Inuvik Photovoice Project

In the fall of 2010, community members and researchers from ICHR and McGill University will be conducting a community Photovoice research project in Inuvik, NT. The objective of this project is to develop a better understanding of food insecurity, climate change and community support programs among at-risk populations in Inuvik. Strategies utilized by community members to address food shortages will be explored as participants document their experiences and reality through photography. This research will be used to gain a better understanding of Arctic food support systems, food insecurity and their vulnerability to climate change.

This project is funded by ArcticNet. For project information please contact Denise Kurszewski @ denise.kurszewski@ichr.ca. Project partners include Susan Chatwood for ICHR & James Ford for McGill University.

Youth Photovoice Research Methodology Training

During the summer of 2010, ICHR will be providing youth training in Photovoice Research Methods in Inuvik. This training will examine youth perspectives of general health, while empowering them as co-researchers. Through photography, youth will learn research methods and document their perspective of community and individual health in the North. An analysis of issues in health and wellbeing, as well as central themes that arise in the photographs will be examined through the promotion of group discussion. Following the course, participants will have the opportunity to share and exhibit their work to the Inuvik community.

Youth will have the opportunity to practice research methodology while developing projects, creating and administering questionnaires, and evaluating their results. This introduction to research strives to inspire youth to be involved in community studies and future research in the north.

For course information please contact Denise Kurszewski @ denise.kurszewski@ichr.ca