• Chaulk, Dr. K., Director
• Sparkes, Dr. R., Labrador Associate
• Dickers, B., Administrative Staff Specialist
• MacDonald, M., Program Co-ordinator
• Nuotio Flynn, L., Manager, Labrador West

Purpose And Mandate

The Labrador Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland was established by the University to stimulate, coordinate, and support major University projects and programs designed to promote the well-being of the people of Labrador and to expand the Labrador knowledge base. Its location in Happy Valley-Goose Bay affords it a perspective on regional and aboriginal needs and issues that direct the operations of the Institute. The Institute identifies opportunities in research where the capabilities of the University may enhance our knowledge of Labrador and address concerns of the community, and puts forward educational needs for continuing human resource and cultural development.

The Institute is the main contact point for the University in Labrador and maintains communications with aboriginal and community groups and the Faculties and Schools of the University to ensure that there is a timely response to research and educational opportunities.

The Institute facilitates and coordinates the activity of personnel at the University as they undertake cultural, research, and educational activities. It partners with Faculties and Schools to solicit funds for research and the delivery of educational programs, and with other social, cultural and educational institutions in Labrador. A Labrador based archive provides a reference collection of publications on Labrador and other northern regions for public use.

The Labrador Institute works with the Office of Research which acts as the agent within the University to receive and disburse Northern Scientific Training Program grants received from the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development. The Institute also serves as the University's representative on the Association of Canadian Universities of Northern Studies and supports the University's membership in the University of the Arctic.

The Institute is not a regulatory body but it is available to advise on the normal process of grant applications by individuals. The Institute recommends that notice or copies of such applications be filed with the Institute to obviate duplication of effort within the University. It also maintains and administers an invaluable archival collection of Labrador materials. It is the Institute's intent to collect and disseminate all pertinent copies of research conducted by or through the University.

Organization

The Director of the Institute reports to the Vice-President (Academic).

The Research Advisory Committee, comprised of faculty members who are engaged in research in Labrador, maintain communications between the Institute and the Faculties and Schools. It advises on research and educational projects and priorities.

The Advisory Board, comprised of Labrador residents, has both geographic and aboriginal representation appointed by the Vice-President (Academic). The Board provides direct input from the community and offers advice on how the University can serve the needs of Labrador.

Further information may be obtained by contacting the Institute in writing to the Labrador Institute, P.O. Box 490, Station B, Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL, A0P 1E0, or by telephone to (709) 896-6210, or by fax to (709) 896-2970.