Food

Environmental Studies Thesis (M.E.S.)--University of Waterloo, 2007.

An exposure assessment found that concentrations in the 89 people tested were relatively low.

Comparative study reveals variance in levels of contaminants dependent on location.

Report concluded that food insecurity is linked to the Westernization of diet and to traditional diet sources becoming contaminated. More research is recommended.

Discusses how public health must take full account of the traditional food practices of Aboriginal people including the harvesting, sharing, and consumption of country and traditional foods.

Discussion of models to make valid assessments of measuring variables.

Three case studies illustrate the use of the Food Sovereignty Assessment Tool: Cochiti Pueblo, Diné Policy Institute, and the Mvskoke Food Sovereignty Initiative.

Integrated Studies in Land and Food Systems Thesis (M. Sc.)--University of British Columbia, 2009.

Mouse over images to link to: household life (includes clothing, cooking, preserving food, etc.), village information (homes), resource gathering, spirituality (includes ceremonies, medicine man), stages of life and transportation.

Mouse over images to link to: household life (includes clothing, cooking, preserving food, etc.), village information (homes), resource gathering, society (includes role of elders and chiefs, governance, naming), gatherings (includes dancing and singing, trade), stages of life, and games.

Results indicated Native Americans from coastal regions may consume 10 times or more seafood than the average U.S. person, exposing them more pollutants and biotoxins.

Study findings indicate that children and smokers should limit consumption of moose kidney and liver but consumption of moose muscle did not need to be restricted.

Results from survey of 191 households conducted by the Hul'qumi'num Treaty Group (Cowichan, Chemainus, Penelakut, Lyackson, Halalt and Lake Cowichan First Nations) to determine actual and wished for levels of harvesting of traditional foods.

Points out the social, economic and cultural significance of food sharing.

Argues that the federal government's Nutrition North Canada program fails to meet the needs of northern residents because it fails to take into account the health and cultural aspects of traditional foods.

Study highlights potential barriers toward adoption of healthy behaviours including the environment which was viewed as unfavourable for walking, provided limited access to healthy food, and easy access to tobacco.

Looks at whether consumption by Dene and Métis families declined during the construction phase of the Norman Wells Pipe Line Project

A set of 19 photos of Napthelie McKenzie showing how a fish can be cooked upwanask style over an open fire, without a frying pan, using sticks to hold it. Birchbark can serve as a plate in the bush.

Looks at the need to import provisions to feed the growing population. Chapter from Papers of the 39th Algonquian Conference edited by Karl S. Hele, Regna Darnell.

Cora Sanderson and Archdeacon J.E. McKay tell of their lives in the bush and in La Ronge.

Originally published: 1917.

Discusses the introduction of new technology and the changes on American Indian reservations after the Second World War.

Dietetics and Human Nutrition Thesis (Ph.D.)--McGill University, 2011.

Geography Thesis (M.A.)--McGill University, 1996.

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 March 2011 to March 2012. Includes link to list of items in the basket.

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.

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 March 2011 to March 2014 for comparison purposes. Includes link to list of items in the basket.

Measures cost of 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 2015. Includes link to list of items in the basket.

Measures cost of a nutritious diet for a family of four for one week using standard food items. Used by Nutrition North Canada to determine subsidies. Prices from March 2011 to March 2016.

Measures cost of a nutritious diet for a family of four for one week using standard food items. Used by Nutrition North Canada to determine subsidies. Table has been modified to show only the comparison with the base year, March 2011, and the yearly differences from March 2016 and March 2017.

Shows cost in communities eligible for the Nutrition North Canada program. Amounts are estimates of what it cost to feed family of four a healthy diet for one week.

Shows cost in communities eligible for the Nutrition North Canada program. Amounts are estimates of what it cost to feed family of four a healthy diet for one week.

Measures cost of 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 of 2020.

Looked at costs associated with obtaining nutritionally beneficial country food in order assess its viability as a alternative to expensive purchased foods. Found that while it required significant energy and time, it was economically comparable. Worked with the five Shibogama First Nations.

Geography Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Victoria, 2006.

Advocates consumption of locally accessible foods and cites their specific nutritional benefits.

Focuses on health and access to healthcare, participation and consultation, access to information, livelihoods, territories, land and resources, and access to clean water and sanitation facilities. Under each topic lists promising practices and key actions for States and other stakeholders.

Statistics on price index for all products and prices indices for major product categories, selected non-perishable and selected food products, fruit and vegetables, baby products, and butter.

Examines a conceptual framework used with food security movement that helps young people understand their social context and values and engages them in social justice work.

Envirnoment and Sustainability Thesis (MES)--University of Saskatchewan, 2012.

Looks at awareness and use of the Good Food Junction located in Station 20 West. Sample consisted of 365 residents of King George, Pleasant Hill, Riversdale and Westmount neighbourhoods.

Comments on the parameters for successfully implementing this program as discussed in a workshop with elders.

Highlights cultural and medicinal uses.

Architecture Thesis (M.Arch.)--Dalhousie University, 2006.

Looks at three case studies involving vitamin D and iron deficient anemia.

Anthropology Honours Thesis (B.A.)--St. Francis Xavier University, 2011.