Case studies provide an overview of how aboriginal communities have come to terms with mining and mineral exploration in their territories. They are: Innu Nation and Inco's Voisey's Bay Nickel Mine/Mill; Lutsel K'e Dene First Nation and BHP Diamonds Inc.; Tahltan First Nation, the mining industry, and environmental assessment; Little Salmon Carmacks First Nation and B.Y.G. Mt. Nansen Gold Mine; Makivik Corporation and Falconbridge's Raglan Mine; and Nishnawbi-Aski Nation and Ontario's living legacy.
Discussion on the development of the Federal Framework for Aboriginal Economic Development; recent Federal measures including the Northern Strategy; a series of agreements between government and Aboriginal communities, including self-government and Comprehensive Land Claims Agreements; and examines how they can play a central role in strengthening the northern economy.
Looks at past and present outcomes in conjunction with developments in the public sector and mining, effects of socio-economic factors, makes recommendations for improvement, and identifies areas for further study.
Briefing (Conference Board of Canada) ; February 2011
[Conference Board of Canada Publication ; 11-201]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Jacqueline Palladini
Description
This report calculates and compares the gross domestic product output in Canada’s Northern regions, including the three territories and the Northern parts of seven provinces, between 1999 and 2009.
Canadian Food Studies, vol. 6, no. 1, January 2019, pp. 140-154
Description
Discusses results of project undertaken to map and inventory community gardens and greenhouses in Labrador, Nunavik, Nunavut, Yukon, and the Northwest Territories.
Proceedings from the second Virtual Roundtable on First Nation Citizenship held June 20, 2011. Roundtable featured discussion on First Nation citizenship, identity, and Nationhood.
The Science of the Total Environment, vol. 230, no. 1-3, June 1, 1999, pp. 1-82
Description
Reviews studies and identifies gaps in knowledge in the areas of: susceptibility, degree of exposure, health implications, and requirements for risk management.
Submitted to the Canadian Federal Government to ensure that the Inuit are involved in any Arctic strategies that would affect their destinies. Seven themes are explored, as well as key pressures and key risks.
Raises awareness, with the intent of informing decision makers, advisors and nongovernment organizations, (NGOs) regarding Inuit’s unique cancer concerns and realities.
National Inuit Position Paper regarding the CCME Canada-Wide Strategy for the Management of Municipal Wastewater Effluent and Environment Canada’s Proposed Regulatory Framework for Wastewater
Nunatsiavut Regional Impact Assessment
Nunavik Regioinal Impact Assessment
Nunavut Regional Impact Assessment
Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami
Description
Contains links to the National Inuit Position Paper regarding the CCME Canada-Wide Strategy for the Management of Municipal Wastewater Effluent and Environment Canada’s Proposed Regulatory Framework for Wastewater and regional appendices.
Conference held May 2007 brought together addiction and mental health workers to share and gain knowledge in the areas of: approaches to healing, programs in place, and training and treatment options.
Discussion Paper for the National Inuit Education Summit
Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami: Education ...
National Inuit Education Summit
Report on the Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami Education Initiative
Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
National Inuit Education Summit
Description
Contains links to seven reports: 1) Education Accord - in Syllabics 2) Education Accord - in English 3) Education Summit Report 4) Indigenous Standards in Education 5) Inuit Early Childhood Education and Care 6) Partnering with Parents and Communities and 7) Post-Secondary Case Studies in Inuit Education.
Discusses traditional practices, medicalization of childbirth, including evacuation of women, and current and future status of midwifery. Includes results of literature search and key informant interviews.
Assessment based on how well the population had been prepared for the outcomes of land claims and self-government negotiations. Four strategic issues were identified: early childhood programs, high school completion rates, participation in post-secondary and adult education, and access to adult basic education.
The Northern Review, no. 41, Resources and Sustainable Development in the Arctic, 2015, pp. 41-80
Description
Looks at how policy-making has addressed mine and mineral exploration reclamation problems in the Yukon, the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, northern Labrador, and Nunavik.
Northern Public Affairs, vol. 2, Special Issue 2014: Revitalizing Education in Nunangat, 2014, pp. 70-75
Description
Looks at the history of adult and post-secondary education in Inuit Nunangat, survey information collected from post-secondary students, and the University of Prince Edward Island's Master of Education program.
Entire issue on one pdf. Scroll down to page 70 to read article.
George Wright Forum, The, vol. 27, no. 2, 2010, p. 222–233
Description
Examines the unique legal and constitutional relationship with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples and Parks Canada including the legislative policy and corporate changes that have occurred over the last 30 years.
Inuit Art Quarterly, vol. 13, no. 1, Spring, 1998, pp. 6-17
Description
Comments on the 17 artists, representing all regions of the Arctic, in attendance at the Pan-Arctic Women's Workshop. Includes brief profiles.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 6.