• Contact the Nunatsiavut Government Archeologist for status of Archeology
permitting process.
• In addition, as with any research in Nunatsiavut, NG asks all research
proponents to follow the Nunatsiavut Interim Research Process (dated June
2006). For up to date information on the status of the research protocol
visit the NG website at www.nunatsiavut.com.
5. Other Types of Permits
a) Customs:
• Foreign research parties should contact customs for proper clearance.
CONTACT: Canada Border Services
Chief of Commercial Operations & Nunavut
2265 St. Laurent Blvd., Ottawa, ON, K1G 4K3
OR
Customs Inspector CCRA
P.O. Box 500A, Iqaluit, NU, X0A 0H0
Phone: (867) 979-6714 Fax: (867) 979-2857
b) Firearm License:
• Required if the applicant will carry a firearm into the field.
• Requires a security check by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).
• Firearms are normally prohibited within National Park Reserves, so it is
important to check with Parks personnel.
CONTACT: Canada Firearms Centre
Ottawa, ON, K1A 1M6
Phone: 1-800-731-4000 Fax: (613) 957-7325
Email: cfc-cafc@cfc-cafc.gc.ca
c) Polar Continental Shelf Project (PCSP) Support:
• PCSP, based out of Resolute Bay, NU, provides logistical support
to researchers.
CONTACT: Polar Continental Shelf Project
Natural Resources Canada, 615 Booth St., Room 487
Ottawa, ON, K1A 0E9
Phone: (613) 947-1650 Fax: (613) 947-1611
Email: pcsp@nrcan.gc.ca
Website: polar.nrcan.gc.ca
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