Samantha Blais
University of Alberta, Research Assistant
Samantha Blais is a research assistant at the University of Alberta and a doctoral student in the Department of History and Classics.
Her doctoral work analyses the health impacts of hydroelectric development on Misipawistik Cree Nation, Pimicikamak Cree Nation, Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation, O-Pipon-Na-Piwin Cree Nation, Tataskweyk Cree Nation, Fox Lake Cree Nation, and Norway House Cree Nation in northern Manitoba.
By examining the impacts of mega-hydroelectric developments in northern Manitoba and focusing on the social determinants of health, meaning the social, economic, cultural and political inequities that impact the health of communities and individuals specifically in Indigenous communities, I will investigate how hydroelectric development has caused the public health crisis that these communities have struggled with for more than half a century. I will also explore what historical dynamics enabled hydroelectric development to occur and continue with little to no consultation in northern Manitoba despite the enormous health impacts.
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University of Alberta, Research Assistant
Kyle Napier is a Dene/nêhiyaw Métis from Tthebacha, Denendeh (Fort Smith, Northwest Territories), and is a Research Assistant with the University of Alberta, Faculty of Extension.
Hands on Media Education
Jessie Curell is a Digital Media Literacy advocate and Founder of Hands on Media Education.
University of Alberta, Research Assistant
He has been primarily been assisting the DigitalNWT project with his technical knowledge of design & technology.
Inuvialuit Regional Corporation, Capacity Advisor
IRC's Capacity team strives to build and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders and beneficiaries.
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Leanne Goose is from Canada's Western Arctic town of Inuvik, Northwest Territories.
University of Alberta, Research Assistant
Ayush Taneja is from India. He is pursuing a Masters in Internetworking from the computing science department at the University of Alberta.
Aurora College
Originally from the Laurentian Region of Quebec, Raymond Savard is the Program Head for the Beaufort Delta Region with Aurora College.
University of Alberta, Research Assistant
Julia Guy is a Research Assistant at the University of Alberta and works on curriculum development for the DigitalNWT project.