Grant: Grants to Support Research and Activities Relating to The Polar Regions
ArctiConnexion
$20,000.00
Building capacity to monitor fresh water quality in Qikiqtarjuaq: community needs assessment in a changing climate
EF 2026-27 · 2026-04-01
Résumé
This project will establish a community-led water monitoring program in Qikiqtarjuaq to address concerns about drinking water quality and the potential impacts of climate change on local freshwater sources. By training local youth and community members to monitor bacteria and aquatic indicators of water quality, the project will build local capacity, generate community-owned knowledge, and assess the safety of both municipal and traditional water sources. The initiative will support informed water stewardship, strengthen community trust in water quality information, and promote climate adaptation through the active involvement of Elders, youth, and women.
Ministère
Programme
Grants to Support Research and Activities Relating to The Polar Regions
Bénéficiaire
Emplacement
Quebec, Quebec, Canada
Type de bénéficiaire
Academia
Type
Grant
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
Tel que publié
Agreement End Date
2027-03-31
Agreement Number
KME-2627-0002
Agreement Start Date
2026-04-01
Agreement Title
Building capacity to monitor fresh water quality in Qikiqtarjuaq: community needs assessment in a changing climate
Agreement Title (French)
Renforcement de la capacité de surveillance de la qualité de l'eau douce à Qikiqtarjuaq : évaluation des besoins communautaires dans un climat en changement
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$20,000.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
This project will establish a community-led water monitoring program in Qikiqtarjuaq to address concerns about drinking water quality and the potential impacts of climate change on local freshwater sources. By training local youth and community members to monitor bacteria and aquatic indicators of water quality, the project will build local capacity, generate community-owned knowledge, and assess the safety of both municipal and traditional water sources. The initiative will support informed water stewardship, strengthen community trust in water quality information, and promote climate adaptation through the active involvement of Elders, youth, and women.
Description (French)
Ce projet permettra d'établir un programme communautaire de surveillance de l'eau à Qikiqtarjuaq afin de répondre aux préoccupations concernant la qualité de l'eau potable et les répercussions potentielles des changements climatiques sur les sources locales d'eau douce. En formant les jeunes et les membres de la collectivité à la surveillance des bactéries et des indicateurs aquatiques de la qualité de l'eau, le projet renforcera les capacités locales, générera des connaissances communautaires et évaluera la sécurité des sources d'eau municipales et traditionnelles. L'initiative appuiera une gestion éclairée de l'eau, renforcera la confiance des collectivités dans l'information sur la qualité de l'eau et favorisera l'adaptation au climat grâce à la participation active des aînés, des jeunes et des femmes.
Expected Results
Establish a community-led water monitoring program in Qikiqtarjuaq, resulting in improved understanding and assessment of drinking water quality, strengthened local capacity and community-owned knowledge, increased confidence in water stewardship decisions, and enhanced climate adaptation through the active involvement of Elders, youth, and women.
Expected Results (French)
Établir un programme communautaire de surveillance de l'eau à Qikiqtarjuaq, ce qui permettra de mieux comprendre et évaluer la qualité de l'eau potable, de renforcer les capacités locales et les connaissances communautaires, d'accroître la confiance dans les décisions en matière d'intendance de l'eau et d'améliorer l'adaptation au climat grâce à la participation active des aînés, des jeunes et des femmes.
Federal Riding
Beauport—Limoilou
Federal Riding Number
24008
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
Quebec
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
ArctiConnexion
Recipient Postal Code
G1L 2W1
Recipient Province or Territory
QC
Recipient Type
N
Reference Number
171-2026-2027-Q1-P0023