The Aurora Research Institute is responsible for compiling this data in an effort to keep northerners informed of research activities in the Northwest Territories. The licensing requirement for researchers in the Northwest Territories is a provision of the Scientists Act of the NWT, ensuring that an annual summary of their work is accessible to all those who need to be informed and others who may be interested in these activities. The sharing of this information allows for greater involvement of northerners in the development of research programs that are pertinent to the needs of the north. This information also enables researchers to work collaboratively on related issues.
Industrial development in the NWT in recent years has highlighted the need for scientific and technological knowledge. The critical role that research plays in guiding public policy is increasingly recognized by the people, the governing agencies and the private sector of the Northwest Territories. Training in these areas is critical to allow for adaptation to the rapidly changing social and economic structure of the North. ARI actively promotes partnership with community groups, government agencies, and private sector organizations in order to identify research needs and strategies to meet those needs. Researchers are also partners in these endeavours.
Through the research licensing and permitting requirements, aboriginal organizations and community groups have input into the research that is conducted and are kept informed of current and proposed research in their region. ARI, in cooperation with researchers assists in training community members to participate in research projects within and outside their
communities.
Researchers make a valuable contribution to the north as they provide information and education through schools and community presentations, and they also provide employment and training opportunities. There are an increasing number of partnerships and cooperative programs being developed with researchers and the people of the north. By sharing this information the people of the north are able to help in sharing the future direction of research in this region.
The Aurora Research Institute works to connect scientists with the communities of the Northwest Territories by promoting and supporting studies which improve the understanding of the natural resources and indigenous knowledge and cultures of the NWT. The Compendium of Research is one means by which scientific and traditional knowledge is made available to people of the NWT.
Andrew Applejohn
Director
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