Northwest Territories

Examines the role that "place" plays in radical Indigenous activism.

Communication Studies Thesis (M.A.)--Concordia University, 1999.

The point of a projectile found at [Dubawnt, N.W.T./NU].

Discusses the history and production of a video by and for youth, stressing the dangers of HIV transmission and injection drug use.

Comments on the Northwest Territories community polar bear quotas. Presentation from: Proceedings of the Third Northern Research Forum: The Resilient North: Human Responses to Global Change, Yellowknife, NWT, 2004.

Overview of the changes regarding involvement of local people in the process of incorporating indigenous knowledge into resource management decision making.

Table of statistics.

Looks at the history of adult and post-secondary education in Inuit Nunangat, survey information collected from post-secondary students, and the University of Prince Edward Island's Master of Education program. Entire issue on one pdf. Scroll down to page 70 to read article.

Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--McGill University, 1996.

Physical Education and Recreation Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Alberta, 2005.

Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 1998.

Recreation, Physical and Health Education Thesis (M.Sc.)--Dalhousie University, 1997.

Studies sites spanning more than three thousand years that all used a distinctive rock made from basalt-obsidian material.

Medical Sciences-Public Health Sciences Thesis (M.Sc.)-University of Alberta, 2005.

When compared to non-Aboriginal children, results show Aboriginal children have a lower occurrence of diagnosis by a health professional but similar instances of asthma like symptoms.

Comments on the many documents and objects that reflect the heritage of the Northwest Territories that are housed in the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre.

Rev. Ben Arreak presents own perspective on deacon Rev. Eyeetsiak Simigak's behaviour; he was convicted of sexual interference with a child and three counts of sexual exploitation.

Looks at understanding accessibility challenges in order to improve the services and health of the population.

Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--The University of Manitoba, 1971.

Sociology and Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--Carleton University, 1994.

Six programs are discussed: Take a Kid Trapping & Harvesting; Kugluktuk High School, School Cooking Club; Harvester Support Program; Project Nunavut and the Country Food Market; Kuujjuaq Greenhouse Project; and Personal Gardening. Includes description, date program began, benefits and challenges for each initiative.

Looks at literature on program evaluation, others' efforts to assess outcomes, and conduct of research in intercultural contexts. Examples used are Ekati, Diavik, and Snap Lake Diamond mines.

Looks at how the Powley decision has placed Métis issues on the policy map.

Argues that since land claims force Aboriginal peoples to deal in the European concept of property, it has the effect of undermining the very principles that claimants are trying preserve.

Brief discussion of how efforts to encourage physical fitness would be hampered by a proposed cut of 40% to funding for programming.

Provides an overview and a summary of the Northwest Territories Supreme Court's decision.

Statistics. Source: 2011 Household Survey.

Describes fiscal arrangements in the Yukon and Northwest Territories between 1980-1995, discusses factors which influenced public finance and budgeting, and the implications for self- and public government.

Environmental Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--York University, 1996.

Book review of: QAYAQ : Kayaks of Alaska and Siberia by David W. Zimmerly and Paul Gardinier.

This book describes Petitot's explorations of the Mackenzie and Anderson Rivers and the western branch of the Yukon River. It also provides an account of Petitot's travels to the various forts such as Fort MacPerson and his encounters with protestant missionaries who tried to dissuade him from preaching in their territory.

Historical note:

Presents recommendations of working group regarding the protection and preservation of heritage places and sites of the Sahtu Dene and Metis.

Description of case and material used in construction and beadwork style. Includes photographs.

Report features stories of initiatives that First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples have undertaken in communities across Canada.

Examines the administration and implementation of the Act, achievement of the objectives, effectiveness of the the provisions of the Act, and the roles and responsibilities of the Minister, Official Languages Board , the Aboriginal Languages Revitalization Board and the Languages Commissioner.

Discusses birthing procedures introduced to the Northwest Territories in 1982 and how the government is now incorporating traditional Aboriginal knowledge into its mandate.

Comments on how three territories correlate cultural diversity. To access article scroll to p. 30.

Makes general and specific recommendations about the Federal program, as well as broader issues related to health, nutritional status and household food insecurity of people living in isolated northern communities.

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.

Canadian Heritage and Development Studies Program Thesis (M.A.)--Trent University, 1997.

Book review of: Red Serge and Polar Bear Pants: The Biography of Harry Stallworthy, RCMP by William Barr.