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Research CA$H Grant Writing Workshop: Module 1 Open

October, 19 2020

Phase One of Research CA$H (Capacity, Access and Strength Here), a virtual proposal-writing workshop, hosted by Aurora Research Institute and Hotıì ts'eeda is now live!

Phase 1 of Research CA$H gives participants an overview of research basics and an understanding of how research is funded in Canada.

Resources can be reviewed at your own pace, on your own time.

ARI Research Team Seeking Yellowknife Grown Produce

September, 25 2020

The Yellowknife Garden Metals Study (YKGMS) collects information on the amount of arsenic and other mining related contaminants (antimony, cadmium, lead, manganese, copper, zinc, and vanadium) in backyard garden soils and produce in Yellowknife (YK), Ndilo, Dettah and surrounding area.   The research team is asking for samples of locally grown produce and soil for analysis.  Participants who submit locally grown produce and soil to the study will receive their individual results and interpretation of what those numbers mean.

Now Hiring: Vice President Research

September, 11 2020

The Aurora College is currently seeking a full-time, term position of Vice President, Research located in Inuvik, Northwest Territories.

UPDATE: Research CASH: a research grant-writing workshop!

June, 8 2020

Earlier this year, The Aurora Research Institute (ARI), the research division of Aurora College, along with Hotıì ts’eeda: NWT SPOR SUPPORT Unit, collaborated to host a grant writing workshop: Research CASH (Capacity, Access, and Strength Here).

The workshop will guide participants through the development of a high quality, submission-ready research funding proposal to one of the Tri-Council agencies (SSHRC, CIHR, NSERC). The purpose of this workshop is to build Northern research capacity and increase NWT access to federal research funding programs. 

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and physical-distancing precautions, the workshop will now be offered virtually! 

If you are interested in attending, please fill out a short survey here. 

COVID-19 Update

March, 20 2020

In our efforts to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus Aurora Research Institute and the ACTMC are currently closed until further notice.

2020 RESEARCH GRANT APPLICATION – DEADLINE – JANUARY 15, 2020

January, 15 2020

The deadline to apply for ARI’s Research Assistant and Research Fellowship Programs is approaching, so be sure to get your applications in before January, 15th (Deadline closes at midnight MST).

Dr. Pertice Moffitt Gives Guest Lecture at Wilfrid Laurier University

December, 9 2019

Dr. Pertice Moffitt, Manager and Instructor, Health Research Programs gave a guest lecture at Wilfrid Laurier University on Friday, December 6th.

APTN National News article examines link between climate change and cultural heritage

December, 4 2019

APTN National News Article focuses on how climate change is impacting the preservation of cultural heritage in the Western Arctic. Read what participants in the Young Leaders Climate Change Summit think.

ARI Celebrates International Mountain Day

November, 26 2019

The Aurora Research Institute celebrates International Mountain Day on December 11 with a showing of the film, "The Sun at Midnight."

Research Day at North Slave Campus

November, 25 2019

Research Day is an opportunity for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program at Aurora College to display and honour scholarship from students, faculty and invited scholars. Guests to the gathering are invited to cast their vote for the People's Choice Awards for top three posters.

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