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UCalgary - Kutz Research Group A multi-disciplinary research group based out of the University of Calgary, with a research focus on northern wildlife health and sustainability.

We had a great (and snowy) week in Cambridge Bay, visiting the school for science outreach, processing caribou sample ki...
10/16/2026

We had a great (and snowy) week in Cambridge Bay, visiting the school for science outreach, processing caribou sample kits in the cool necropsy lab at CHARS (with the help of Polar Bear biologist Courtney Burk and Conservation officer Cam Reed!), and connecting with our partners in community. Many thanks for the warm welcome!

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10/08/2026

Date July 21, 2026 The NWT Species at Risk Committee (SARC) has prepared the Draft Species Status Report for Porcupine Caribou and Barren-ground Caribou (Tuktoyaktuk Peninsula, Cape Bathurst, Bluenose-West, Bluenose-East, Bathurst, Beverly, Ahiak, Qamanirjuaq, Wager Bay and Lorillard subpopulations)...

A couple weeks ago, Olivia Hee, one of our postdocs, and Jessica Lukawiecki, a researcher from the University of Guelph,...
10/05/2026

A couple weeks ago, Olivia Hee, one of our postdocs, and Jessica Lukawiecki, a researcher from the University of Guelph, visited Kugluktuk, NU. During their time there, they met with our research partners, gathered feedback on how the program is going, and processed 14 sample kits. It was a busy trip and they were happy to connect with community members and with folks from the Kugluktuk Angoniatit Association and the Government of Nunavut.

Today is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Orange Shirt Day). This day is not a “holiday,” but rather a day...
09/30/2026

Today is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Orange Shirt Day). This day is not a “holiday,” but rather a day for learning, unlearning, and reflection with regards to the Indigenous Peoples in Canada. We are spending time today to reflect on the history of Canada, the present, and our roles in reconciliation, both here and abroad. Understanding this history and issues of the present is absolutely fundamental to the work we do and how we do it.

To learn about why we wear orange today:
https://orangeshirtday.org/orange-shirt-day/

Resources we recommend:
https://www.facetsjournal.com/doi/10.1139/facets-2020-0005
https://www.signalfirefilm.ca/watch
https://www.indigenouswatchdog.org/calls-to-action/

Resources specific to Calgary:
https://ucalgary.ca/indigenous/orange-shirt-day
https://www.visitcalgary.com/plan-and-stay/itineraries-and-travel-inspiration/indigenous-experiences-in-and-around-calgary

Living Well Together modules offered by the Government of the Northwest Territories:
https://www.fin.gov.nt.ca/en/services/diversity-and-inclusion/introduction-living-well-together

The Indigenous Canada course offered by the University of Alberta as a free MOOC (massive open online course):
https://www.coursera.org/learn/indigenous-canada/paidmedia?utm_medium=sem&utm_source=gg&utm_campaign=b2c_namer_indigenous-canada_ualberta_ftcof_learn_px_dr_bau_gg_sem_pr-bd_us-ca_en_m_hyb_21-06_x&campaignid=13440968592&adgroupid=130160700384&device=c&keyword=indigenous%20studies&matchtype=b&network=g&devicemodel=&creativeid=526533617725&assetgroupid=&targetid=kwd-296316584840&extensionid=&placement=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=13440968592&gbraid=0AAAAADdKX6Z9H1UWxmWWh9DtlYISLKXHt&gclid=CjwKCAjw89jGBhB0EiwA2o1On_Q0g45ZwdmNXD0EaZS0GHaG1IyOZDnomAH9-juk9t_Yx1DVoly57hoCqGUQAvD_BwE

Today is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Orange Shirt Day). This day is not a “holiday,” but rather a day...
09/30/2026

Today is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Orange Shirt Day). This day is not a “holiday,” but rather a day for learning, unlearning, and reflection with regards to the Indigenous Peoples in Canada. We are spending today reflecting on the history of Canada, the present, and our roles in reconciliation, both here and abroad. Understanding this history and what issues continue today is absolutely fundamental to the work we do and how we do it.

If you want to learn about why we wear orange today, read here: https://orangeshirtday.org/orange-shirt-day/

Other resources that we recommend:
https://www.facetsjournal.com/doi/10.1139/facets-2020-0005
https://www.signalfirefilm.ca/watch
https://www.indigenouswatchdog.org/calls-to-action/

Resources specific to Calgary:
https://ucalgary.ca/indigenous/orange-shirt-day
https://www.visitcalgary.com/plan-and-stay/itineraries-and-travel-inspiration/indigenous-experiences-in-and-around-calgary

Living Well Together modules from the Government of the Northwest Territories:
https://www.fin.gov.nt.ca/en/services/diversity-and-inclusion/introduction-living-well-together

The Indigenous Canada course offered by the University of Alberta as a free MOOC (massive open online course):
https://www.coursera.org/learn/indigenous-canada/paidmedia?utm_medium=sem&utm_source=gg&utm_campaign=b2c_namer_indigenous-canada_ualberta_ftcof_learn_px_dr_bau_gg_sem_pr-bd_us-ca_en_m_hyb_21-06_x&campaignid=13440968592&adgroupid=130160700384&device=c&keyword=indigenous%20studies&matchtype=b&network=g&devicemodel=&creativeid=526533617725&assetgroupid=&targetid=kwd-296316584840&extensionid=&placement=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=13440968592&gbraid=0AAAAADdKX6Z9H1UWxmWWh9DtlYISLKXHt&gclid=CjwKCAjw89jGBhB0EiwA2o1On_Q0g45ZwdmNXD0EaZS0GHaG1IyOZDnomAH9-juk9t_Yx1DVoly57hoCqGUQAvD_BwE

Just a really good show that celebrates Inuit joy:
https://gem.cbc.ca/north-of-north

Recently a harvester submitted a leg with a swollen joint from a Dolphin and Union caribou. The animal was tested positi...
09/28/2026

Recently a harvester submitted a leg with a swollen joint from a Dolphin and Union caribou. The animal was tested positive for brucellosis and the swollen joint is a very typical sign of the disease. Although the large majority of DU caribou are healthy, in rare cases, some animals can be affected by brucellosis.
You can read more on brucellosis here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xAusAdFpsY8g4Rtdxd5h1i52Sr9-meQT/view?usp=sharing

09/23/2026

Want to learn more about how listening can help advance reconciliation?

On September 29, join a free online event and learn from Indigenous experts about the importance of listening to Indigenous voices, respecting Indigenous knowledge and building relationships based on trust.

Whether you’re new to these conversations or looking to learn more, this event is an opportunity to reflect and deepen your understanding ahead of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

📅 September 29
💻 Online event: https://www.csps-efpc.gc.ca/npsr/index-eng.aspx
🏫Presented by the Canada School of Public Service in partnership with the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation.





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