KNT04 - Implementing the National Inuit Strategy on Research

In March 2018, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) released the National Inuit Strategy on Research (NISR). The NISR envisions research that empowers Inuit to meet the needs and priorities of our families and communities. We see achieving self-determination in research as the means for ensuring that research governance bodies, policies, and practices are consistent with this vision.  

This pivotal document outline the coordinated actions required to improve the way Inuit Nunangat research is governed, resourced, conducted, and shared. Further, it defines Inuit expectations for the role of research in our regions and communities and identifies areas for participation and action between Inuit and the research community. This session will bring together a diversity of voices to articulate Inuit-specific experiences, interests, and emerging processes related to Inuit Nunangat research and research policy. 

Co-Chairs: Nick Ottenhof, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami 

Eric Loring, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami

Vanessa Chaperlin and Riley Winter "Developing the Inuit Nunangat University"

Katherine Minich--“NISR in Action at Canada Inuit Nunangat United Kingdom research program

Tom Roberts—“Fresh Water Data in Inuit Nunangat”

Lucy Grey- “Atanniuvik- Establishing Nunavik’s new research governance organization”