Study on infant development reports elevated levels of neurotoxins, mercury, PCBs, and lead, and discusses possible protective measures present in nutrient supplements.

Outlines some of the health issues faced by Inuit and their context, and makes recommendations for amendments to the proposed Act.

Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health Thesis (M.Sc.)--McGill University, 2008.

Study shows that anemia is a major health problem that requires further investigation.

Statistics for the changes in the price gap between Nunavik and Quebec, and changes in the price index for household products, personal care products and the entire basket. Sources: Consumer Prices Monitoring in Nunavik 2011-2013 and The Cost of Living Survey in Nunavik 2016.

Examined outcomes from the 14 communities in Nunavik for the period of 1989 to 2000. Compared results from the Hudson Bay area, where Inuit midwives perform maternity care, to Ungava Bay area where western physicians performed the same function.

Linguistics Thesis (M.A.)--McGill University, 1981.

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.

Study includes results of literature review, working group and key informant interviews, and an environmental scan of actions and interventions. Focus is on Inuit youth and report is organized around six topic areas: links between childhood adversity and suicide, and promising practices with respect to addressing child sexual abuse, social emotional development, safe shelters, current supports within the justice system, and parenting and family support programs.

Reports results of environmental scan which involved a literature review of both grey and academic publications, a series of key informant interviews with 20 individuals working in the field. Six topic areas are covered: links between childhood adversity and suicide and promising practices for addressing child sexual abuse, social emotional development, safe shelters focusing on children and youth, current supports in the justice system, and parenting and family support programs.

Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--McGill University, 1993.

Author uses personal experiences to explain the stresses involved with understanding two cultures relating to values, activities, obedience, worldview and contemporary cultural tools.

Discusses organization's activities which help build skills and knowledge to foster economic benefits in the community. Scroll down to page 56 to read article.

Describes the role of written material in education, given that the Inuit culture relies on the oral transmission of knowledge.

Examines the trends in mercury, lead and cadmium exposure from 1992 to 2004 using the data obtained from two health surveys and identifies sources of exposure in 2004.

Book review of: De la Banquise au Congélateur: Mondialisation et Culture au Nunavik by Thibault Martin. Review in French.

Review of Les Inuit de l'Arctique Canadien edited by Pauline Huret. Review in French.

Review of: Le Monde de Tivi Etok: La Vie et l'Art d'un Aîné Inuit by Joby Weetaluktuk and Robert Bryant. Review in French.

Describes how the community-based midwifery service is providing the option, for women, to give birth within their remote community rather than have to be evacuated out.

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.

Briefly discusses the ethical and pragmatic reasons for reducing the burden of disease.

Provides information on socio-economic context, evaluates effectiveness and efficiency of existing measures and programs, and makes recommendations for improvements.

Education Thesis (M.Ed.)-University of Oulu, 2011.

Looks at how food related research is viewed and health disparities linked to diet in the Inuit Nunangat region.

Article examines 36 new carbon dates used to reassess the Pita (KcFr-5) and Ohituk (KcFr-3A) sites and the timeline of their occupation.

Study collected baseline data and follow-up data on 102 participants 1-6 months before and 15–18 months after rehousing. Results: majority of participants reported lowered levels of psychological distress, lowered levels of daily stress, and lowered levels of asthmatic symptoms.

Uses information from the 2006 Aboriginal Children's Survey.

Using questions from the 2006 Aboriginal Children's Survey examines breastfeeding practices and factors that influence Inuit mothers.

Focus is research studies on and consultations done with elders from 1992 to 2012. Sources for list were interviews with scholars and institutions focused on Inuit research and keyword searches in academic journals and databases, as well as non-scientific online sources.

Identifies trends in peer-reviewed research by analyzing contents of 117 articles. Databases searched were ISI Web of Knowledge, PubMed and GeoBase.

Discusses how the negative impacts of resource extraction development can be minimized for increased self reliance, self determination and a sustainable future in Inuit regions.

Discusses appropriate measurement of costs and benefits of resource development, Aboriginal self-determination over economic development, and the potential of revenue sharing to producing viable Aboriginal economies. Looks at four case studies: hydro-electric projects in Northern Manitoba; military use of land in Nunavik; oil and gas development in Alberta; and resource development in Saskatchewan.

Summary. Infographic.

Looks at the issue of cultural tourism conflicting with local heritage values.

Reports results of 99 interviews conducted in1992 with individuals between the ages of 14 and 25 residing in Nunavik.

Evaluation reveals a possible treatment gap and recommends improvements in health care provider training and enhanced communication tools.

RCAP 27 contains files from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Inukjuak, Quebec. This sitting of the Commission contains many individual presentations from members of the community, as well as some by Nunavik officials, and a member of the local Co-op and Grocers Association. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.

File contains a presentation by Lucassie Echalook. Echalook discusses the local Church (Anglican?) and how it is run and financed by the Inuit community. Echalook also discusses some of the problems in the community and the consequences of government neglect.

File contains a presentation by Peter Inukpuk. Inukpuk offeres personal relections on the contemporary and historic state of Inuit society in Nunavick. Inukpuk discusses the economy, education, inventions, and rents.

This file contains a transcript of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at The Citadel Inn, Ottawa, Ontario. This is an overview of Discussion Paper No. 7, "Housing Our Past; Creating Our Future." by Sheila Watt-Cloutier on the problems of remote and northern communities with regard to reforms considered in Aboriginal education in other regions. The overview is presented by Josepi Padlayat.

File contains a presentation by Anna Samisack, Atiraq Women's Group. Samisack presents on women's issues in the community including daycare, funding for her group, and the loss of traditional culture. Following the presentation is a discussion between Samisack, Mayor Jobie Epoo, and Commissioner Dussault on daycare facilities in the community.

File contains a presentation by Arctic Exiles Markoosie Patsauq, Andrew Iquak, Anna Nungak, Patsauq Iqaluk, Samwillie Elijassialuk. These survivors of the High Arctic relocation program which forcibly removed Inuit people in the 1950s to the high arctic recount some of their personal stories of the process. Following the presentations Commissioner Dussault thanks them for presenting to the Commission.

The file contains a presentation by Brent G. Sivertz, Former Commissioner of the Northwest Territories. Gerard Kenney assists Mr. Sivertz as he is feeling ill. The presentation deals with the High Arctic Relocation program, the rationale behind it, and Mr. Sivertz's role in it. Sivertz claims that some of the allegations made at earlier Commission hearings were untrue, and that no Inuit were forcibly relocated. Following the presentation the assembled Commissioners question Sivertz on the contents of his presentation.