Institute For Circumpolar Health Research

The Institute for Circumpolar Health Research, located in Yellowknife, NT, is dedicated to enhancing health and well-being in Indigenous communities across the Northwest Territories and Yukon. By collaborating with community groups, governments, and health authorities, the institute focuses on promoting health equity and addressing the impacts of climate change and environmental and mental health issues.

Through initiatives like the Northwest Territories Network Environment for Indigenous Health Research, the institute fosters a supportive environment for community members, Elders, and researchers to engage in health research and learning. Additionally, ICHR offers educational opportunities and training to develop a new generation of health researchers based in the North, facilitating knowledge exchange through various dissemination methods.

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