Northwest Territories

Learning About the Residential School System in Canada

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Liz Fowler
Mindy Willett
Northern Public Affairs, vol. 2, Special Issue 2014: Revitalizing Education in Inuit Nunangat, 2014, pp. 40-41
Description
Discusses new mandatory module about the history and legacy of residential schools for grade 10 classes in both territories.
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Legacy of Residential Schools: Missing and Murdered Aboriginal Women

Alternate Title
From Truth to Reconciliation: Transforming the Legacy of Residential Schools
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Beverley Jacobs
Andrea J. Williams
Description
Describes the findings of the Sisters in Spirit initiative and work with grieving families. Chapter from From Truth to Reconciliation: Transforming the Legacy of Residential Schools edited by Marlene Brant Castellano.
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[Legends IX]: Gwich'in Legends

Alternate Title
Ideas (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation)
Legends of the Gwich'in
Legends Project
Media » Sound Recordings
Author/Creator
Elizabeth Greenland
Mary Kend
Annie Norbert
Gabe Andre
Eunice Mitchell
Description
The Legends Project is a compilation of traditional oral stories, legends, and histories of Canada's Inuit and First Nations. They are transcribed, dramatized, and cast within the communities. This audio recording is from the Northwest Territories. Duration: 53:58
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The Life of the Copper Eskimos

Alternate Title
Report of the Canadian Arctic Expedition 1913-18 ; vol. 12, pt A
Southern Party, 1913-16, Canadian Arctic Expedition
The Copper Eskimos
E-Books
Author/Creator
[Diamond] Jennes
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A Life Vest for Hudson Bay's Drifting Stewardship

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Nunavut Hudson Bay Inter-Agency Working Group
Arctic, vol. 61, no. 5, Supplement 1, 2008, pp. 35-47
Description
Discusses the use of scientific and Inuit knowledge to understand the effects of natural and human-induced changes on the Arctic marine ecosystem and the collaboration needed to unify the coastal and marine governance in the eastern Canadian Arctic.
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Like the Sound of a Drum

Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Macdonald Stainsby
Canadian Dimension, vol. 42, no. 2, March/April 2008, p. [?]
Description
Book review of: Like the Sound of a Drum: Aboriginal Cultural Politics in Denendeh and Nunavut by Peter Kulchyski.
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List of Known IBAs

Alternate Title
IBA Database
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Impact and Benefit Agreement Research Network
Description
Provides a nationwide list of Impact and Benefits Agreements.
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Literacy in Canada’s North

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Helen Balanoff
Beth Mulloy
Northern Public Affairs, vol. 2, no. 2, Literacy & Democracy, December 2013, pp. [33]-36
Description
Discussion on culture-based approaches to literacy and essential skills.
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Little Voices of Nunavut: A Study of Women's Homelessness North of 60: Territorial Report

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Shylah Elliott
Rian van Bruggen
Judie Bopp]
Description
Data was gathered from women experiencing or at risk for homelessness, service providers, policy makers and program managers. Highlights findings with respect to determinants and impact of homelessness, policy and bureaucratic practice environment, and gaps in service provision. Concludes with 14 recommendations.
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The Littlest Sled Dog

Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Angela J. Reynolds
School Library Journal, vol. 55, no. 1, January 2009, p. 78
Description
Book review of: The Littlest Sled Dog by Michael Kusugak and illustrated by Vladyana Krykorka.
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Log Cabin

Images » Photographs
Author/Creator
Luidger Mueller-Wille
Description
Photograph. On information card: Ten year old log cabin with extended tent porch in Chipewyan trappers camp. Dunvegan Lake Camp, Mackenzie District, N.W.T.
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Looking for Solutions in the Canadian North: Modern Treaties as a New Strategy

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
James C. Saku
Robert M. Bone
The Canadian Geographer, vol. 44, no. 3, 2000, pp. 259-270
Description
Compares economic development in three different areas: the Western Arctic, Central Arctic and Northern Quebec, over a ten year period and argues that those who signed agreements earlier have experienced more rapid and persistent development.
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Lost Visions, Forgotten Dreams: Life and Art of an Ancient Arctic People

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Michelle Samagalski
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 17, no. 2, 1997, pp. 355-356
Description
Review of the art exhibition: Lost Visions, Forgotten Dreams curated by Robert McGhee and Patricia Sutherland and held at the Canadian Museum of Civilization in Hull, Quebec, November 1996 to September 1997 provides some insights into the Tuniit people.
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Made in Canada

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Virginia Watt
Inuit Art Quarterly, vol. 8, no. 2, Summer, 1993, pp. 43-44
Description
Comments on the mace used in the Parliament of Canada and the mace used in the Northwest Territories Legislature. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 43.
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