Inuvik

Reports on the history of the program, development of model evaluation and the 2008 longitudinal evaluation study on the communities of Fort Smith, Hay River, Fort Providence, Bechokò, Yellowknife/Ndilo, Inuvik, Paulatuk and Fort McPherson.

Reports results of literature search and qualitative and quantitative survey data from 29 women living in Arviat, Salluit, Inuvik, and Baker Lake. Study's focus was sexual violence and harassment in the workplace, and identifying gaps, opportunities and recommendations to ensure women's safety and economic security.

Related material: Literature Review.

Geared to 15 to 29 year olds who are out of work and out of school and looking to make a positive change in their lives. (3 minutes).

Comments on the evolution of the co-op and printmaking. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 26.

Study found that users were more likely to be housing insecure, female, middle-aged, unemployed, Aboriginal and lack a high school education. Compares results with those from a previous study conducted in Iqaliut, Nunavut.

Looks at the community of Inuvik, the infrastructure and factors affecting urban adaptation for "Northerners".

Comments summarized from an interview videotaped during the Great Northern Arts Festival in Inuvik, Northwest Territories. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 17.

Correspondence between Mrs. A. Warner and John Diefenbaker regarding Diefenbaker's remarks at the opening ceremonies at Inuvik and regarding a sculpture there.

Discusses emerging trends in Northern art and the need for government support for its continued survival.

Looks at two Canadian Arctic towns considered to be examples of mid twentieth century high modernist planning.

Canadian Heritage and Development Studies Thesis (M.A.)--Trent University, 1999.

Geography Thesis (Ph.D.)--McGill University, 2011.

Discusses project developed to reduce the generational gap in Fort Smith, Yellowknife, Tulita, Hay River, Fort Good Hope, N'Dilo, Dettah, and Inuvik.

Presents an interview with a carver from Inukjuak, Nunavik. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 26.

John Diefenbaker speaking outdoors with an unidentified Aboriginal couple before/after the opening ceremonies at Inuvik, North West Territories.

John Diefenbaker speaking to reporters as aboriginal children look on. Taken during his trip to open the town of Inuvik, North West Territories, 21 July 1961. An RCMP officer is partially visible behind Diefenbaker.

Kaluak, an Inuit woman, a native of Holman Island [NWT].

Explores what constitutes intelligence among the Inuit and how modernization has altered these perceptions.

Looks at the gathering, use, and meaning of the practice of berry picking.

Olive Diefenbaker, wife of the Prime Minister, visits with residents of Inuvik, NWT at the official opening of the Arctic community, in 1961. She walks with an Aboriginal woman, a large crowd is in the background.

Crop Science and Plant Ecology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Saskatchewan, 1996.

Looks at arrowheads and other artifacts collected from an Inuit grave site at the Bombardier Channel site.

Olive Diefenbaker on the arm of a Aboriginal woman, John Diefenbaker and crowd in the back ground, during the ceremonies at the Official Opening of Inuvik, North West Territories.

Historical note:

Olive Evangeline (Freeman, Palmer) Diefenbaker; b. 14 Apr, 1902; d. 23 Dec, 1976; second wife of JGD.

Examines several factors behind migration of Indigenous northerners to urban centres: concentration of economic opportunities in urban centres and scarcity of housing in small northern settlements.

A photograph of Prime Minister John Diefenbaker and his wife Olive enjoying a Drum dance presented to them at Inuvik, NWT in July, 1961.

Program works with individuals to manage stress, grief, trauma, or any other emotions they are experiencing.

RCAP 5 contains files from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Inuvik, Northwest Territories on May 5, 1992. This sitting of the Commission contains a variety of presentations related to various First Nations organizations. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.

The file contains opening remarks from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Inuvik, Northwest Territories on May 5, 1992. Following an opening prayer by Tom Wright, Commissioner Rene Dussault discusses the mandate, goals, and composition of the Commission. Chief James Firth also welcomes the Commission to Inuvik.

RCAP 6 contains files from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Inuvik, Northwest Territories on May 6, 1992. This sitting of the Commission contains a variety of presentations related to various First Nations organizations. Each submission can be viewed individually on this site.

The file contains a presentation by Dick Hill who discusses the administrative, economic, and demographic composition of Inuvik, Northwest Territories. Hill discusses its' ethnic composition (1/3 First Nations, 1/3 Inuit, 1/3 other), its' administrative and institutional apparatus, and related issues in response to questioning from Commissioners Rene Dussault, Allan Blakeney, Grace Blake, and Mary Sillett. Land claims and economic development are also discussed.

The file contains spresentation by George Gillies, Inuvik Regional Hospital. In response to a question by Commissioner Allan Blakeney, Gillies discusses the amount of health staff in the Mackenzie Delta area including the proportion of Aboriginal employees, and their positions. Commissioner Mary Sillett also asks a staffing question, and then preceding presenter Patricia Lowe and Allan Blakeney discuss northern community staffing issues.

The file contains a presentation by Margaret Donovan, Vice-President of the Gwich'in Tribal Council. Donovan discusses the history of the Gwich'in people including the signing of Treaty 11 in 1921; land claim issues; language rights and recognition; self-governance and intergovernmental relations; cultural, educational, and quality of life concerns.

The file contains spresentation by Patricia Lowe, Society of Friends Against Family Violence. Lowe discusses the society's work promoting the establishment of a shelter for battered women and children and women in Inuvik over the past four years, and why such a facility is needed.

The file contains a presentation on by President Rita Arey of the Northwest Territories Status of Women organization, closing remarks and a closing prayer. President Arey presents on her organization's work on behalf of women in the Northwest Territories, and specifically the challenges facing Aboriginal women in the Northwest Territories.

The file contains a presentation by Victor Allen. Allen delivers a presentation on the history of Inuvik going back to the establishment of the community in the 1950s. Following Allen's presentation Commissioner Mary Sillett delivers opening remarks, and Commissioner Allan Blakeney makes brief comments before questioning Allen regarding his presentation. Commissioner John Holman also discusses some of the issues raised in the presentation with Victor.

The file contains a presentation on behalf of the Inuvik Community Corporation by Vice-Chairman Pauline Gordon and Chairman Glenna Hanson.

The file contains a presentation on behalf of the Inuvik Regional Multicultural Society by Louis Beck and Simon Jozzy. Beck discusses "the society and what it stands for" through the use of a parable. Simon Jozzy discusses what the multicultural society means to him personally as an immigrant to Canada and stresses that "learning and education is the foundation of understanding." Louis Beck then goes on to discuss racism and combatting it, while Jozzy ads the need for increased education and the important role that parents play in forming children's attitudes about race.

Study shows a high prevalence of dental caries and the need for health promotion and a service delivery program for these children.

Considers some of the physiological, social psychological, and cultural changes in Inuit children as a result of attending the residential school in Inuvik.

Discusses the establishment of Stringer Hall in 1959, and how Anglican involvement ended in 1970 when the NWT government took over administration.

Former students discuss their experiences at Sir Alexander Mackenzie School. Duration: 46:37.

Education Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of New Brunswick, 2017.

Series follows the lives of members of an Inuit women's hockey team from Inukjuak, Nunavik over the period of a year. Episode 2: Mothers and Babies. Episode 3: Modern Times. Episode 4: I Am Young, I Am Proud. Episode 5: The Great Whale Cup.

Study uses the social determinants of Inuit health (SDoIH) as a conceptual framework, conducts 12 semi structured interviews and participant observations to assess how factors of personal health status and conditions, personal health practices and coping skills, physical environments, social support networks, and access to health services affect older Inuvialuit adults’ likelihood of experiencing a fall.

Found photo novella technique to be a useful method when trying to gain insight into youth's stories and perspectives.

Discusses site located next to the Dempster Highway cutline between Arctic Red River Settlement and Inuvik, eastern Mackenzie Delta, Northwest Territories.