Centre d’expertise Nutshimit-Shipeku (CENS) in Sept-Îles
About the CENS
What is the CENS?
The Nutshimit-Shipeku Centre of Expertise (CENS) is a division of INREST and was created together with the Innu Takuaikan Uashat mak Maniutenam (ITUM) community.
The first project of its kind in Quebec, the CENS will develop an expertise merging science and traditional knowledge on the environment and occupational health and safety (OHS). Through the project, we will be able to welcome Innu and Indigenous researchers and interns, and mentor them. The CENS also aims to raise awareness about environmental issues in Indigenous communities.
Services
Research and development
Sampling in natural environments
Technical support
Training and mentoring
Science outreach
Environmental studies and monitoring
Information
Creation of CENS in Sept-Îles
See the press release
Fields of Research
- Impact of climate change on the biodiversity of the St. Lawrence River and its tributaries
- Oceanography and marine biology
- Water and environment quality
- Biotechnology, repurposing marine and land waste
- Developing procedures and concepts related to the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and cosmetic industries
- Studies on activities that may impact terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
- Aquaculture
- Circular economy
- Preserving the biodiversity of habitats
- Land use planning
- Protected areas
- Protecting the caribou
- Health of communities (air quality, noise environment, vibrations)
- Occupational health and safety, industrial hygiene
- Training and mentoring
- Outreach
- Other emerging activities associated with INREST’s work
INREST and the ITUM hope that the creation of the CENS is beneficial for the North Shore and all Indigenous communities are invited to participate.
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