Book review of: Aboriginal Autonomy and Development in Northern Quebec and Labrador edited by Colin H. Scott.

Includes historical review of the industry and its impact on the Inuit, role of mining sector in the Canadian economy, and identification of key problems and opportunities with respect to Inuit participation.

Case studies provide an overview of how aboriginal communities have come to terms with mining and mineral exploration in their territories. They are: Innu Nation and Inco's Voisey's Bay Nickel Mine/Mill; Lutsel K'e Dene First Nation and BHP Diamonds Inc.; Tahltan First Nation, the mining industry, and environmental assessment; Little Salmon Carmacks First Nation and B.Y.G. Mt. Nansen Gold Mine; Makivik Corporation and Falconbridge's Raglan Mine; and Nishnawbi-Aski Nation and Ontario's living legacy.

Looks at a survey of Aboriginal poverty in Canada; discusses the political nature of Aboriginal poverty; and examines the actual state practices that condition Aboriginal life chances and welfare state practices.

Description of the Hagenbeck Inuit show of 1880-81 in Germany. Originally published as "Das Eskimo - Tagebuch von 1880. Eine Völkerschau aus der Sicht eines Teilnehmers" in Kea: Zeitschrift für Kulturwissenschaften 2 (1991): 87-115.

Planning Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Waterloo, 1999.

Describes differences in the hunting territory between the Eastern James Bay Area and Southern Labrador and also notes distinctions regarding land tenure and rights.

Political Science Thesis (Ph.D.)--Université Laval, 1999. Not available in English language.

Relates four stories about Labrador people and the supernatural and the belief in Angnasheotik who are spirits of white men.

Anthropology and Archaeology Thesis (M.A.)--Memorial University of Newfoundland, 2008.

Looks at process which challenged policies and procedures of provincial research ethics system and the consequent changes to governance of health research involving Indigenous communities.

Offers insight into the role of Innu people and the problems in obtaining reliable research information on the Innu.

Comparison of similar lithics for the purpose of identifying social interaction and mapping of sources of materials during precontact period.

Assesses impact of study on a self-managed education program which attempted to balance traditional culture and language retention with contemporary education models.

Describes sites left by residents over 150 years ago that were occupied 600-700 years ago. Looks at pollen and fossil remnants.

Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--Memorial University of Newfoundland, 1991.

Discusses the positive and negative repercussions that arise as a result of tourism.

Presents an ecological and nutritional overview of Inuit food sources.

Discussion of cultural, legal and political extinguishment with regard to the Innu and also other aboriginal peoples in Canada.

Linguistics Thesis (M.A.)--Memorial University of Newfoundland, 1982.

Community Health Thesis (M.Sc.)--Memorial University of Newfoundland, 2001.

Educational Administration Thesis (M.Ed.)--Memorial University of Newfoundland, 1979.

Looks at a variety of indicators measuring economic development to provide the Atlantic Aboriginal community with a tool to measure progress in its economy; and to collect, analyse, and report on indicators of socio-economic progress.

Book review of: Bathtubs But No Water by Gerry Steele.

Shows how identity politics has changed the lives of Inuit and Inuit-Métis.

Statistics for population, housing stocks, new dwelling, house transformation, renovation and infrastructure needs, and decontamination for mold and vermiculite.

Discusses the need for labor researchers to engage with Indigenous studies to advance social and environmental justice.

Comments on the struggle for access to resources.

Looks at linkages between issues affecting Inuit and the existence of shared and overlapping responsibilities.

Discussion on the development of the Federal Framework for Aboriginal Economic Development; recent Federal measures including the Northern Strategy; a series of agreements between government and Aboriginal communities, including self-government and Comprehensive Land Claims Agreements; and examines how they can play a central role in strengthening the northern economy.

Initial descriptive page links to five reports 1) Unikkaaqatigiit: Perspectives From Inuit In Canada 2) Inuvialuit Regional Report 3) Nunavut Regional Report 4) Nunavik Regional Report 5) Nunatsiavut Regional Report.

Presents case studies of research projects in Lutsel K’e, NWT, Nain, Labrador, the Weenusk Cree Nation, Ontario, Lake Helen First Nation, Ontario and Aboriginal communities along the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve.

Looks at loss of culture and identity resulting in increased displacement and self destructive behaviour in Innu children.

Reports that using an educational counsellor to provide career education and stay-in-school initiatives from K-12 has had a positive effect on students.

Overview of consultations held with the Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal community in May and June of 2005 to review new guidelines. Recommendations provided.

Advocates a different interpretive strategy which emphasizes social process and contrasts.

Medicine and Hospital Sciences Thesis (M.Sc.)--Université Laval, 2005.

Geography, Public Policy and Public Administration Program Thesis (M.A.)--Concordia University, 1993.

Found that physicians responded positively to conventional speciality clinics, email consults and scheduled videoconferencing.

Looks at one of the earliest Inuit vocabularies collected in English.

Linguistics Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Toronto, 2011.

Study attempted to formulate recommendations that would be embraced by the target demographic group.

Reports that the Annual Aboriginal Women's Conference recommended the need for governments to deal with the issue of economic development for Aboriginal women.

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