Northwest Territories

Examines Roque Roldán Ortiga’s six criteria for judging the quality of a particular land and resources rights regime with regards to Indigenous governments; and looks at how those criteria can be used to measure the degree to which Aboriginal peoples in Canada have been successful with their struggle to have of their land, resource and other rights recognized.

Links to videos, which present highlights from indigenous communities in nine countries, aimed at contributing to the evidence base used to make global policies to protect Indigenous Peoples' food resources and promote good health.

Examines the evolution of the Strategy and how it functions as a state-Indigenous governance relationship.

Focuses on the teachers and leaders associated with a community school which integrates language and culture into the curriculum. Accompanied by video directed by Catherine Martin. (Duration: 20:29).

Library and Information Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--The University of Alberta, 2000.

Historical background, analyses and recommendations from Indian Claims Commission (ICC) hearing on the issue of whether, under Treaty 8, the correct allotment of land had been reserved. ICC ruled that the land entitlement had not been fully satisfied and recommended that the claim be negotiated under the Specific Claims Policy. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]

Submitted to the Canadian Federal Government to ensure that the Inuit are involved in any Arctic strategies that would affect their destinies. Seven themes are explored, as well as key pressures and key risks.

Conflict Analysis and Management Thesis (M.A.)--Royal Roads University, 2001.

Comments on the Aboriginal Pipeline Group involvement with the Mackenzie Gas Project. The project is touted to transform the economy of the Northwest Territories. [One or more images have been omitted from this article due to copyright restrictions. These images are accessible in the print version of this journal]

Education Administration Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2008.

Discusses project developed to reduce the generational gap in Fort Smith, Yellowknife, Tulita, Hay River, Fort Good Hope, N'Dilo, Dettah, and Inuvik.

Themed double issue divided into four parts. French and English introduction on one pdf. To access English, scroll to page 15.

"This compendium includes ten reports outlining baccalaureate level nursing programs, delivered in all corners of the Circumpolar North, that have unique but often analogous challenges and contexts".

Special issue investigates the argument that rural communities can take leadership role in developing and delivering social services.

A group of Inuit gathered outdoors, dressed in traditional hide clothing. Location unknown. Part of the "Inuit of Keewatin" series (#12).

Compares polar bear hunting in Clyde River area of Baffin Island with Resolute Bay.

Author discusses the challenges of Arctic sovereignty, and suggests that the development of an integrated Arctic strategy must include federal, provincial and territorial governments and Aboriginal organizations to improve the lives of the Inuit.

Arts and Sciences Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Pittsburgh, 1981.

Looks at the successful Inukshuk project, which proved that the operation of a television network in the North was possible.

Opens a dialogue on the unique needs and issues relating to cancer among the Inuit.

Raises awareness, with the intent of informing decision makers, advisors and nongovernment organizations, (NGOs) regarding Inuit’s unique cancer concerns and realities.

Photograph taken of University of Saskatchewan researcher Frank Davies and local Inuit children

A group of articles and video clips from the CBC Archives provides an overview of the changing patterns and issues in the communities in the Arctic from circa 1950 to 2002.

Picture of an Inuit family at the entrance of an igloo.

Photograph depicting three Inuit girls in mission dress.

Interview about tuberculosis treatment aboard a Department of Transport ship, C. D. Howe. Duraton: 4:11.

Discusses government policies and the history of game legislation.

Photograph of two igloos near Fort Sik Sik, a sod hut used by University of Saskatchewan researchers.

Discusses an evidence-informed action plan to address the high rates of Inuit suicide.

Forty-eight legends as told by members of the Adult Education Center in Eskimo Point, Northwest Territories. Includes a brief history of each legend-teller.

Geography Thesis (M.A.)--The University of British Columbia, 1990.

Contains links to the National Inuit Position Paper regarding the CCME Canada-Wide Strategy for the Management of Municipal Wastewater Effluent and Environment Canada’s Proposed Regulatory Framework for Wastewater and regional appendices.

Physical Education Thesis (M.A.)--University of Alberta, 1978.

Map.

Discusses economic, social and geopolitical motivations for policy, officials' descriptions of projects, and participants' reactions to the moves.

"Note woman with payment in goods".

Provides an profile of sexual offenders and comparison of recidivism patterns between the Inuit and non-Aboriginal males.

Conference held May 2007 brought together addiction and mental health workers to share and gain knowledge in the areas of: approaches to healing, programs in place, and training and treatment options.

Includes variables related to age, language, health, and education of Canadian Inuit people.

Examines traditional Inuit and Yupiit stories, rituals, and colloquial sayings to reveal different meanings associated with the bearded seal in these Indigenous cultures. Finds that bearded seals can impart multiple meanings ranging from monstrous to protection to renewal and reproduction.

Adult and Higher Education Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Alberta, 1996.

Duration: 20:35. Companion book: Nilliajut: Inuit Perspectives on Security, Patriotism and Sovereignty

An Inuk family at a campsite; location unknown. Part of the "Innuit of Keewatin" series (#15).