A decade of improving lives in the North

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“NORDIK has partnered at local, regional, and international levels on over 100 projects, and the brilliant team of researchers, students and change-makers that have been part of NORDIK’s story have provided us with much to celebrate over the past 10 years.”
Sean Meades, Acting Director, NORDIK Institute

A decade of improving lives in the North

Algoma University’s NORDIK Institute is doing pioneering research to enhance the lives of Northern Ontario and its people.

In its 10-year history, NORDIK (Northern Ontario Research, Development, Ideas and Knowledge) has taken on myriad projects, including agricultural innovation, evaluating local mental health systems, promoting social enterprise, and driving economic development and resilience in the Sault Ste. Marie community.

NORDIK’s stated mission is to promote more vibrant, caring and sustainable communities through research, dialogue, analysis and reflection dedicated to the practice of holistic community development.

The institute partners with undergraduates in Algoma’s Community Economic and Social Development degree program, providing them with valuable hands-on experience in NORDIK’s research projects.