatening wildlife with potential impacts on food safety and security, as well as Inuit health and well-being, by promoting the spread of infectious diseases like Lyme disease and West Nile virus.The goal of this project is to equip communities to learn about climate-driven changes in wildlife disease, react rapidly to these changes, and find solutions to protect themselves against emerging risks. The outcomes of this project will allow Inuit communities to protect their health from animal transmitted disease and preserve their consumption of culturally and nutritionally important traditional foods under a changing climate.
Department
Program
Northern Science and Technology Program
Recipient
Location
Kuujjuaq, Quebec, Canada
Recipient Type
Other
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Agreement End Date
2025-03-31
Agreement Start Date
2022-04-01
Agreement Title
Community-led wildlife health monitoring for a resilient and healthy Nunavik
Agreement Title (French)
Surveillance de la santé de la faune dirigée par la collectivité pour un Nunavik résilient et sain
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$450,000.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
Environmental change across Inuit Nunangat is threatening wildlife with potential impacts on food safety and security, as well as Inuit health and well-being, by promoting the spread of infectious diseases like Lyme disease and West Nile virus.The goal of this project is to equip communities to learn about climate-driven changes in wildlife disease, react rapidly to these changes, and find solutions to protect themselves against emerging risks. The outcomes of this project will allow Inuit communities to protect their health from animal transmitted disease and preserve their consumption of culturally and nutritionally important traditional foods under a changing climate.
Description (French)
Les changements environnementaux dans l'Inuit Nunangat menacent la faune et ont des effets potentiels sur la sécurité alimentaire et la sécurité sanitaire des aliments, ainsi que sur la santé et le bien-être des Inuits, car ils favorisent la propagation de maladies infectieuses, comme la maladie de Lyme et le virus du Nil occidental. Le but de ce projet est de permettre aux collectivités d'en apprendre plus sur les changements touchant les maladies des espèces sauvages qui sont induits par le climat, ainsi que de les aider à prendre des mesures rapidement à l'égard de ces changements et à trouver des solutions pour se protéger des risques nouveaux. Grâce aux résultats, les collectivités inuites pourront protéger leur santé des maladies transmises par les animaux et continuer de consommer des aliments traditionnels importants sur les plans nutritif et culturel dans le contexte des changements climatiques actuels.
Organization Code
polar-polaire
Organization
Polar Knowledge Canada | Savoir polaire Canada
Program Name
Northern Science and Technology Program
Program Name (French)
Le programme de science nordiques et technologie
Program Purpose
The program aims to create a strong research presence in Canada’s Arctic through POLAR. The program builds a knowledge base to support effective solutions to Arctic issues, northern policy and research development, and advances Canada’s position as a leading Arctic nation.
Program Purpose (French)
Le programme vise à établir une forte présence en recherche dans l’Arctique canadien par l’entremise de POLAIRE. Le programme permet de créer une base de connaissances pour appuyer des solutions efficaces aux problèmes liés à l’Arctique, aux politiques sur le Nord et au développement de la recherche, et fait progresser le Canada dans son rôle de nation arctique de premier plan.
Recipient City
Kuujjuaq
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Makivik Corporation
Recipient Postal Code
J0M 1C0
Recipient Province or Territory
QC
Recipient Type
A
Reference Number
171-2022-2023-Q1-N0067