Labrador

Determines water use patterns and characteristics that affect water insecurity and how this is being handled by the community.

Comments on the archaeological evidence from three sites that identifies Inuit response to European presence.

Audit covered the period between 1 January 2012 and 31 March 2015.

Reports on commitments made by the federal and provincial government to address suicide and substance abuse in the communities of Sheshatshiu Innu and Mushuau Innu, Labrador.

Purpose of study was to identify barriers to filing and benefit uptake. Conducted 12 discussion groups with community and band council members in six Indigenous communities (Sunchild First Nation, Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation, Cree Nation of Mistissini, Sheshatshiu Innu First Nation, K’atl’odeeche First Nation, Fort Nelson First Nation); and 42 in-depth telephone interviews with intermediaries Final revision date: July 28, 2017.

Consists of literature review, survey and interview results, and summary of National Inuit Housing Consultation Meeting held in 2000.

Describes the development and administration of Atlantic Canada's First Nation Help Desk network, which provides broadband services to 30 Mi’kmaq, Maliseet, and Innu First Nation communities.

Related Material: Research Agreement Template. Companion Guide.

Related material: First Nations in Quebec and Labrador's Research Protocol.

Contains links to extensive list of publications.

Economic evaluation of three principal federal-provincial funding agreements: The Contribution Agreement Between the Government of Canada and the Government of Newfoundland for the Benefit of the Innu Communities of Labrador: 1991-1996, The Contribution Agreement Between the Government of Canada and the Government of Newfoundland for the Benefit of the Inuit Communities of Labrador: 1989-1994, and The Canada-Newfoundland-Native-Peoples-of-Labrador Health Agreement: 1984-85.

Related material: 2002 Report.

Interdisciplinary Thesis (Ph.D.)--Dalhousie University, 2009.

Concerns voiced that nickel mine project could prove disastrous for the region's environment and people. Activists want land claims settled before development moves forward.

History Thesis (M.A.)--Memorial University of Newfoundland, 1967.

Book review of: The Friendly Montagnais and Their Neighbours in the Ungava Peninsula by Francis Harper.

Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Manitoba, 1999.

Looks at the role of women in resource development and community governance from an economic, socio-cultural and political point of view.

Compares three environmental assessment (EA) cases: Voisey's Bay Mine and Mill in Nunatsiavut; Meadowbank Mine in Nunavut; and the Mackenzie Gas Project in the Northwest Territories. Discusses gendered nature of the resource decision-making processes and argues that EA process privileges resource extraction, re-inscribes gender hierarchies, and undermines Indigenous mixed economies.

Examines the impact of Inuit and Innu womens' participation in environmental assessment with regards to the Voisey's Bay nickel mine.

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

Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Virginia, 2011.

Details proceedings of conference held for Aboriginal women from Newfoundland and Labrador which facilitated the sharing of concerns with officials from the Provincial Government, Aboriginal Governments and community organizations.

Discusses results of project undertaken to map and inventory community gardens and greenhouses in Labrador, Nunavik, Nunavut, Yukon, and the Northwest Territories.

Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--McGill University, 1978.

Presents a biography, CD's and song clips of music by Harry Martin.

Teacher resource for Grade 11 Aboriginal Studies classes. Discusses the relocation of the Mushuaua Innu of Labrador which happened on three separate occasions: 1948, 1967 and 2002. Excerpt from Peoples and Cultural Change Teacher Resource by the Kanai Board of Education.

Natural Resources Management Thesis (M.N.R.M.)--University of Manitoba, 1999.

At issue is whether Métis located in southern Labrador have rights which compel the Crown to engage in consultation regarding areas affected by Phase III of the Trans-Labrador Highway.

Presents cultural heritage under eight headings: way of life, migratory practices, residential group, sod house, seal and market economy, transportation, and sealskin clothing and accessories.

Proceedings from the second Virtual Roundtable on First Nation Citizenship held June 20, 2011. Roundtable featured discussion on First Nation citizenship, identity, and Nationhood.

Philosophy Thesis (Ph.D.)--Dalhousie University, 2007.

Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--City University of New York, 2003.

Anthropology / Archaeology Thesis (M.A.)--Memorial University of Newfoundland, 2004.

Update on the efforts to return to Labrador the remains of 8 Inuit who died in Europe of smallpox during their exhibition tour in 1880-81.

Montagnais myth, The Caribou-Man, undergoes ethnoscientific analysis using Indigenous knowledge to understand mythical elements. (Abstract in French/English, article in French only)

Book review of: Honouring Our Elders edited by William W. Fitzhugh, Stephen Loring and Daniel Odess.

Reviews studies and identifies gaps in knowledge in the areas of: susceptibility, degree of exposure, health implications, and requirements for risk management.

Film comments on the social and technological changes that are confronting the traditional hunting culture of the Innu. Accompanying material: Hunters and Bombers [Study Guide]. Duration: 53:31.

Guide to accompany film, Hunters and Bombers. Contains information about the Innu society and discussion questions.

Discussion of the profound dissatisfaction with the health care system and recommendations to improve service.

Summarizes a study of the effectiveness of community-based, culturally relevant, sexual education in an Inuit community in Labrador. Researchers found that overall knowledge and attitude scores increased pre- to post-questionnaire as a result of the sexual health education presentation.

Discusses the educational experiences of the artists. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 45.

"National publication for the Indians of Canada". Focus on Indigenous issues, events at residential schools and legal decisions. Previously published as Indian Missionary Record. Articles reflect the attitudes and polices of the time.

Discusses elements of traditional governance that should be considered in current governance processes to accommodate cultural differences.

Presents findings and recommendations of a study which investigated the working life of Aboriginal nurses.

Argues that there is a fundamental relationship between the geophysical environment and Métis well-being, which is being threatened by government regulations and industrial development.