Since 2010, AICBR has been working in partnership with the University of Alberta and Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation to conduct The Old Crow H. pylori Project.

H. pylori is short for Helicobacter pylori. It is the name of bacteria that infect the stomach. About half of the world population has chronic H. pylori infection, which irritates the stomach lining, causing gastritis. Most people with H. pylori infection don't feel sick. Some get long-lasting stomach discomfort and a small percent get serious diseases like stomach ulcers, and much more rarely, stomach cancer.

This project has received five years of funding and will be expanded to other communities in the Yukon and the Northwest Territories as requested. If you are interested in more information or to become involved, please contact us.