Northern communities, such as Attawapiskat, have unique demands and University of Manitoba researchers have long been focused on how to improve quality of life and the delivery of essential services to northern and remote communities.
• Shirley Thompson, Natural Resources Institute. She investigates how the delivery of essential services, including drinking water, housing, waste water treatment and […]

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Healthy, affordable housing is a primary concern for people living in Canada’s North, but one that is not being recognized. Extreme weather and social conditions are contributing to poor housing conditions in many First Nations communities, threatening the health and safety of residents.
To address these problems, University of Manitoba researcher Dimos Polyzois will receive a […]

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