Aurora Research Institute, Aurora College

Mandate
The Aurora Research Institute’s mandate is to improve the quality of life for NWT residents by applying scientific, technological and indigenous knowledge to solve northern problems and advance social and economic goals.

Mission 
The Aurora Research Institute facilitates and conducts research in the Northwest Territories, and acts as a hub of northern knowledge. The Aurora Research Institute advances the territory’s research capacity through discovery, outreach, and education.

Vision
The vision of the Aurora Research Institute is to be a leader in generating and sharing knowledge in the Northwest Territories. The Aurora Research Institute will use its expertise to build strategic partnerships that expand the territory’s research capacity, helping to ensure that research in the NWT produces meaningful outcomes for its residents while contributing to issues of global concern.