Northwest Territories Research Database

Principal Investigator: Cameron, Christine
Licensed Year(s): 2018 2017 2015 2014
Summary: The Physical Activity Monitor (PAM) will collect data to examine factors or correlates of physical activity that may enhance or detract from participation in physical activity or sport among Canadian adults 18 years and older, determine current activity levels of Canadians, as well as time spent in sedentary behaviors, and participation in sport. Data collected will provide trend data related to a...

Principal Investigator: Wood, Mellissa L
Licensed Year(s): 2011
Summary: This research project will identify positive factors that exist within collaborative partnerships between the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) Division of Sport, Recreation and Youth (SRY) and the NWT Recreation and Parks Association (NWTRPA). The research methods will include interviews with no more than 6 staff within NWTRPA and SRY. Questions will be open-ended and will follow...

Principal Investigator: Giles, Audrey R.
Licensed Year(s): 2010
Summary: This research project engages with the GNWT and the NWT Recreation and Parks Association, and thus members of the NWT public. The researchers will be conducting archival research of publically-available documents held by each organization. The goal of the research project is to better understand the ways in which sport and recreation programming can better meet northerners' (and especially Aborig...

Principal Investigator: Daitch, Richard
Licensed Year(s): 2005
Summary: This study is important because it will provide a detailed picture of sports volunteerism in four small NWT communities. It should provide an answer to the question of whether there are currently enough volunteers for sports activities. The researcher will examine why some people volunteer, while looking at what prevents others from participating. He will make recommendations to help increase spo...

Principal Investigator: Latta, Diane
Licensed Year(s): 1978
Summary: To observe and participate in the community's Christmas and New Year's church, social and sports activities, in order to compare these activities with those in southern Canadian society....

Principal Investigator: Orlick, T.D.
Licensed Year(s): 1976
Summary: To carry out a preliminary analysis of the present orientation of the Northern Games and to explore perceptions of the traditional orientation. Project is in response to a request made by the TEST Program....