Western Arctic Research Centre, CA
Western Arctic Research Centre, CA
Research station (WARC) is operated by the Aurora Research Institute and Aurora College. The station is owned by the Government of the Northwest Territories (NWT).
Contact
Station manager Joel McAllister: JmcAlister[at]auroracollege.nt.ca
Location
WARC is located in the town of Inuvik, Northwest Territories, in the western Canadian Arctic. WARC provides logistical support for research projects taking place throughout the northern NWT (including the archipelago) and along the northern Yukon coast. There are many protected areas in the vicinity of WARC, including bird sanctuaries, national parks, and territorial parks.
Website
https://nwtresearch.com/about/regional-research-centres/western-arctic-research-centre
https://www.interact-gis.org/Home/Station/56
Facilities
A research centre first opened in Inuvik in 1964; the original facility was torn down in 2010 and replaced with the Western Arctic Research Centre, which opened in 2011. WARC contains a conference room, classroom, three laboratories, a research library, a staging area/loading bay, a workshop, and office space for 15 people. Accommodations are a 10-minute walk from WARC in a residential neighbourhood and include four houses each containing six beds, living space, a kitchen, a full bathroom, and laundry facilities. Some extra accommodations are available in the Aurora College dorms during the summer season. WARC can support between 24 and 34 people in our accommodations, and up to 75 in our main facility, at any given time.
Availability for access
Time frame for access preparation
Logistical support is provided on a first come first serve basis. After access is granted, RI recommends submitting a Logistical Support Request form as soon as possible (at least 2 months before fieldwork commences).
Permits, licenses and training
Research that does not fall under the Wildlife or Archaeologist legislation requires a Scientific Research Licence  In the NWT, the licensing process is administered by the Scientific Services Office at the GNWT ‘s Department of Education Culture and Employment.  Applications for Scientific Research Licences can be submitted through an online system (POLAR) Additional permitting may be required, depending on where and what you are planning to study. GNWT’s “Doing Research in the Northwest Territories: A Guide for Researchers” can be found here.Â
Researchers must receive an orientation from a Technician before using laboratory equipment. In order to access snowmobiles, outboard motors, and boat/motor sets, RI users must have a valid operator’s license. Evidence of completion of a snowmobile safety course, or a Pleasure Craft Operator’s Card must be presented at the front desk before the equipment can be signed out. In order to rent, handle or store firearms at WARC, users must have a valid Possession and Acquisition Licence. This must be presented at the front desk before firearms will be signed out.Â
Medical guidelines
No medical examinations/health checks are required from RI users.Â
