Nunavut

Causes and Risk Factors for Infant Mortality in Nunavut, Canada 1999-2011

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Sorcha A. Collins
Padma Surmala
Geraldine Osborne
Cheryl Greenberg
Laakkuluk Williamson Bathory ... [et al.]
BMC Pediatrics, vol. 12, no. 190, December 12, 2012, pp. 1-8
Description
Review of all infant deaths from the Nunvavut Bureau of Statistics. Shows unexpected infant deaths have the highest cause for infant mortality.
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Celebrating Nunavut

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Jessica Tomic-Bagshaw
Inuit Art Quarterly, vol. 14, no. 3, Fall, 1999, pp. 31-33
Description
Suggests that developments and changes in Inuit art may occur as a result of Nunavut entering confederation. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 31.
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The Central Eskimo

E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Franz Boas
Description
Gives account of observations made when travelling to Cumberland Sound and Davis Strait in Nunavut. Section from book, Sixth Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1884-1885 edited by J.W. Powell.
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Challenges in Community-Research Relationships: Learning from Natural Science in Nunavut

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Shari Gearheard
Jamal Shirley
Arctic, vol. 60, no. 1, March 2007, pp. 62-74
Description
Looks at the case studies of three natural science projects in Nunavut and discusses the challenges that researchers have to incorporate traditional knowledge into their work and to design studies that are relevant to the communities.
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Change in Progress

Articles » General
Canada and the World Backgrounder, vol. 67, no. 6, May 2002, pp. 24-25
Description
Brief historical summary including timeline of important events leading to the creation of Nunavut in 1999.
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Change on Arctic Horizon

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Diane Paquette
Anglican Journal, vol. 124, no. 8, October 1998, p. 14
Description
Description the Diocese of the Arctic and possible implications relating to the creation of Nunavut.
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Characteristics of Rocks, Their Uses and Local Landforms: A Two-Way Science Learning Unit for Qikiqtani Elementary Students

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
University of Manitoba Centre for Research, Youth, Science Teaching and Learning
Description

Topics explored include characteristics of rocks found in Nunavut, how these characteristics determine their uses, how they are classified, what they show about local geological history, and how they are changed by natural processes. 

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Child and Youth Mental Health and Wellness: Intervention, Research, and Community Advocacy in Nunavut: Perspectives of Foster Families Working with the Nunavut Foster Care System

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Teri Lindsay
Gwen K. Healey
Description
Based on interviews with 17 foster parents and 15 frontline workers and managers in the system, and a literature review. Purpose of study was to identify strengths, gaps, and trends, examine practice patterns, and identify needs of both parents and workers.
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Child and Youth Mental Health and Wellness: Intervention, Research and Community Advocacy Project in Nunavut: Exploring the Perspectives of Frontline Mental Health Workers in Nunavut

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Teri Lindsay
Description
Based on 10 telephone interviews with government and non-government frontline workers and literature review. Identifies challenges (communication within division or department, role clarity, confidentiality, support for "non-acute" children, need for support and relief, and lack of continuity) and best practices (early intervention, holistic service, interagency information sharing, empowerment and skill-development for patients and families, culturally safe practice, professional development, and clinical supervision).
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Child and Youth Mental Health Intervention, Research and Community Advocacy Project in Nunavut: Child and Youth Mental Health Services in Nunavut Needs Assessment

Alternate Title
Needs Assessment of Child and Youth Mental Health Services in Nunavut
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Qaujigiartiit Health Research Centre
Description
Overview of first phase of multi-year program includes environmental scan, questionnaires and literature review for assessment.
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Child Sexual Abuse in Nunavut Linked to Suicide

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Laura Eggertson
CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal, vol. 187, no. 16, November 03, 2015, pp. E463-E464
Description
Reports on the relationship between child sexual abuse and youth suicide in Nunavut which has a suicide rate nearly 10 times greater than the rest of Canada.
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[Christopher Morris]

Alternate Title
Hinterviews, no. 4, 2009-10
Media » Sound Recordings
Author/Creator
Peter Hinton
Christopher Morris
Description
Writer/director of the play Night discusses his work. Duration: 28:55.
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Circumpolar Health Indicators: Sources, Data, and Maps

Alternate Title
Circumpolar Health Supplements
Articles » General
Author/Creator
T. Kue Young
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, Supplement 3, 2008, pp. 1-128
Description
Statistical data from Health Transitions in Arctic Populations used to compile statistical tables on all circumpolar countries and their northern regions outlining health status, determinants and healthcare.
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Clinical Case Report: Meeting the Needs of Nunavut Families: A Community-Based Midwifery Education Program

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
S. James
B. O'Brien
K. Bourret
N. Kango
K. Gafvels ... [et al.]
Rural and Remote Health Journal, vol. 10, no. 1355, Circumpolar Special Issue: Human Health at the Ends of the Earth, 2010, pp. [1]-10
Description
Looks at the development of a multi-layered education program as a successful alternative to keeping pregnant Inuit women at home for maternity care.
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Co-management and the Politics of Aboriginal Consent to Resource Development: The Agreement Concerning a New Relationship Between the Government of Québec and the Crees of Québec (2002)

Alternate Title
Canada: The State of the Federation ; 2003
Reconfiguring Aboriginal-State Relations
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Colin H. Scott
Description
Discusses the resource co-management regime of the James Bay Crees in northern Québec, and looks at co-management institutions within the broader context of nation-to-nation treaty negotiations. Excerpt from Canada: The State of the Federation 2003. Entire book on one pdf. To access paper scroll to p. 133.
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Co-op Healthy Foods Corner and Meal Packages: A Partnership Among Community Members, a Grocery Store, and Community Radio in Pangnirtung, Nunavut

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Cassandra Racicot-Matta
Markus Wilcke
Oleepika Nashalik
Grace Egeland
International Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 9, no. 2, Inuit Health and Well-Being, 2012, pp. 76-79
Description
Looks at a successful program that provided frozen uncooked nutritional country foods packaged to feed two to four people at a price point lower than commercially prepared frozen dinners. NOTE: Also published as Journal of Aboriginal Health, Summer, 2015.
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Collaborating toward Improving Food Security in Nunavut

Alternate Title
Proceedings of the 15th International Congress on Circumpolar Health
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jennifer Wakegijig
Geraldine Osborne Sara Statham
Michelle Doucette Issaluk
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 72, Supplement 1, 2013, p. article no. 21201
Description
Describes the efforts to increase political interest in and public engagement regarding the issue of food insecurity.
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Combining the Views of "Both Worlds": Science Education in Nunavut Piqusiit Tamainik Katisugit

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Brian Lewthwaite
Barbara McMillan
Robert Renaud
Rebecca Hainnu
Carolyn MacDonald
Canadian Journal of Educational Administration and Policy, no. 98, Jnauary 11, 2010, pp. [1]-71
Description
Looks at cases at three Inuit school communities that combine contemporary western science and traditional Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (knowledge).
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Comfortable in Two Worlds: An Interview with Simata Pitsiulak

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Ronald Weins
Simata Pitsiulak
Inuit Art Quarterly, vol. 8, no. 1, Spring, 1993, pp. 7-13
Description
Interview with a participating sculptor of the largest Inuit commission, in 1990. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 7.
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Common Genomic Variation in LMNA Modulates Indexes of Obesity in Inuit

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Robert A. Hegele
Murray W. Huff
T. Kue Young
Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, vol. 86, no. 6, June 2001, pp. 2747-2751
Description
Demonstrates genetic variations similar to that of the Oji-Cree may be important in determining obesity-related traits.
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Community Based Physiotherapy Services in the Kivalliq Region of Nunavut, Canada

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
M. Achtemichuk
B. McKenzie
M. Fricke
J. Cooper
A. Macaulay
A. Durcan
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 63, Supplement 2, 2004, pp. 98-100
Description
Findings revealed that the access to physiotherapy treatment has improved since the arrival of the medical rehabilitation program.
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Community Comment

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Minnie Grey
Pimatisiwin, vol. 2, no. 1, Spring, 2004, pp. 43-46
Description
Shows that the psychologist's code of ethics can link to traditional knowledge.
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[Community Development] Project Planning Guide

Alternate Title
[Community Development Program Planning Guide]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
NWT Literacy Council
Nunavut Literacy Council
Description
Designed to assist with community development in the field of literacy. Includes information on creating a vision, developing goals and objectives, and formulating and carrying out a work plan.
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