Quebec

Book review of: Arctic Smoke and Mirrors by Gerard Kenney.

Discusses the positive and negative repercussions that arise as a result of tourism.

Presents an ecological and nutritional overview of Inuit food sources.

Studied Toronto Star coverage of the Akwesanse/Mohawk and Oka land dispute to determine whether awareness of Aboriginal issues increased after the crisis.

Discussion of cultural, legal and political extinguishment with regard to the Innu and also other aboriginal peoples in Canada.

Studied how the quality, quantity and frequency of snack food consumption differed between three Body Mass Index (BMI) categories.

Examines the validity of Omram's theory of three "ages" of health status within a population.

Integrated Studies in Education Thesis, (M.A.)--McGill University, 2008.

Describes a trek from Whapmagoostui (Quebec) to Ottawa to rally for better conditions for Canada’s First Nations.

Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--Université de Montréal, 2002.

A discussion of the recent trend for white French-descendants to "self-Indigenize" by using genealogy to create identity. Uses the example of Edmée and Catherine Lejeune, two Acadienne sisters born prior to 1635, who have been turned into “Mi’kmaw” women.

Identifies gaps in funding for early childhood development funding and recommends policy changes.

Analysis based on sample 2,925 individuals aged 15 to 24 years from the 2012 Aboriginal Peoples Survey.

Focuses on neurodevelopmental problems caused by polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in the food chain in Nunavik, Quebec.

Community Health and Epidemiology Thesis (M.Sc.)--Queen's University at Kingston, 1998.

Outlines recommendations resulting from the experiences of the interviewees: interventions with aboriginal individuals contemplating suicide, training and needs of suicide prevention workers, and organization of services.

Examines projects which involved collaborations between non-Aboriginal researchers and local Aboriginal research assistants. .

Contends that macrosomic infants of First Nations women have an elevated risk of postneonatal deaths.

Explores the correlation between childhood obesity and consumption of commercial foods in subarctic communities.

Study included demographic profile, financial analysis, decontamination, replacement, renovation of existing stock and new housing needs.

Looks at problems during the the life cycle of the independent, bilingual newspaper published in Northern Quebec between January 1979 and July 1980.

Shows locations and gives contact information. Sources: Ministère des Affaires autochtones et du développement du Nord canadien,Registre des Indiens, 31 décembre 2010.Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux du Québec, Registres des bénéficiaires cris, inuits et naskapis de la Convention de la Baie-James et du Nord québécois et de la Convention du Nord-Est québécois, 1er avril 2011.

Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--Université de Montréal, 1998.

Epidemiology and Health Thesis (M.Sc.)--McGill University, 1981.

Using family material from the Naskapi and Montagnais Indians of the Labrador peninsula, the authors found evidence for close linkage between the loci that determine the two inherited traits.

Mandate is to serve cultural and language needs of Nunavik Inuit. Includes links to programs and projects, and a collection of art and handicrafts.

Comments on the mandate of the Institute, to help disseminate the work of all Inuit artists, including those working in the fields of literature and performing arts. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to page 10.

Documentary looks at early Canadian aviation with Thomas A. Lawrence talking about an expedition to Ungava Bay and Hudson Strait. Duration: 28:20.

Study finds a lack of awareness and knowledge and misconceptions consistent with that of other non-Indigenous populations.

Summary of the background and main recommedations of the Commission in the area of health and social services.

Final report regarding the two specific claims arguing that reserve lands taken for highway construction were never surrendered to Canada and/or transferred to the Province of Quebec. Commissioners include : Sheila G. Purdy and Alan C. Holman. [These files were created and compiled by the ICC and provided to the Indigenous Studies Portal in 2009 to make widely available in online format.]

Discusses broad issues and challenges as well as difficulties associated with residing in a predominantly francophone province and identifies key priority areas. Includes community profiles and results of survey of residents.

Address to the Rotary Club, Yellowknife, NWT by the Indian Claims Commissioner of Canada. Abstract: "The author believes that the claims of the indigenous people of the Northwest Territories as to ownership of resources and a right to direct participation in resource development, together with a high degree of political autonomy within the larger Canadian society, are just and well-founded. Given control of resources, the indigenous peoples are fully able to cope with the responsibilities that go with large resources and with autonomy..."

Comments on what it is like to be an Inuit artist working in the North today including the challenges and opportunities. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 8.

Looks at two crises faced by the Kanesatake (Oka) community and the resulting implementation of programs and services to assist the community deal with lasting trauma.

Description of the Taking Action! Building Aboriginal Leadership in HIV Prevention Using Arts-based Methods research project. Focuses on four pieces created by participants from Kahnawá:ke First Nation, Kettle and Stony Point & Aamjiwnaang First Nations, Montreal, Toronto, and Charlottetown.

Review of film produced by the women's film collective Arnait Video Productions. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to p. 45.

Results of a 5 year study conducted with Inuit in northern Quebec, published in The Canadian Arctic Contaminants Assessment Report show exposure to mercury and Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) and correlation with behaviours.

Book review of: Being Alive Well: Health and the Politics of Cree Well-Being, by Naomi Adelson.

Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--McGill University, 1992.

Comments on the high prevalence of hearing loss due to otitis media and noise exposure.

Environment and Geography Thesis (M.Env.)--University of Manitoba, 2007.

Project reflects on over 250 publicly-known benefit agreements from the northern regions of Canada.

Statistics for population, housing stocks, new dwelling, house transformation, renovation and infrastructure needs, and decontamination for mold and vermiculite.