Our Mission

The Aurora Research Institute facilitates and conducts research in the Northwest Territories and acts as a hub of northern knowledge. The Aurora Research Institute advances the territory’s research capacity through discovery, outreach, and education.

Featured Project

September, 1 2020 to March, 31 2022

The Yellowknife Garden Metals Study (YKGMS) collects information on the amount of arsenic and other mining related contaminants (antimony, cadmium, lead, manganese, copper,...

Latest News

February, 14 2024
In our latest stafff spotlight, meet Hilary Turko, Fort Smith's STEM...
February, 12 2024
Aurora College is calling for expressions of interest from Northwest...
February, 9 2024
Boreal Berry Patch Collective is having their Open House on February 17 at...

Logistics

ARI offers logistical support to researchers in the NWT. Services are available out of the Western Arctic Research Centre, with more limited support available from the South Slave Research Centre. Please be sure to submit a ...