Specifically, we focus on understanding the implications that changing environmental conditions have on the health of individuals, families and communities. If you are hosting an event or are interested in working with us on this issue please contact us.

Over the last couple decades, researchers and communities have been documenting changes to plants, animals, land, and water in Canada's Arctic. Both the scientists and the northern people are reporting profound changes such as melting ice and permafrost, forest fires, warmer temperatures, and changing weather patterns. Health Canada, through the Climate Change and Health Adaptation in Northern First Nations and Inuit Communities Program supported 37 community-based projects from 2008-2011 across northern Canada, in order to promote northern participation in monitoring, discussing, advocating, and participation in adaptation to the changing environment.