Theme: | Communities and Aboriginal (T03) |
Status: | Ended |
Start Date: | 2021-04-01 |
End Date: | 2023-03-31 |
Project Overview
This study aims to enhance capacity to develop Indigenous community-based energy systems, with a focus on geothermal resources that benefit local communities and local livelihoods. In academic terms, the scope of this project combines social indicators research, theoretical and applied quality of life assessment within northern Indigenous communities. Research also involves elements of environmental assessment, including project scoping, baseline socioeconomic assessment, and anticipated project impacts that are sensitive to local and Indigenous livelihoods. The project is rooted in community-base methods, including environmental monitoring involving community partners in research, including a steering committee and local project staff.
Outputs
Title |
Category |
Date |
Authors |
Fort Nelson First Nation-owned Tu Deh-Kah Geothermal Project: A case study of community perceptions & support | Publication | 2022-03-22 | Sara Chitsaz |
Presentation of research results | Activity | 2022-08-05 | Sara Chitsaz, John R Parkins |
Survey results presentation to communityPresented results of survey to community members. | Activity | 2022-04-30 | Sara Chitsaz |
Fort Nelson First Nation-Owned Tu Deh-Kah Geothermal Project: A Socio-economic Study | Publication | 2023-01-01 | Sara Chitsaz |
Completed community surveyCompleted online survey of community members on attitudes and knowledge of geothermal project. | Activity | 2022-04-30 | Sara Chitsaz |
Geothermal Canada DirectorBoard member of national organization promoting geothermal energy in Canada University of Alberta | Activity | 2020-05-13 | Unsworth, M. |
Indigenous-Led Energy Transition: Exploring the Tu Deh-Kah Geothermal Project as a Path to Decolonization | Publication | 2023-08-01 | Sara Chitsaz, "Behn-Tsakoza, T.", John R Parkins |