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Nunavut Economic Forum
Description
Measures the progress towards a better and sustainable quality of life and evaluates the Nunavut Economic Development strategy.
Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal Students Learn about Natural Health Products from Different Information Sources
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Sarah O. Alkholy
Samiah N. Alqahtani
Audrey Cochrane
Maria Pontes Ferreira
Fidji Gendron
Pimatisiwin, vol. 11, no. 1, 2013, pp. 99-112
Description
Study found the Elders and healers were the primary source of information for Aboriginal students. Sample was drawn from the First Nations University of Canada and the University of Regina.
Access to a Nutritious Food Basket in Eeyou Istchee: Project Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Marie-Paule Duquette
Candice Scatliff
Janine Desrosiers Choquette
Description
Main goal of study was to establish the cost and availability of Nutritional Food Basket items in the region and nearby urban centres; secondary objectives were to determine the cost of food by category, the variation in average minimal cost of items, and verify expiration date of some of the items in the basket.
Attitudes of Nunavut Inuit toward Killer Whales (Orcinus orca)
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Kristin H. Westdal
Jeff W. Higdon
Steven H. Ferguson
Arctic, vol. 66, no. 3, September 2013, pp. 279-290
Description
Study conducted between 2007 and 2010 consisted of 105 semi-directed interviews with residents of 11 communities in the Kivalliq and Qikiqtaaluk regions. Since killer whale population appears to be on the rise, perceptions of the animal and its consumption of subsistence species has implications for marine ecosystem management.
Climate-Induced Displacement of Alaska Native Communities
Alternate Title
Brookings-LSE Project on Internal Displacement
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Robin Bronen
Description
Gives an overview of climate change in Alaska and discusses its impact on rural villages, climate risks in eight communities, communities requiring complete relocation, and governments' responses.
Community-Based Participatory Research to Partner with the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes in Pharmacogenetics Research
Theses
Author/Creator
Chelsea Theresa Morales
Description
Pharmaceutical Sciences Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Montana, 2013.
Community Food Program Use in Inuvik, Northwest Territories
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
James D. Ford
Marie-Pierre Lardeau
Hilary Blackett
Susan Chatwood
Denise Kurszewski
BMC Public Health, vol. 13, October 18, 2013, p. article no. 970
Description
Study found that users were more likely to be housing insecure, female, middle-aged, unemployed, Aboriginal and lack a high school education. Compares results with those from a previous study conducted in Iqaliut, Nunavut.
Community Voices: Perspectives on Renewable Energy in Nunavut
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Nicole C. McDonald
Joshua M. Pearce
Arctic, vol. 66, no. 1, March 2013, pp. 94-104
Description
Survey sample of thirty individuals included both Inuit and non-Inuit residents of Iqaluit, Rankin Inlet, and Resolute Bay. Although participants expressed concerns about protection of environment and wildlife, effects of technology, and lack of government initiatives, they generally supported wind and solar power, but opposed hydropower.
The Contribution of Broadband to the Economic Development of First Nations in Canada
Alternate Title
CSLS Research Report ; 2013-04
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Centre for the Study of Living Standards
CSLS Research Report
Description
Econometric analysis did not find a statistically significant impact of broadband availability on employment growth and average earnings growth in the study sample of 241 First Nations reserves.
Cost of the Revised Northern Food Basket in 2012-2013
Data » Tables
Author/Creator
Nutrition North Canada (NNC)
Description
Measures cost of a nutritious diet for a family of four for one week using 67 standard food items. Used by Nutrition North Canada to determine subsidies. Prices from 2011 to March 2013 for comparison purposes. Includes link to list of items in the basket.
Demographic Adversities and Indigenous Resilience in Western Alaska
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Kenneth L. Pratt
Joan C. Stevenson
Phillip M. Everson
Études Inuit Studies, vol. 37, no. 1, Reconstructions du passé inuit / Reconstructions of the Inuit Past, 2013, pp. 35-56
Description
Reports on the resilience of Indigenous populations reacting to culturally challenging events such as disease and declining resources in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Dietary Habits of Aboriginal Children
Alternate Title
Dietary Habits of Aboriginal Children: Health Matters
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Kellie A. Langlois
Leanne C. Findlay
Dafna E. Kohen
Health Reports, vol. 24, no. 4, April 2013, pp. 3-7
Description
Overview of how often certain foods are consumed by Inuit, Métis and First Nations children living of- reserve. Based on the 2006 Aboriginal Children's Survey.
Digital Inclusion and Wellbeing in New Zealand
Alternate Title
Motu Working Paper ; 19-17
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Arthur Grimes
Dominic White
Description
Reports results from four large-scale surveys.
First Nations Cancer Control in Canada Baseline Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer
Description
Looks at barriers to health service delivery, coordination of care, patient identification, community awareness, and cancer education. Provides overview as of June 2012.
First Nations Food, Nutrition & Environment Study: Final Report for Eight Assembly of First Nations Regions
Alternate Title
First Nations Food, Nutrition & Environment Study: Summary of Key Findings for Eight Assembly of First Nations Regions 2008-2018
FNFNES Final Report for Eight Assembly of First Nations Regions: Draft Comprehensive Technical Report
FNFNES Summary of Key Findings for Eight Assembly of First Nations Regions 2008-2018
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Laurie Chan
Malek Batal
Tonio Sadik
Constantice Tikhonov
Harold Schwartz ... [et al.]
Description
Study involves five components: household interviews collecting information on dietary patterns, lifestyle and general health status; environmental concerns and food security; sampling traditional foods for contaminants; sampling water for trace metals; hair sampling for mercury; and surface water sampling for pharmaceuticals
Related material: Summary of Key Findings for Eight Assembly of First Nations Regions 2008-2018.
First Nations Food, Nutrition & Environment Study: Results from Quebec 2016
Alternate Title
FNFNES Results form Quebec 2016
[First Nations Food, Nutrition & Environment Study Quebec and Labrador Regional Results]
[FNFNES Quebec and Labrador Regional Results]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Laurie Chan
Malek Batal
Olivier Receveur
Tonio Sadik
Description
Study involves five components: household interviews collecting information on dietary patterns, lifestyle and general health status; environmental concerns and food security; sampling traditional foods for contaminants; sampling water for trace metals; hair sampling for mercury; and surface water sampling for pharmaceuticals.
First Peoples of Canada: Presenting the History and Continuing Presence of Aboriginal People in Canada
Web Sites » Virtual Exhibits
Author/Creator
Stephen Augustine
Morgan Baillargeon
Ian Dyck
David Keenlyside
Andrea Laforet ... [et al.]
Description
Virtual exhibition includes topics such as demography, geography. hunting, fishing, trapping, trade, and the Metis; includes several short biographies.
First Peoples Worldwide’s Indigenous Rights Risk Report for the Extractive Industry (U.S.): Preliminary Findings, October 28, 2013
Alternate Title
Indigenous Rights Risk Report for the Extractive Industry
Documents & Presentations
Description
Financial analysis of the risks to investors and shareholders when companies fail to honour Indigenous rights.
[Food Price Survey Report August 2013 (3 Tables)]
Alternate Title
Pilot Nunavut Food Price Survey [Territory Only] April 2013
Pilot Nunavut Food Price Survey: Comparable to Canada April 2013
Pilot Nunavut Food Price Survey: Sample Food Basket April 2013
Data » Tables
Author/Creator
Nunavut Bureau of Statistics
Description
Used basket comprised of 34 items. Statistical table.
Sources: Pilot Nunavut Food Survey and Statistics Canada CANSIM (Canadian Socio-economic Information Management System) table #326-0012.
Gaining Insights About Water: The Value of Surveys in First Nations Communities to Inform Water Governance
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Julia Baird
Blair Carter
Kate Cave
Diane Dupont
Paul General ... [et al.]
Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 23, no. 4, Special Issue: Exploring the Governance Landscape of Indigenous Peoples and Water in Canada, Spring, 2013, pp. 1-18
Description
Looks at the importance of surveys as a tool for information regarding water governance, water quality and community connections to water.
Healing of the Canoe Curriculum Training Manual
Alternate Title
HOC Curriculum Training Manual
Healing of the Canoe: A Life Skills Curriculum Training for Native Youth
Culturally Grounded Life Skills for Youth Curriculum
Three-site Healing of the Canoe Survey Results, 2018-2019
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Suquamish Tribe
Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Institute, University of Washington
Description
Developed to address problems of youth suicide and substance abuse through a sense of cultural belonging and revitalization.
The Health and Well-being of American Indian and Alaska Native Children: Parental Report From the National Survey of Children's Health, 2007
Alternate Title
The National Survey of Children's Health 2007: American Indians/Alaska Natives
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Health Resources and Services Administration Maternal and Child Health Bureau
Description
Looks at data for parental perceptions of health from unique communities and environments in seven states and presents indicators in the family environment that may support or threaten families and children.
Idle No More at Six Months: Analysis of the First Six Months of the Idle No More Movement
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Mark Blevis]
Description
Provides statistics on social media activity associated with the movement with focus on tweets identified with the hashtags #IdleNoMore and #NativeWinter, or the phrase "Idle No More".
Indigenous Knowledge System and Local Adaptation Strategies to Flooding in Coastal Rural Communities of Nigeria
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Oluseyi Olubunmi Fabiyi
Joseph Oloukoi
Journal of Indigenous Social Development, vol. 2, no. 1, September 2013, pp. 1-19
Description
Examines traditional practices, belief systems, and management approaches used by indigenous peoples to manage flood disasters.
Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada: Teacher's Kit for Giant Floor Map
Web Sites
Author/Creator
Canadian Geographic Education
Description
Topics include climate change, demographics, Indigenous governance, housing, human rights, Indigenous languages, migration, famous people, original place names, residential schools, seasonal cycles, symbols, timeline, trade routes, and treaties, land disputes, agreements and rights.
Although activities were created for the giant floor map, they can be adapted to the printable tile version.
Injuries in the North - Analysis of 20 Years of Surveillance Data Collected by the Canadian Hospitals Injury Reporting and Prevention Program
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Minh T. Do
Myléne Fréchette
Steven McFaull
Bryany Denning
Mike Ruta
Wendy Thompson
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 72, 2013, p. article no. 21090
Description
Study results indicated that the physical and climate challenges posed in the northern Canadian setting are factors in a higher injury rate.
Injury of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People Due to Transport
Alternate Title
Injury Research and Statistics Series (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare) ; no. 103
E-Books
Author/Creator
J. E. Harrison
G. Henley
Issues Surrounding Cyber-Safety for Indigenous Australians
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Catryna Bilyk
Alex Hawke
Michael Danby
Nola Marino
Graham Perrett ... [et al.]
The Journal of the Canadian Rheumatology Association (Spring 2013, Volume 23, Number 1)
Alternate Title
The Journal of the Canadian Rheumatology Association: Focus on Aboriginal Health and Rheumatology
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Henry L. Averns
Cheryl Barnabe
Joyce Greene
Harold Boudreau
Alka Bhalla ... [et al.]
Description
Entire journal issue discusses rheumatic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis in the Aboriginal population with a focus on care, barriers and gaps. Full issue on one pdf.
Kinship, Family, and Exchange in a Labrador Inuit Community
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Kirk Dombrowski
Bilal Khan
Emily Channell
Joshua Moses
Kate McLeann ... [et al.]
Arctic Anthropology, vol. 50, no. 1, 2013, pp. 89-104
Description
Uses social network approach to analyze data from 330 interviews. Argues that past emphasis on traditional vs. store-bought items misses importance of reciprocal vs. one-way giving.
Lessons From the 'Bucket Brigade': Using Social Ecology and Empowerment Models to Address Nutritional Education and Cultural Invigoration Among Urban Native American Adults
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Michèle Companion
Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 24, no. 1, Summer, 2013, pp. 1-16
Description
Comments on a successful pilot program that found people want more information on nutritional options, community gardening and other skills to encourage a healthier lifestyle.
A Methodological Model for Exchanging Local and Scientific Climate Change Knowledge in Northeastern Siberia
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Susan A. Crate
Alexander N. Fedorov
Arctic, vol. 66, no. 3, September 2013, pp. 338-350
Description
Analyzes findings from “Knowledge Exchanges,” involving the Viliui Sakha, native agropastoralists, regional scientific specialists, a cultural anthropologist, and a permafrost scientist.
Nunavut Economic Development Strategy Report on Research Findings
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Aarluk Consulting
Description
Reports on implementation of recommendations in four areas: land; people; community economics, and territorial economics. Information will be used to develop a second Nunavut Economic Development Strategy for 2014-2024.
Opportunities For First Nation Prosperity Through Oil and Gas Development
Alternate Title
Studies in Energy Transportation, November 2013
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Ravina Bains
Description
Shows First Nations communities are in a unique position geographically and have the demographics and labour force to increase employment through skills training and collaboration.
Our Health Counts: Unmasking Health and Social Disparities Among Aboriginal People in Ontario
Theses
Author/Creator
Michelle Firestone
Description
Public Health Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Toronto, 2013.
Our Stories: First Peoples in Canada
E-Books
Author/Creator
[Jodie Adams
Liz Clarke
Dani Kwan-Lafond
Meera Mather
Natalie Thornhill ... [et al.]]
Description
eTextbook is a multi-media resource developed in collaboration with Indigenous peoples from across Canada. Covers both historical and contemporary topics.
Can be downloaded as iBook, ePub, or PDF.
Our Stories: First Peoples in Canada
E-Books
Author/Creator
[Jodie Adams
Liz Clarke
Dani Kwan-Lafond
Meera Mather
Natalie Thornhill ... [et al.]]
Description
eTextbook is a multi-media resource developed in collaboration with Indigenous peoples from across Canada. Covers both historical and contemporary topics.
Can be downloaded as iBook, ePub, or PDF.
The Preservation of Canadian Indigenous Language and Culture Through Educational Technology
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Andrew Kitchenham
AlterNative, vol. 9, no. 4, 2013, pp. 351-364
Description
Study shows that video media is a powerful and useful tool to preserve oral language and culture.
Quebec First Nations Regional Health Survey - 2008: Chapter 7: Food and Physical Activity
E-Books
Author/Creator
First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission
Description
Data collected between September 2008 and February 2010 in 21 communities. Most responses divided by age group; some by geographic zone.
Tribal Technology Assessment: The State of Internet Service on Tribal Lands
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Brian Howard
Traci Morris
Description
Quantitative study of broadband access, device use, and uses of the internet by Tribal peoples. Combines survey results, normed against other national surveys, and case studies of six successful projects.
Understanding from Within: Research Findings and NWAC's Contributions to Canada's National Population Health Study on Neurological Conditions (NPHSNC)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Native Women's Association of Canada
Description
Project's main objective was to gain understanding of the impact of disease by interviewing women who had a condition or were caregivers of someone who did. Bulk of report is personal narratives.
Urban Indian Perspectives of Traditional Indian Medicine
Theses
Author/Creator
Annette Squetimkin-Anquoe
Description
Leadership and Change Thesis (Ph.D.)--Antioch University, 2013.
Use of Indigenous Knowledge in Modeling the Water Quality Dynamics in Peepeekisis and Kahkewistahaw First Nations Communities
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Arzu Sardarli
Pimatisiwin, vol. 11, no. 1, 2013, pp. 55-63
Description
Study used elders' evaluations of changes in the water quality in Qu'Appelle Valley for a statistical analysis.
Ways We Respect Caribou: Teetł’it Gwich’in Rules
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Kristine Wray
Brenda Parlee
Arctic, vol. 66, no. 1, March 2013, pp. 68-78
Description
Study conducted from 2007 to 2010 compared elders' traditional attitudes about harvesting with those of the younger generation of hunters.
What's to Eat?: Improving Food Literacy in Canada
Alternate Title
Report (Conference Board of Canada) ; October 2013
[Conference Board of Canada Publication ; 14-091]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Alison Howard
Jessica Brichta
Description
Examines why food literacy matters, the state of food literacy in Canada, current efforts to develop food literacy, and recommends strategies to further improve Canadian household attitudes, skills, and knowledge about food.