Research

Nunatsiavut Research Centre

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Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism

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Department of Health and Social Development

LNR

Department of Lands and Natural Resources

The Nunatsiavut Government’s Environment Division currently leads or co-leads several major research programs in the region and has developed partnerships with governments, universities and other stakeholders. Currently ongoing research projects focus on sea ice and oceanographic research, terrestrial and marine wildlife, and Inuit uses of the marine environment.

Projects

Community Ice Stations

Since 2009, the Environment Division has run community-placed sea ice monitoring stations in Nain and North West River. The Community Ice Stations track ice thickness and snow depth throughout the sea ice season at weekly intervals. Coupled with weather stations, these stations provide environmental data along important travel routes for communities.

Imappivut

Imappivut is a plan to manage and protect Labrador Inuit interests in the coastal and marine areas of Labrador. Imappivut will work with communities to gather knowledge about areas, uses, and activities that have ecological, social, cultural, and economic importance to Labrador Inuit.