What is happening where? An evaluation of social sciences research trends in Nunavut (2004–2019)
Abstract
Introduction
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Research approach
Database upgrade and review
Thematic content analysis
Data analyses
Results
Social sciences research in Nunavut over time
Geographical distribution of social science research in Nunavut
Social sciences project duration
Social sciences research leadership
Topical focus
Research methods
Results reporting techniques
Principle Investigator (timeframe) | Number of projects | Number of licenses | Affiliation(s) | Proposed communities worked in | Social science broad topics | Proposed methods | Proposed reporting |
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Shirley Tagalik (2014–2018) | 5 | 5 | • Aqqiumavvik Society • Arviat Health Committee • Arviat Wellness Centre • Hamlet of Arviat | • Arviat | • Culture and society • Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit • Land use and traditional activities | • People and community photography • Research/ training workshops • Sharing circles | • Book • Community organization meetings and updates • Community presentations • Poster • Radio presentation • Social media • TV |
Maryse Mahy (2015–2019) | 4 | 12 | • Parks Canada | • Arviat • Baker Lake • Chesterfield Inlet • Coral Harbour • Igloolik • Naujaat • Pangnirtung • Pond Inlet • Qikiqtarjuaq • Rankin Inlet | • Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit | Not listed in project summary | Not listed in project summary |
Darren Keith (2004–2006) | 3 | 3 | • Kitikmeot Heritage Society | • Bathurst Inlet • Gjoa Haven • Kugaaruk • Taloyoak | • Archaeology • Culture/society • History • Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit | • Experiential learning and observation • Oral histories • Research/ training workshops | Not listed in project summary |
Jason Akearok (2004–2010) | 2 | 3 | • Environment Canada | • Pangnirtung • Pond Inlet • Rankin Inlet • Resolute Bay • Whale Cove | • Culture and society • Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit • Land use and traditional activities | • Interviews • Participatory mapping | • Community presentation • Poster |
Navarana Beveridge (2011–2012) | 2 | 2 | • Qikiqtani Inuit Association | • Clyde River • Igloolik • Iqaluit • Kugluktuk • Rankin Inlet | • Culture and society • Education • Policy and governance | Not listed in project summary | Not listed in project summary |
Kim Crockatt (2006–2013) | 2 | 3 | • Nunavut Literacy Council | • Arviat • Cambridge Bay • Kinngait • Rankin Inlet | • Culture and society • Education • Gender • Policy and governance | • Case studies • Interviews | • Community presentation • Conference presentation • Journal article • Report • Results summary |
Camilius Egeni (2005–2009) | 2 | 3 | • Government of Nunavut • Royal Roads University | • Arviat • Cambridge Bay • Iqaluit • Kugluktuk | • Culture and society • Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit • Policy and governance | • Interviews • Surveys | • Student thesis |
Ceporah Mearns (2014–2019) | 2 | 2 | • Qaujigiartiit Health Research Centre | • Arctic Bay • Cambridge Bay • Igloolik • Iqaluit • Pond Inlet • Rankin Inlet • Sanirajak • Taloyoak | • Education | • Case studies • Interviews • People and community photography • Sharing circles • Research/ training workshops | • Creative and artistic reporting • Conference presentation • Community presentation • Journal article • Radio presentation • Report • Social media • Website |
Bethany Scott (2014–2019) | 2 | 2 | • Qikiqtani Inuit Organization | • Clyde River • Igloolik • Iqaluit • Kinngait • Pond Inlet | • Economy • Sovereignty and self-determination | • Interviews • Literature review | • Conference presentation • Community presentation • Journal article • Report |
Discussion
Opportunities | Impacts |
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Research administration | |
• Track research using new and refined metrics | • Eases administrative burden for the Science Advisor if researchers are required to include key information in a consistent format |
• Improve research license review process (tracking reviewer commentary) | • Encourages, and provides guidance for, researchers in early engagement • Reviewers can assess whether community priorities were addressed, and can identify areas for follow-up research |
• Standardize reporting | • Improves consistency of research communication in Nunavut • The Science Advisor would have necessary information to better understand reporting strategies |
Research practice | |
• Identify the research focus before and during projects | • Simplifies research metrics tracking |
• Track community engagement and leadership | • Helps identify how communities were involved and supported in a project, and in what capacity |
• Facilitate opportunities for Nunavummiut-led research | • Naming Inuit as project co-leaders, increasing leadership and co-development of project summaries, and increasing Inuit governance in research |
• Identify and promote training needs | • Acknowledges the need for community research involvement • Incorporates Indigenous methodologies and knowledge systems |
• Plain language reporting | • Completing a reporting template in plain language will make it easier to report on relevant research progress and community engagement • Research reporting will be easier to understand and use from a community perspective |
Research policy and decision-making | |
• Identify priority issues from community, regional, and territorial perspectives | • Assessing research trends helps decision-makers to identify priority areas to target in developing or funding new research projects |
• Utilize research expertise | • Identifying key contact people based on specialization or experience in a field of interest can help to inform decision-making |
• Target investments in infrastructure, personnel, and maintenance | • Tracking research funding, use of infrastructure, and community engagement helps to identify over- or underserved communities and target investments to support research continuity |
Research licensing and administration
Opportunity #1: new and refined metrics to track research
Opportunity #2: improve the research license review process
Opportunity #3: standardized reporting
Research practice
Opportunity #4: identify the research focus before and during projects
Opportunity #5: track community engagement and leadership
Opportunity #6: support Nunavut research leadership
Opportunity #7: identify and promote training needs
Opportunity #8: plain language reporting
Research application (decision-making)
Opportunity #9: identify priority issues from community, regional, and territorial perspectives
Opportunity #10: utilize research expertise
Opportunity #11: target investments in infrastructure, personnel, and maintenance
Conclusions
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