Northern Capacity & Development Project – Sambaa K’e

Sambaa K’e is a remote indigenous community in the Dehcho region of the Northwest Territories. It has approximately 90 residents, and most of the year is reachable only by small aircraft. Building on an established research partnership with the Sambaa K’e First Nation and Sambaa K’e Development Corp, we propose to send interns to live in the community and lead a series of innovation and development projects to benefit the community and improve the economic prospects of the area. Our research has identified one major barrier to improving food security and economic goals in Northern indigenous communities is limited access to skilled labour capacity. These interns will gain valuable life experience, learn about other cultures, and help the community achieve it’s economic development goals and bring food sovereignty a step closer.

Faculty Supervisor:

David Wheatley

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Partner:

Sambaa K’e Development Corporation

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Public administration

University:

Wilfrid Laurier University

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