Charity Ottawa, ON
This organization is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
Registration number: | 838587087RR0001 |
Type: | Charitable Organization |
Category: | Advancement of Education |
Subcategory: | Educational organizations not elsewhere categorized |
Mission Statement:
The Arctic Watch Beluga Foundation aims to ensure a future for the belugas of Cunningham Inlet by supporting scientific research and education at Arctic Watch. The foundation focuses on introducing youth to the Arctic through a scientific, educational program to raise awareness about climate change and its impact on wildlife.
Geographic Focus:
The Arctic Watch Beluga Foundation operates primarily in the Canadian High Arctic, specifically on Somerset Island in Nunavut. The foundation supports research projects in Cunningham Inlet, which is one of the last beluga nurseries on earth. The organization also engages with Inuit youth from Nunavut, ensuring a local and national focus.
Program Highlights:
The foundation supports two main programs: original scientific research in Cunningham Inlet to study beluga populations and their ecosystem, and an educational program for high school students to participate in meaningful research in the Arctic wilderness. The educational component introduces youth to the Arctic through a scientific, Outward Bound type of educational program, emphasizing climate change awareness and conservation efforts. Additionally, the foundation collaborates with the Kutz Research Group to study muskoxen population health on Somerset Island, addressing the impact of climate change on wildlife populations.
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