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Hearing Screening Outcomes in Inuit Children in Nunavik, Quebec, Canada

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Hannah Ayukawa
Pierre Lejeune
Jean François Proulx
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 63, Supplement 2, 2004, pp. 309-311
Description
Study examines initial failed hearing tests with results of current tests and the type of hearing loss involved.
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Household Crowding and Food Insecurity among Inuit Families with School-Aged Children in the Canadian Arctic

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Maria Ruiz-Castell
Gina Muckle
Éric Dewailly
Joseph L. Jacobson
Sandra W. Jacobson
Pierre Ayotte ... [et al.]
American Journal of Public Health, vol. 105, no. 3, March 2015, pp. e122-e132
Description
Study conducted between 2005 and 2010 with 292 participants living in 14 Nunavik communities found that likelihood of reducing size of children's meals was higher in crowded households.
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HPV Detection by Self-Sampling in Nunavik, Quebec: Inuit Women's Sampling Method Preferences

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Helen Cerigo
Mary Ellen Macdonald
Eduardo L. Franco
Paul Brassard
Journal of Aboriginal Health, vol. 8, no. 1, Holistic Approaches to Preventing HPV Infections and Related Diseases, March 2012, pp. 29-39
Description
Of the nearly 100 women who participated in the survey over half preferred self-sampling, with higher education levels showing a higher preference.
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Hypertension Among the Inuit From Nunavik: Should We Expect an Increase Because of Obesity?

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Marie-Ludivine Chateau-Degat
Eric Dewailly
Martin Noël
Beatriz Valera
Annie Ferland
et al.
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 69, no. 4, September 2010, pp. 361-372
Description
Comments on the increase of hypertension as a growing health challenge in Nunavik due to a population believed to have a predisposition for cerebrovascular disease.
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Identity and the Language of the Classroom: Investigating the Impact of Heritage Versus Second Language Instruction on Personal and Collective Self-Esteem

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Stephen C. Wright
Donald M. Taylor
Journal of Educational Psychology, vol. 87, no. 2, 1995, pp. 241-252
Description
Results from study involving Inuit, White, and mixed-heritage students living in a subarctic community suggest that it was more beneficial for minority students to be taught in their own language (Inuttitut) rather than English.
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If the Weather Permits

Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Elisapie Isaac
Description
Looks at life in the village of Kangirsujuaq, Nunavik where tradition and modernity blend together in Inuit life. Duration: 27:55
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Images of the Inuit of Nunavik

Images » Photographs
Native Studies Review, vol. 12, no. 2, pp. 135-146
Description
Photographs taken by staff photographers of the Northern Quebec Inuit Association, and its successor, Makivik Corporation.
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Impact of a Mass Immunization Campaign to Control an Outbreak of Severe Respiratory Infections in Nunavik, Northern Canada

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Abdoul Aziz Ndiaye
Philippe De Wals
Jean-François Proulx
Manale Ouakki
Louise Jetté
Serge Déry
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 65, no. 4, 2006, pp. 297-304
Description
Concludes that although 23-valent pneumococcal polysacchardie vaccine was useful in controlling an outbreak of Streptococcus pneumoniae in Nunavik, better vaccines are needed.
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The Impact of Dietary Changes Among the Inuit of Nunavik (Canada): a Socioeconomic Assessment of Possible Public Health Recommendations Dealing With Food Contamination

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Gérard Duhaime
Marcelle Chabot
Pierre Fréchette
Véronique Robichaud
Solange Proulx
Risk Analysis: An International Journal, vol. 24, no. 4, August 2004, pp. 1007-1018
Description
Results show little downside economically or nutritionally when replacing some "country food" with food from other sources, but few have actually altered their lifestyle perhaps because of the high value placed on the traditional economy.
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Indigenous Self-Determination in Northern Canada and Norway

Alternate Title
IRPP Study ; no. 69
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Gary N. Wilson
Per Selle
Description
Looks at development of two complementary governance structures: self-rule and shared rule. The Inuit approach has involved negotiating land claims agreements and in some cases, establishing amalgamated regional governments to administer programs; the Sámi approach has involved establishment of Sámediggi national parliament.
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Individual-and Community-level Determinants of Inuit Youth Mental Wellness

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Andrew Paul Gray
Faisca Richer
Sam Harper
Canadian Journal of Public Health, vol. 107, no. 3, 2016, pp. e251-e257
Description
Study found risk factors to wellness included not being able to participate in traditional activities, over crowding in a household, and high rates of violence.
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The Innuulisivik Maternity Centre: Issues around the Return of Inuit Midwifery and Birth to Povungnituk, Quebec: Paper Prepared as Part of the Research Program of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Christopher Fletcher
Description
Discusses general history of the area, factors leading to establishment of the centre, its operations, training issues, maternal health risks, and traditional beliefs surrounding childbirth.
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An Integrated Arctic Strategy

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami]
Description
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.
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Introduction: Inuit Cultures, Governance and Cosmopolitics

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Études Inuit Studies, vol. 38, no. 1-2, Cultures Inuit, Gouvernance et Cosmopolitiques / Inuit Cultures, Governance and Cosmopolitics, 2014, pp. 7-21
Description
Themed double issue divided into four parts. French and English introduction on one pdf. To access English, scroll to page 15.
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Inuit Attitudes Toward Deviant Behavior: A Vignette Study

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Laurence J. Kirmayer
Christopher M. Fletcher
Lucy J. Boothroyd
The Journal of Nervous & Mental Disease, vol. 185, no. 2, February 1997, pp. 78-86
Description
Six different cases of a man with strange behaviour were presented to Inuit adults to be rated for a willingness to live, work or hunt with him.
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Inuit Cancer Control in Canada Baseline Report

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer
Description
Examines the high cancer rates in Inuit populations and highlights challenges to receiving care, from diagnosis through to survivorship or palliative care.
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Inuit & Cancer: Discussion Paper

Alternate Title
Inuit and Cancer: Discussion Paper
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami
p. 27
Description
Opens a dialogue on the unique needs and issues relating to cancer among the Inuit.
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Inuit & Cancer: Fact Sheets

Alternate Title
Inuit and Cancer: Fact Sheets
Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami
Description
Raises awareness, with the intent of informing decision makers, advisors and nongovernment organizations, (NGOs) regarding Inuit’s unique cancer concerns and realities.
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Inuit Early Childhood Development Issues Discussion Paper

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Inuit Tapirisat of Canada
Description
Looks at the project goal of supporting Inuit Tapirisat of Canada in working on children and family issues by consulting with six Inuit regions about policy and programs. Shares results from interviews with Elders.
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Inuit Education in Alberta and Nunavik (Canada)

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Michelle Daveluy
Études/Inuit/Studies, vol. 33, no. 1-2, Education and Transmission of Inuit Knowledge in Canada, 2009, pp. 173-190
Description
Compares differences in educational policy approaches between Alberta, Nunavut and Nunavik.
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Inuit: Fact sheet for Inuit Nunangat

Alternate Title
Aboriginal Peoples: Fact Sheets
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Shirley Li
Kristina Smith
Description
Data from the 2011 National Household Survey and the 2012 Aboriginal Peoples Survey.
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Inuit: Fact Sheet for Nunavik

Alternate Title
Aboriginal Peoples: Fact Sheets
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Kristina Smith
Shirley Li
Description
Data from the 2011 National Household Survey and the 2012 Aboriginal Peoples Survey.
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Inuit Identities, Language, and Territoriality

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Donna Patrick
Diversite Urbaine, vol. 8, Special Issue: Plurilinguisme et identites au Canada, Autumn, 2008, pp. 91-108
Description
Discuses how the use of Inuktitut, French, and English languages affect linguistic and social-cultural identities in Nunavik and Ottawa.
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Inuit Interpreters Engaged in End-of-Life Care in Nunavik, Northern Quebec

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Shawn Renee Hordyk
Mary Ellen Macdonald
Paul Brassard
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 76, 2017, p. article no. 1291868
Description
Studies the linguistic and cultural differences among medical institutions that challenge interpreters who know many of their clients at a personal level.
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Inuit Knowledge and Use of Wood Resources on the West Coast of Nunavik, Canada

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Stéphanie Steelandt
Najat Bhiry
Dominique Marguerie
Caroline Desbiens
Minnie Napartuk
Pierre M. Desrosiers
Études Inuit Studies, vol. 37, no. 1, Reconstructions du passé inuit / Reconstructions of the Inuit Past, 2013, pp. 147-173
Description
Article investigates Inuit traditional knowledge on the sources, availability and suitability of wood resources on the east coast of Hudson Bay.
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Inuit Nunangat [Map]

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Geomatics Services
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC)
Description
Shows communities located in Nunavut, Inuvialuit, Nunatsiavut, and Nunavik.
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Inuit Nunangat Relocation Route

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Geomatics Services
[Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC)]
Description
Shows route taken during the forced relocation of members of the Inukjuak community moved to Resolute Bay and Grise Fiord during the 1950s.
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