Kivalliq Inuit Association

Purpose

This project will update and expand Traditional Ecological Knowledge on Inuit Owned Lands near Rankin Inlet by documenting Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit and identifying valued ecological components, particularly wildlife and their habitats, to support informed land management and decision-making. By combining Inuit knowledge with innovative environmental DNA (eDNA) sampling, the project will map and verify the presence of key species such as caribou, bears, foxes, and waterfowl while enhancing understanding of ecological change over time. The initiative will also build local capacity through hands-on training for Inuit students and share findings through accessible maps, reports, and Inuktitut-language communications to support sustainable land use and community-driven research.