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Where is the Cache?Relevant Science in
Nunavut
Hadi DowlatabadiCanada Research Chair, Applied Mathematics & Global Change
University of British Columbia
University Fellow, Resources for the Future, Washington DC
May 25th 2006
Contact: [email protected]
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Demography & Economy
• 26,000 people– 85% Inuit– 56% under 25 yr
• 350,000 km2 of land– 23 communities
• Territorial budget of 960M– 80% transferred from
Federal Government
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Health
• The Inuit & First Nations suffer more than twice Canada’s average rates in: – Infant mortality,– Lung cancer,– Respiratory illnesses,– Unintentional injury,– Disability,– Suicide.
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Education
0% 10% 20% 30% 40%
Less than Grade 9
High School
HS Certificate
University
University Degree CanadaNunavut
Source: Statistics Canada
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COMMUNITY
Climate Change& impacts
Policies
ResourceDevelopment
PopulationGrowth
Pollution &Contaminants
Values
Investment &Funding
Technology
Climate change Is not a separable focus of effort
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Relevant Engagement
• Basic needs of the communities are not being met. Their priorities are: employment, housing, health and education.
• Scientists can engage with the communities in a sustained effort to increase the human capacity of Nunavut.
• An engaged and well educated youth is the cache of greatest value to the future.
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Questions
Thanks to:EDOs and Communities of Cambridge Bay, Pond
Inlet and Baker Lake for being our partners in learning
Michelle Boyle for tireless and selfless engagement,Sue Rowley for insights and wisdom,
& ARCUS for inviting this presentation
Contact: [email protected]
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