Indigenous Science and the Impacts of Plastic Pollution 

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) are partnering to launch the Indigenous Science and the Impacts of Plastic Pollution funding opportunity. This joint initiative provides research funding support to address knowledge gaps about the potential impacts of plastic pollution on Indigenous communities through the various stages of the plastic lifecycle, focusing on social, cultural and economic impacts. For this funding opportunity, at least one partner organization must be an Indigenous partner in Canada. Proposals should demonstrate that project priorities have been designed through consultation with, co-developed with, or initiated from Indigenous communities and/or organizations.  

Each grant is valued at up to $237,500 annually for a duration of up to 2 years. Research projects must address at least one of the following research objectives, as applicable, locally or across Canada:

Theme 1: Understanding the Potential Impacts of Plastic Pollution on Indigenous Peoples

Theme 2: Indigenous Approaches to Address Plastic Pollution

For more information, please click here.

Date/Time: July 16, 2025 / 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Registration:  To register for this session, please click here.

Module 6: Travelling Safely: Protecting Your Research While Travelling Abroad | Date: October 8, 2025 | Time: 1:00-2:15 PM EDT | Register Here

Module 5: Sanctions 101 - Global Affairs Canada | Date: December 3, 2025 | Time: 1:00-2:00 PM EDT | Register Here

Module 3: Demystifying the International Student Immigration Process | Date: December 10, 2025 | Time: 1:00-2:00 PM EDT | Register Here

Module 2: Dual-Use Technologies: Know Your Research - Know Your Partners | Date: October 22, 2025 | Time: 1:00-2:00 PM EDT | Register Here

Module 1: Raising Awareness of Security Risks and Mitigation Tools in the Research Ecosystem | Date: September 25, 2025 | Time: 1:00-2:00 PM EDT | Register Here

Dates/Times/Session Registration Links: June 25, 2025 (1:00 PM - 2:00 PM) / July 8, 2025 (1:00 PM - 2:00 PM)
New this year is the ability to ask questions ahead of each live Q&A session by following the ‘link to questionnaire’ below. Note that questions can be asked only in the week leading up to and during the session:
Link to questionnaires
For June 25, 2025 questionnaire
For July 8, 2025 questionnaire

Dates/Times/Session Registration Links: June 25, 2025 (1:00 PM - 2:00 PM) / July 8, 2025 (1:00 PM - 2:00 PM)
New this year is the ability to ask questions ahead of each live Q&A session by following the ‘link to questionnaire’ below. Note that questions can be asked only in the week leading up to and during the session:
Link to questionnaires
For June 25, 2025 questionnaire
For July 8, 2025 questionnaire