Yukon Anti-Poverty – Poverty Alleviation in the Yukon: Basic Income and Food Security

The proposed project focuses on addressing poverty in the Yukon through innovative approaches in basic income and food security. The first project deliverable is a comprehensive paper on basic income, outlining potential pathways for its implementation in the Yukon. By engaging in socioeconomic and policy research, the paper aims to contribute to policy decisions around […]

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Sustainability & Environmental Management in a Private Sector Seafood Company

Clearwater Seafoods Ltd. Partnership (Clearwater) is a global seafood company concerned with the long-term sustainability of marine resources. A number of Clearwater’s products are MSC certified. This is a voluntary program which involves verifying that the rigorous standards outlined in the federal fisheries regulations are being followed. Annual audits are conducted to ensure they are […]

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Design and Development of a Secure Online Platform for Real-Estate Transactions

ExactDeposit is an online tool that enables real-estate buyers to pay deposits on real-estate transactions electronically via credit or debit card. In addition to facilitating the deposit transaction, it will allow real-estate brokers and agents to log in and view transaction statistics both in real-time and historically. The tool will provide a user-friendly online form […]

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A Case Study: Peskotomuhkati-led Marine Conservation at the Wolves

The Peskotomuhkati people have been living and caring for the lands and waters now colonized as southwestern New Brunswick and eastern Maine since time immemorial, living in balance with nature. The marine space here is rich in nutrients from the highest tides in the world in the Bay of Fundy and provides life to many […]

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Mobilizing the health benefits of being in nature through community-based participatory research and youth engagement

Spending time in natural environments and nature-based programming is associated with significant health benefits. These outcomes are particularly important for young people, whose mental health and wellbeing continues to be a priority for healthcare. Recent studies show gaps exist in access to, and provision of, these nature-based opportunities. There is a need for further research […]

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Canadian Assessment of Physical Literacy (CAPL)

Today’s Canadian children and youth are bigger, weaker and less fit than they were a generation ago. Only 5% of children and youth meet the recommended Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines while spending 8.6 hours per day in sedentary pursuits. These results suggest that Canadian children today do not have the capacity to achieve and maintain […]

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Opening Doors to the Arts

Alberta Council for the Ukrainian Arts (ACUA) is a not for profit, registered charitable provincial arts organization located in Edmonton. ACUA has partnered with CARFAC Alberta to deliver this project. ACUA and CARFAC Alberta have identified that there is an immediate need to support new artists that have made Edmonton and Alberta their home and […]

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L2M – Innovating Concussion Management with Head First Network

Head First Network is on a mission to enhance concussion awareness and safety within the student-athlete community. By prioritizing education, we aim to empower athletes with the knowledge and resources necessary to effectively manage concussions, guiding them toward the appropriate professional support. Our comprehensive approach extends to coaches and teams, equipping them with the tools […]

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L2M – Daku Tech Personal Locator Beacon

Our project’s specific idea of developing an advanced personal locator beacon (PLB) tailored for commercial fishermen holds immense potential benefits for Canada. By enhancing the safety and security of fishermen navigating the country’s vast and often treacherous waters, our innovative PLB technology has the potential to significantly reduce the alarming rate of occupational injuries and […]

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