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4.2: Human Vulnerability
Community Research Collaboration in the Arctic
E. Loring; S. Baryluk; J. Ford1; G. Laidler; G. Okheena; B. Smit; J. Wandel; G. Young
Fred Kataoyak, Ulukhaktok (Holman), NWT
Tristan Pearce, University of Guelph, Ontario
ArcticNet’s Goal
“A major goal of ArcticNet is to engage Inuit organizations, northern communities, universities, research institutes, industry as well as government and international agencies as partners in the scientific process and the steering of the Network.”
- ArcticNet, 2005
Theme 4.2
4.2 Reducing Human Vulnerability to Environmental Changes in the Canadian Arctic
• Ethical Obligation
• Essential for collecting relevant and accurate data
Community Interview, Arctic Bay Nunavut, James Ford, 2004
Engaging local peoples as partners in the research process:
Initiate Contact
Development of Proposal
Early, Ongoing Communication
Partners in Research
Building Collaboration
Dissemination of Results
Initiate Contact
Early, Ongoing Communication
Partners in Research
Building Collaboration
Dissemination of Results
Development of Proposal
• Work with communities and representatives to identify community issues
• Establish communication plans
• Identify training opportunities
Initiate Contact
Development of Proposal
Early, Ongoing Communication
Partners in Research
Building Collaboration
Dissemination of Results
Early, Ongoing Communication
• Keep the community involved and informed throughout the whole research process
• Begin training local peoples
Initiate Contact
Development of Proposal
Early, Ongoing Communication
Partners in Research
Building Collaboration
Dissemination of Results
Partners in Research
Partners in Research
• Involve local peoples in carrying out the research process.
• Work with an interpreter to communicate in the local language and produce multi-lingual materials.
Who Am I?
Ulukhaktok (Holman)
• 70o 46’ N 117o 48’ W• Victoria Island, Inuvialuit Settlement Region• Population: 420+• Economy: Mixed, wage / subsistence
View from Second Hill, Ulukhaktok, April 2005
Winnie Akhiatak, Ulukhaktok, April 2005
Adam Kudlak, Ulukhaktok, August 2005
Pat Ekpakhohak’s house, Ulukhaktok, April 2005
Joey Pogotak, Ulukhaktok, August 2005
Nelson, Craig, David-Roy, Debra and Papak, Ulukhaktok, July 2005
Cassie Ekpakohak, Ulukhaktok, July 2005
How should researchers work in communities?
• Use language that people can understand
• Give people time to give feedback (not just at that meeting)
• Take time to get to know people
• Ask the community what is important for them to be included in the research
• Give the community results that are beneficial and can be used by the community and by researchers
Changing Conditions
Adam Kudlak, Ulukhaktok, June 2004 ATV Trail, Ulukhaktok, August 2005
Partners in Research