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Tłı̨chǫ Research and Training InstituteSince the early years of the twentieth century, research has been conducted in the Tłı̨chǫ region, initially with little or no community oversight and involvement. Modern research models have increasingly required more community involvement and control. This is now fully recognized in the establishment of a Tłı̨chǫ Research and Training Institute (TRTI) that derives its’ mandate from the Tłı̨chǫ Government, and has an advisory board that reports directly to the Tłı̨chǫ leadership through the Chiefs’ Executive Committee (CEC). From initially serving the goals of academia, other governments and the corporate sector, the focus of Tłı̨chǫ research will increasingly shift to support local goals to sustain Tłı̨chǫ lands, language, culture and way of life. To do this effectively, Tłı̨chǫ people must have oversight on the work, and be involved as equal participants in culturally appropriate research inquiry. Under the direction of the Chiefs' Executive Council of the Tłı̨chǫ Government, the mandate of the Tłı̨chǫ Research and Training Institute (TRTI) is to advance the study of Tłı̨chǫ lands, language, culture and way of life through the promotion of research, and its use for training, education and monitoring Government commitments and responsibilities. The Tłı̨chǫ Research and Training Institute (TRTI) will do this by: Research:
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Canadian Polar CommissionEstablished in 1991, the Commission is Canada’s primary polar knowledge agency and has responsibility for: monitoring, promoting, and disseminating knowledge of the polar regions (Arctic and Antarctic); contributing to public awareness of the importance of polar science to Canada; enhancing Canada’s international profile as a circumpolar nation; and advising government on matters related to the polar regions. In carrying out its mandate, the Commission builds and maintains polar knowledge networks, hosts conferences and workshops, publishes information regarding the polar regions, and works closely with other governmental and non-governmental agencies to promote and support Canadian polar knowledge. |
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Prince of Wales Northern Heritage CentreThe PWNHC holds in trust for the public a large collection of objects that represent the peoples and cultures of the NWT, and produces exhibitions that tell stories about the land, people and history of the NWT. However, the PWNHC is more than a museum. In addition to its exhibits, collections and conservation programs, the PWNHC houses the NWT Archives, provides technical, logistic and financial support to individuals and organizations involved in cultural activities and the arts, and authorizes archaeological studies in the NWT. |