NORDIK Institute

06/09/2026

Some of our team members' independent collaborative work continues to create impact beyond NORDIK-led initiatives.

We are pleased to share a recent publication by, Quazi Nazmus Sakib, one of our team members. The study evaluated the economic benefits of switching from an opportunistic cancer screening approach to an organized community-based screening program for oral, breast, and cervical cancers in Bangladesh. The findings suggest that an organized community-based screening program is economically favorable for a low-income country like Bangladesh, and provide important policy-relevant evidence for cancer control planning in other resource-constrained settings.

Congratulations to all the authors on this valuable contribution to global health and cancer prevention research.

The full article here - https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/09691413261458098

Objectives To evaluate the economic benefits of implementing an organized community-based screening program for oral, breast, and cervical cancers in rural Bang...

06/09/2026

A great few days at the Canadian Economics Association Annual Conference 2026 in Vancouver!
The NORDIK team was proud to present our research, connect with colleagues from across Canada and beyond, and engage in inspiring conversations about the challenges and opportunities facing our communities. We came away with new insights, new connections, and plenty of ideas to bring back to Northern Ontario.

06/09/2026

Do you love learning?
Do you have a relationship with water?
Do you want to be part of a great team?
We are hiring!
Click the link for more information!
https://ats.rippling.com/en-US/nordik/jobs/523f93c0-9022-4d32-bf87-6fa21a2a85d5

05/28/2026

We are hiring!
We are seeking an Education Program Coordinator (Water) and five Research Support Officers - three of which are field work positions (Water Team) and two of which are office-based research positions with other projects. Applicants must be between the ages of 15-30, and commit to work onsite from one of two Sault Ste Marie office locations. Please note, we are NOT able to consider international applicants for these roles.
Check out our careers page to review the postings and to apply: nordikinstitute.com/about/careers

05/27/2026

NORDIK Institute wishes everyone celebrating a happy Eid Mubarak!

05/27/2026

NORDIK Institute is honored to be a sponsor of the International Association for Great Lakes Research (IAGLR) joint conference, taking place this week in Winnipeg, Manitoba. NORDIK's Director of Operations, Dr. Elaine Ho-Tassone, is presenting at the IAGLR conference today, sharing the work of our collective water monitoring efforts, and a new community engagement platform for water quality data. NORDIK is grateful to be in attendance and share our exciting work with almost 800 people from large lakes regions around the world.

05/26/2026

Building solutions through partnership!
NORDIK Institute was pleased to bring together community partners for an engaging discussion on addressing labour market skill gaps and strengthening workforce readiness for newcomers in Northern Ontario. The ideas, energy, and collaborative spirit in the room were truly encouraging. Thank you to our partners for sharing your insights and helping shape the next phase of this important work.

05/25/2026

NORDIK is honored to celebrate and share that one of our talented Research Associates, Dr. Michael Twiss, won the 2025 'Outstanding Associate Editor' award, presented by the International Association for Great Lakes Research, for his work with the Journal of Great Lakes Research. Congratulations Dr. Twiss!

Applauding Michael Twiss, 2025 Outstanding Associate Editor!

The Editor’s Awards recognize the essential role of peer review in maintaining the quality of JGLR, honoring exceptional support of the journal’s review process.

We appreciate your impact!

05/06/2026

We came together to celebrate the people behind the work. 🎉 Our farewell potluck for Amy, our Communications Manager, and our new fiscal year leading up to NORDIK's 20th anniversary. We celebrate through food, stories, and connection. Here's to the next chapter! Miigwetch, NORDIK fam! 💖

05/05/2026

Red Dress Day, observed on May 5th, raises awareness about missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit individuals. It highlights the violence and systemic injustices faced by Indigenous communities. The red dress symbolizes their absence and loss, prompting reflection and action. Red Dress Day unites communities to honour lost lives and advocate for change, aiming to inspire healing, justice, and the protection of Indigenous rights.

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