KRG: NRRA Project Announcement – November 2020

It is a pleasure to announce the development of the Nunavik Regional Research Authority project.
Increasing amounts of various types of research have been, are being and continue to be conducted in Nunavik, which puts growing pressure on Nunavik communities and organizations. Well-conducted research that is aligned with Nunavik’s research priorities can play a central role in the region’s sustainable development and the well-being of Nunavimmiut. The Nunavik Regional Research Authority (NRRA) project has been jointly initiated by Makivik Corporation, the Kativik Regional Government, the Nunavik Regional Board of Health and Social Services, Kativik Ilisarniliriniq, the Kativik Municipal Housing Bureau and the Nunavik Marine Region Wildlife Board.

The NRRA is envisioned as an Inuit regional research organization whose goals include guiding and reviewing research project proposals in Nunavik and the Nunavik Marine Region to ensure that they respect Nunavimmiut’s priorities, values and ethics in research; documenting all research projects in the region; and providing the financial, human and technical aid necessary to support Inuit communities and organizations working with external researchers or leading their own research projects.

Together with the Inuit Research Advisor for the region of Nunavik, our six organizations have begun coordinating the extensive assessment and planning that is necessary prior to launching the NRRA. As part of such work, we will be reaching out to Nunavimmiut, to the local and regional organizations of Nunavik and to researchers between now and next summer, seeking your views and interest regarding this project. Public communications and targeted invitations to that effect can be expected in the coming months.
We look forward to getting in touch with you, your community and/or organizational representatives to advance the work on the NRRA project. Should you have any questions until we do so, please contact Camille Fréchette at cfrechette@makivik.org or at 1 (800) 361-7052 #2248.

Nakurmiik,

Makivik Corporation

Kativik Regional Government

Nunavik Regional Board of Health and Social Services

Kativik Ilisarniliriniq

Kativik Municipal Housing Bureau

Kativik Municipal Housing Bureau

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