Arctic Institute of Community-Based Research
This Yukon-based institution supports community-based research projects in the North. Priorities include food security, healthy lifestyles, climate change adaptation, chronic disease prevention. Youth engagement, ethics, knowledge sharing, evaluation, are core to our research approach. We work with northern Indigenous communities, NGO’s, governments, academics, graduate students, research organizations, and the private sector.
Name | Phone Number | ||
Primary Contact | Coral Voss | coral@aicbr.ca | (867) 668-3393 |
Secondary Contacts | Julia Veidt
Sarah Delaronde |
julia@aicbr.ca | (867) 668-3393 |
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Owner
Arctic Institute of Community-Based Research
Membership
Regular Member
Website
www.aicbr.ca
Latitude
60.7
Longitude
-135
Location
Whitehorse
Territory/ Province
Yukon
Aboriginal Government/ Homeland
N/A
Facility Type
Year-Round Research Station
Main Research Disciplines
Anthropology, Environmental Sciences, Human Biology/Wellness, Sociology, Traditional/Aboriginal Knowledge
Research History
We are a unique Northern research organization working to improve community health and well-being in Canada’s North through partnerships, collaboration, and the co-production of knowledge and solutions. AICBR was established in 2007. Our vision is the meaningful engagement of Northerners in natural, health, and social research focused on Northern priorities, with results contributing to all Northerners living healthy lives.
Current Projects
Working Together to Achieve Healthier Lifestyles in Yukon and Northwest Territories’ Communities, Yukon Community Food Security Strategies.
Power
External Electrical Grid
Communications
Telephone, Internet, Computer, Printer/scanner, Fax
Local Transportation
City bus system
Equipment Storage
Limited
Dormitory/Sleeping Facilities
N/A
Dining/Kitchen Facilities
N/A
Laboratory Facilities
N/A
Fuel Availability
N/A
Research Requirements
N/A
Special Rules and Regulations
N/A
Local External Resources
N/A
Nearest Medical Service
Whitehorse Hospital
Safety Considerations
N/A
Cost
N/A
Other Information
N/A
Last Updated
2015-05-30