Arviat Research Support Facility
A six-bed accommodation unit available for use by researchers. The unit has a full kitchen and laundry room.
Name | Phone Number | ||
Primary Contact | Rick Armstrong | Rick.armstrong@arcticcollege.ca | (867) 979-7280 |
Secondary Contact | Mary Ellen Thomas | Maryellen.thomas@arcticcollege.ca | (867) 979-7202 |
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Owner
Nunavut Arctic College (Nunavut Research Institute)
Membership
Regular Member
Website
www.nri.nu.ca
Latitude
61.1081
Longitude
-94.0568
Location
Arviat
Territory/ Province
Nunavut
Aboriginal Government/ Homeland
N/A
Facility Type
Community Research Facility
Research Hinterland
Freshwater, Marine, Sea Ice, Transitional Zone, Treeline
Main Research Disciplines
Human Biology/Wellness, Sociology, Environmental Sciences, Terrestrial Biology
Research History
Arviat is the 2nd largest community in Nunavut. The presence of a new support facility installed in 2011 for researchers makes it convenient and affordable for visiting researchers to work in this community.
Current Projects
Health and social research projects
Power
External Electrical Grid
Communications
Telephone, Internet
Local Transportation
Taxi Available
Equipment Storage
N/A
Dormitory/Sleeping Facilities
3 bedrooms with 2 beds in each
Dining/Kitchen Facilities
Kitchen with stove and refrigerator
Laboratory Facilities
N/A
Fuel Availability
All fuels available
Research Requirements
Licensing required. Contact www.nri.nu.ca
Special Rules and Regulations
N/A
Local External Resources
N/A
Nearest Medical Service
Nursing station available. Nearest hospital is in Winnipeg, MB.
Safety Considerations
Suggest polar bear safety training, mandatory weapon, presence of local guide for researchers working near Arviat
Cost
Researchers requiring information on accommodations contact the Manager of Scientific Support Services at (867)-979-7280 or e-mail: rick.armstrong@arcticcollege.ca
Other Information
N/A
Last Updated
2015-05-30