About NORDIK Institute

Vision

Northern Ontario is a sustainable, inclusive, and self-sufficient region at the forefront of reconciliation and community development.

Mission

NORDIK Institute promotes more vibrant, caring and sustainable communities through research, dialogue, analysis, reflection and cultivating talent dedicated to the practice of holistic community development.

Goals and Objectives

Advance partnerships for Indigenous research sovereignty
Foster local & regional evidence-based dialogues on issues critical to Northern and Indigenous communities
Cultivate Northern research talent with a supportive, inclusive team-based atmosphere
Connect students, researchers and community in projects that contribute to social, economic and environmental sustainability and justice for Northern and Indigenous communities

History

NORDIK Institute is a community-based research organization affiliated with Algoma University. Incorporated in 2006, NORDIK grew out of AU’s Community Economic and Social Development (CESD) program due to the demand for localized data, research and place-based solutions. It serves as a mechanism for university-community partnerships. We undertake diverse initiatives with foci on northern, Indigenous, rural and smaller urban communities in Ontario and around the world. NORDIK’s approach to community development and research emphasizes the interconnectedness and mutual importance of four pillars of resilience that support healthy, vibrant and fulfilling places: cultural vitality, social equity, environmental sustainability and economic diversity and growth.

Promoting more vibrant, caring and sustainable communities through research, dialogue, analysis and reflection dedicated to the practice of holistic community development.

Our Team

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Employment

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Algoma University

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