Book review of: New Owners in Their Own Land, Minerals and Inuit Land Claims by Robert McPherson.

Gives a outlilne history of the Inuit writing system and the establishment and recommendations of the Inuit Language Commission. There is also a syllabarium for Inuttitut syllabic writing.

Looks at Inuit historical suppression and reclamation of identity within implications of Arctic sustainability in Nunavut.

Study uses 90 in-depth interviews to explore the determinants of medevac decision-making from the perspective of frontline care providers; finds that possible factors that influence the decision include: the care provider’s experience, staffing levels, access to diagnostic/treatment related equipment.

Discusses how subsistence economies have been addressed by academics.

Study researchers conducted interviews with 140 Aboriginal women in eight sites, both urban and rural, across Canada in order to formulate policy recommendations that would support full cultural lives while pursuing contemporary work or education.

Highlights the challenges facing northern transportation that result from higher costs, limited capacity and a harsh climate.

Discussion about providing assistance to entrepreneurs in areas that include tourism, manufacturing, and innovation.

Discusses the International Polar Year Health Survey, a mass checkup to assess the health status of the Inuit people.

Geography Thesis (M.A.)--McGill University, 1992.

Examines economic, social and environmental entrepreneurship in the North for small to medium-sized businesses.

Looks at the effectiveness of environmental assessments in the north and addresses research gaps.

Overview of government expenditures and related government employment for the Northwest Territory, what is now Nunavut, and the Yukon by 26 federal departments and agencies.

Book review of: Northern Exposure edited by Frances Abele, Thomas J Couchesne, F. Leslie Seidle, France St-Hilaire.

Primary data source Canadian Socio-Economic Information Management System (CANSIM).

Primary data source Canadian Socio-Economic Information Management System (CANSIM 2)..

Primary data source for this publication is the Canadian Socio-Economic Information Management System (CANSIM 2).

Incorporates data available as of July 2006. Primary data source is Statistics Canada's Canadian Socio-economic Information and Management System (CANSIM2).

Primary data source Canadian Socio-Economic Information Management System (CANSIM).

Examines the attitudes and relationships of Indigenous groups with the nuclear energy industry.

Analyzes the political behaviour in the North and compares voter turnout for various elections in relation to southern Canada.

Looks at how policy-making has addressed mine and mineral exploration reclamation problems in the Yukon, the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, northern Labrador, and Nunavik.

Reviews the career of Zacharias Kunuk, director of the acclaimed film Atanarjuat.

Environmental Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--York University, 2004.

International Development & Global Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Ottawa, 2012

Explores the change from a self appointment role as guardians to a more narrowly focused role of policing.

Looks at the importance of Aboriginal involvement with land-claim boards, and their influence over government decisions affecting the wildlife and environment of traditional aboriginal lands.

Comments on the value oral practices have in maintaining Inuit culture and language. Paper from Orality in the 21st Century: Inuit Discourse and Practices. Proceedings of the 15th Inuit Studies Conferenceedited by B. Collingnon and M. Therrien.

Discusses linguistic tests conducted with a sample of adults and children which revealed relatively high degree of variability.

English-Inuktitut weekly newspaper serving the people of Nunavut and Nunavik region of Arctic Quebec. Features Northern news, editorials and advertising.

Nunavut Education Minister announced the proclamation that the last Monday in February will be the day to honour those who teach.

Map.

Map.

Site provides links to the history of the birth of Nunavut.

Book review of Nunavut by Gregory P. Marchildon and Renée Torgerson.

Looks at the history behind creation of the territory and powers granted in the Nunavut Act.

Looks at an act to establish the territory known as Nunavut and outlines legislative and judicial powers.

Reports on how the Nunavut Government is responding to the high rate of suicide in the territory.

Source: Statistics Canada, Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics, Canadian Socio-Economic Information Management System (CANSIM) Table 35-10-0027-01.

Source: Statistics Canada, Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics, Uniform Crime Reporting Survey.

Statistical table.

Source: Statistics Canada, CANSIM (Canadian Socio-economic Information Management System) table #102-4509. Data for 2014 are preliminary.