ISCC Initiatives 2025-2026

This project uses satellite imagery to monitor and predict changes to the Inuvialuit Settlement Region’s (ISR) coastline. It will map where the coastline is now, track how it has changed and predict where and how quickly future erosion will be.

The model can also be used to assess risks to cabins, archaeological sites and harvesting areas. The results will help communities plan for the impacts of climate change.

This project supports clean energy development by building local capacity and establishing equitable work opportunities for Inuvialuit within the clean energy sector. IRC has already hired a clean energy coordinator and will create new positions, including one clean energy assistant, as well as a community energy champion for each of the ISR communities.

The team will develop training resources, help community corporations with proposal writing and promote energy education. The goal is to increase community involvement in clean energy, eliminate energy poverty and support energy sovereignty for future generations.

While the the Inuvialuit Settlement Region (ISR) has emerged as a climate change research and action hub, a historical information gap between Inuvialuit stakeholders and project leaders continues to challenge awareness of the wide range of initiatives that have taken place in recent years.

This online map will show climate change and clean energy projects across the ISR. It’s designed to make information more accessible and to highlight regional progress on climate action. The map will help raise awareness, encourage participation in future initiatives and show how communities are leading on sustainability.

Many people in the region need up-to-date weather data for safe travel, harvesting and information on extreme weather conditions, but current systems are unreliable. This project will test a self-powered weather station in one community in the Inuvialuit Settlement Region. The pilot aims to show how real-time weather data could support safety and planning. The project also supports youth engagement through science training programs and will guide the future rollout of a network of weather stations across all six communities.

IRC is committed to advancing energy security and supporting the movement towards Inuvialuit-owned energy systems that will benefit future generations. As part of this effort, IRC is installing solar panels and battery storage at Reindeer Station and several Inuvialuit-owned on-the-land cabins over the next five years.

Cabin owners can attend hands-on training to learn how to install and maintain their own systems. The project aims to reduce fuel costs, lower emissions and support traditional land use. Youth will also receive training to build skills in clean energy maintenance and support long-term energy self-sufficiency in the region.

This initiative is focused on helping communities understand, implement and maintain energy-efficient and winterization practices at home. IRC will distribute winterization kits and provide hands-on demonstrations for installing insulation and other energy-saving materials.

The goal is building community awareness of home energy use, as well as reducing heat loss, cutting greenhouse gas emissions and lowering energy costs.

This three-phase project will document the sociocultural and economic relationships that Inuvialuit have with the Beaufort Sea. An Inuvialuit knowledge (IK) expert will guide this project which starts with reviewing existing information and identifying knowledge gaps. Community workshops including indoor and outdoor activities will then help fill those gaps through guided discussions with elders, youth and knowledge holders.

The final phase is sharing the information with an interactive website featuring stories and photos and educational materials for schools, helping promote Inuvialuit culture and inform future stewardship of the Beaufort Sea.