The main goals of this project are to 1. continue to assess the economic feasibility of operating an anaerobic digester in Yukon, and to 2. develop business and marketing strategies that could see the technology used at scale in the north. 3. Allow a business administration student at Yukon University to practice her business administration […]

The Industrial Research Chair (IRC) in Northern Mine Remediation (NMR), hosted at Yukon University, partnered with 7 active mines and brings scientific evidence to environmental challenges the mining industry is facing is the North. Thir IRC in NMR build research projects under 3 main research trends (i) Water Treatment by Passive or Semi-Passive Technologies; (ii) […]

Small business entrepreneurs, who contribute significantly to economic activity in the First Nation communities and provide employment to majority of the population living in the community, have been impacted by the economic downturns leading to significant business losses. The purpose of this study is to examine whether there is a positive relationship of economic hardships […]

Mining activities can lead to contaminants entering the environment. Various active technologies have been developed to prevent contaminants from entering water systems, however, these technologies are often costly in resources and labour, and incompatible with the conditions presented by cold climates. Therefore, there is a need to develop passive treatments that can operate in cold […]

Balance BioGas is a small start-up business with limited resources and experience in the field of economic feasibility analysis. The partner will benefit greatly by having Kaitlin (the intern) develop an economic feasibility model for biogas business development in Yukon. This model will provide strategic direction for Balance BioGas moving forward as a business venture. […]

Food insecurity is a significant concern in Northern Canada, and the Whitehorse Food Bank was established in 2009 as a non-profit organization dedicated providing food to the hungry. Prior to COVID-19, all clients were required to come into the Food Bank to receive emergency food, whereas now the Food Bank is distributing food to communities. […]