Nunavut

File contains a presentation by Roger Cousins. Cousins speaks on the topic of land claims in the Eastern arctic. He discusses Aboriginal land claims in Saskatchewan and British Columbia, and then the Nunavut claim in the Eastern arctic. In answerance to Commissioner Dussault's earlier question on where the Commission should start Cousins states "a good place to start would be to make sure that the Inuit have a land base in their home communities." Following the presentation Commmissioner Dussault discusses the topic with Cousins.

File contains a presentation by Ruth Kadlutsiak, Baffin Region Inuit Association, via translator. She provides a brief history of the Association and how it works to preserve the Inuktitut language and Inuit culture.

File contains a presentation by Saalie Peter, Chairman of the Apex Education Council. Peter describes the history of his people and the challenges they have encountered, particularly the depletion of whale stocks, and the assertion of federal control over Inuit communities in the 1950s. Peter also describes the challenges faced across cultures in education and the issues his organization encounters. Following the presentation is a discussion between Peter and the Commissioners on the issues raised.

File contains a presentation by Sami Qumaraq, Inuit Women's Group. Qumaraq discusses women's issues on Baffin Island, and especially the challenges faced by youth in their communities. Qumaraq highlights the need for more counsellors and support services for people, particularly in smaller communities than Iqualuit. Following the presentation Commissioner Dussault thanks her.

This file contains remarks by Ruby Arngna'naaq relating to Inuit art. The slide show features artists from northern Canada whose works portray the effects of suicide on family and friends. Arngna'naaq states that the artists are raising funds to bring their show to southern Canada. Maggie Hodgson, Chairperson, offers brief remarks at the end of the slide show.

Describes Inuit nutritional models as they relate to their culture, identity and diet selection.

Examines 11 religious movements that attempted to integrate Christianity within Shamanism.

Canadian Studies Thesis (M.A.)--Carleton University, 1988.

Surveys the history of the West Baffin Eskimo Co-operative in Cape Dorset since 1970 and role played by its general manager. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to p. 14.

Contends that entrepreneurship among the Inuit varies from the commonly accepted entrepreneurial model.

Dietetics and Human Nutrition Thesis (M.Sc.)--McGill University, 2009.

Three descriptions of an epidemic that decimated an entire Inuit village within days.

Focuses on the exhibition Uuturautiit: Cape Dorset Celebrates 50 Years of Printmaking which marked the anniversary of the establishment of the West Baffin Eskimo Co-operative (also known as Kinngait Co-op) and the release of its first print collection. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to p. 27.

Focuses on artistic production at the West Baffin Eskimo Cooperative. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to p. 16.

Chapter six in book: The Anthropology of Peace and Nonviolence edited by Leslie E. Sponsel and Thomas Gregor.

Comments on the new experiences, including moving pictures and fireworks, brought to Inuit on the coast of the Foxe Peninsula in the winter of 1921-22. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 20.

Book reviews of 3 books: The Yukon Relief Expedition and the Journal of Carl Johan Sakariassen edited by V.R. Rausch and D.L. Baldwin. Arctic Justice by Shelagh D. Grant. Arctic Migrants, Arctic Villagers by David Damas.