Newfoundland and Labrador

Provides statistics on access to all-season roads and regional energy grid, population living in suitable housing, and internet capability in Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Nunatsiavut, and Nunavik.Recommendations focus on coordinated investments, a dedicated investment fund, and supporting community capacity.

Makes recommendations under four themes: traditional foods, local food production, Federal subsidy and support programs, and project funding coordination and promotion.

Summary of a pilot project including overall outcomes for youth, technical skills gained, and improvements in literacy and essential skills.

Looks at the question of Inuit presence south of Hamilton Inlet and the view that it was a short-term presence for the purpose of trading with Europeans.

Looks at how food related research is viewed and health disparities linked to diet in the Inuit Nunangat region.

Looks at alternative model to evaluate teacher development based on videotaping classroom activity to help recognize culturally diverse teaching styles.

Thesis (M.A.)--Dalhousie University, 2014.

Uses information from the 2006 Aboriginal Children's Survey.

Using questions from the 2006 Aboriginal Children's Survey examines breastfeeding practices and factors that influence Inuit mothers.

Report is based on feedback from five meetings held to discuss adult learning needs in Atlantic Canada, with a primary focus on literacy, post-secondary education and employment.

Author discusses his understanding of the attitudes toward, relationships held, and some stories told about snakes and amphibians.

Identifies trends in peer-reviewed research by analyzing contents of 117 articles. Databases searched were ISI Web of Knowledge, PubMed and GeoBase.

Discusses how the negative impacts of resource extraction development can be minimized for increased self reliance, self determination and a sustainable future in Inuit regions.

Discusses the failure of the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (JCPC) in 1927 to consider the perspectives of the Inuit, Innut, and Algonquian peoples when resolving the question of the border between Newfoundland and Quebec in the Labrador region. Highlights this practice as a reflection of Canada’s colonial past and how the inclusion of Indigenous knowledge would have changed the process.

Thesis (M.A.)--The University of Guelph, 2009.

File contains a presentation by the Aboriginal Youth Group of the Miawpukek Band. The seven members present discuss a variety of youth concerns such as sporting and recreational facilities, alcohol and drug abuse, and education with the assembled Commissioners.

File contains a presentation by Danny Pottle, representative, St. John's Native Friendship Centre. He introduces two women from the Friendship Centre as co-presenters. An overview and brief history of the Centre with available services and programs are presented. Among other points, Pottle recommends that the work of interpreting be recognized by government agencies. Following the presentation is a discussion with the Commissioners.

File contains a presentation by Dr. Adrian Tanner, Native Peoples' Support Group of Newfoundland and Labrador. This group is primarily made up of non-Aboriginal people who believe a partnership between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people could work towards solutions for the problems facing Aboriginal people. The group's main focus is self-government and Tanner draws parallels between Newfoundland entering Confederation in 1949 and the push for Aboriginal self-government. Following the presentation is a discussion with the Commission members.

File contains a presentation by Mr. Gerard Webb, Federation of Newfoundland Indians. Webb discusses the history of the organization and its court and policy challenges with relation to the federal and provincial governments. Webb also discusses some of the socioeconomic issues facing his constituents such as housing and cultural concerns. The assembled Commissioners engage Mr. Webb in a conversation on some of the points raised. Following this the day's proceedings are adjourned with a Closing Prayer.

File contains a presentation by Jerry Wetzel of Conne River, Newfoundland, describing in detail the history of the Mi'kmaq people in Newfoundland and the French in the 1700s. He debunks the "Mi'kmaq Mercenary Myth," a common myth that the Mi'kmaq people were brought to Newfoundland by the French to exterminate the Beothuks. Wetzel states that the Royal Proclamation of 1763 has been used by the Canadian government to "try to oppress the Mi'kmaq people and to destroy, to usurp their lands and destroy their self-government.

File contains a presentation by Chief Geraldine Kelly, Archaeologist Jerry Penny, Director of Education Edwina Wetzel, and Michael Joe, all of the Miawpukek Band, Conne River, Newfoundland. The presenters discuss the history of the Micmac people in Newfoundland, and claim that they have Aboriginal rights on the island. They discuss some of the archaeological and historical evidence for this, and the court case that the band is involved in with the federal government to have these claims recognized.

This file contains a presentation by Tony Andersen beginning with the history of the Torngat Regional Housing Association. Single parents and elders are particularly affected by the poor quality and lack of proper housing and Andersen calls on the Commission to help address the housing problem for Inuit people in Labrador. A question-and-answer period with the Commissioners follows the presentation.

File contains a presentation by Tony John of the Glenwood Indian Band. John discusses the history of his people in Newfoundland, stating that they are not just Micmac but intermarried with the Beothuk and have been systematically neglected by both the federal and provincial governments who claim there are no Aboriginal people on the island. John discusses some of the issues his people face in central Newfoundland, the key one being the need for recognition.

File contains volume 3 of the transcript of the National Round Table on Aboriginal Health and Social Issues of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Vancouver, British Columbia. This portion of the volume contains opening remarks and a presentation of Discussion Paper H by Iris Allen on Day 3. Questions concerning this paper are found after the presentation of Discussion paper K.

Article describes Rural360 as a research incubator which provides funding and support for Northern Newfoundland and Coastal Labrador (NNCL) physicians to design and conduct research which improves accessible and culturally relevant healthcare in NNCL.

Report conducted to support First Nations fisheries in the Atlantic region and provide information to potential students by identifying support services, college programming, research centres, reports and projects.

Investigates challenges, opportunities and approaches for fostering research and developing collaborations.

Examines health status of the Inuit population within the changing contexts of population and socio-economic factors.

Book review of Skin for Skin by Gerald M. Sider.

Statistics from the 2012 Aboriginal Peoples Survey. Some correlates appear to be sex-specific, and findings identify some of the protective and risk factors.

Looks at key determinants of Inuit health disparities and provides solutions to address those disparities.

Outlines determinants and existing research for future action.

Looked at the communities of Millbrook First Nation (Nova Scotia), Miawpukek Mi'kmawey Mawio'mi Conne River First Nation (Newfoundland and Labrador), and Tobique Mailiseet Nation (New Brunswick).

Linguistics Thesis (M.A.)--Memorial University of Newfoundland, 2009.

Interviews several artists regarding the natural and local materials they use. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 36.

Identifies gaps in public health knowledge and emerging priorities needed to improve the health of Inuit people.

Statistical data. 4 tables. Source: 2006 Census of Population.

Statistical data compares 2016/2017 cases in Nunavut, Canada as a whole, as well as each of the provinces and other territories.

Statistical data compares 2014 to 2013 data in Nunavut, Canada as a whole, as well as each of the provinces and other territories.

Statistical data of percentage of daily or occasional smokers amongst the population 12 years and over in Nunavut, Canada as a whole, as well as each province and other territories.

Statistical data. 4 tables.

4 data tables. Scroll through document to locate each title.

Statistical data on homicide by province, territory and Canada as a whole.

Statistical data. 4 tables. Source: 2006 Census of Population.