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Author/Creator
Alison Hopkins
Description
Summarizes findings from interviews with representatives from libraries, literature review, environmental scan, program analysis, and training in rural and remote areas.
Addressing Poverty in the NWT: An Appreciative Inquiry of Program Program Successes
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Alternatives North
Description
Profiles twelve programs that address issues that keeping people living in poverty.
The Aged, Disabled and Chronically Ill in the Northwest Territories: Results of a Needs Assessment Survey
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Carole Miles-Tapping
Native Studies Review, vol. 5, no. 1, Native Health Research in Canada, 1989, pp. 145-161
Description
Discusses a collaborative study to investigate the health and social service needs of the elderly, chronically ill and disabled.
All That Glitters: Diamond Mining and Tłįchǫ Youth in Behchokǫ̀ Northwest Territories
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Colleen M. Davison
Penelope Hawe
Arctic, vol. 65, no. 2, June 2012, pp. 214-228
Description
Study involved field work, 3 formal focus groups and interviews with 21 individuals. Six themes emerged: increase in transience of the population, tension between work and education, mines as a community resource, inequities in communities, particular view of schooling, and positive outlook on the community and its future.
[Anglican Church]
Images » Photographs
Author/Creator
Hans Dommasch
Description
Partial exterior of church, with sign in front and bell on roof visible. Caption by Dommasch: "Tuktoyaktuk April 1989".
[BeauDril Worker at Work]
Images » Photographs
Author/Creator
Hans Dommasch
Description
Worker wearing hard hat and ear protectors hoisting black container. Near Tuktoyaktuk, NWT.
BeauDril Worker At Work
Images » Photographs
Author/Creator
Hans Dommasch fonds
Description
BeauDril worker holding hose up with wrench attached. Worker has "Boyden" patch on front of jacket. Caption by Dommasch: "Tuktoyaktuk BeauDril camp airport. Own security. No tolerance for drugs and alcohol". Near Tuktoyaktuk, NWT.
Camp Setup = Dechı̨tah ats’et’ı̨ gha seenı ́ots’ı̨ ́ ɂáh
Alternate Title
Nahe Náhodhe – Our Way of Life
Documents & Presentations
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Dehcho First Nations
Description
Describes setting up a tent and benefits of spruce matting.
The Caribou Feed Our Soul
Alternate Title
The Land Is Our Storybook
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Brenda Boreham
Description
Book recommended for Grades 3-7.
Coming of Age: How Young Women in the Northwest Territories Understand the Barriers and Facilitators to Positive Empowered, and Safer Sexual Health
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Candice Lys
Charlotte Reading
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 71, 2012, p. article no. 18957
Description
Study findings from 12 females aged 15-19 revealed access to care issues and alcohol consumption were factors that influenced sexual health.
A Comment on Microdebitage Analyses and Cultural Site-Formation Processes among Tipi Dwellers
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Robert R. Janes
American Antiquity, vol. 54, no. 4, October 1989, pp. 851-855
Description
Criticism of the article, "Identification of Cultural Site Formation Processes through Microdebitage Analysis" by Kathleen Hull in American Antiquity, Vol. 52, No. 4. (Oct., 1987) at pages 772-783.
Constructing Measures of Northern Children's Identity Through Dialogue
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Magdalena Janus
Susan Hopkins
Pimatisiwin, vol. 10, no. 2, Winter, 2012, pp. 249-256
Description
Looks at the process that led to the development of the Sense of Identity (SI) questionnaire.
The Cultural and Political Context of Patient Dissatisfaction in Cross-Cultural Clinical Encounters: A Canadian Inuit Study
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
John D. O'Neil
Medical Anthropology Quarterly, vol. 3, no. 4, New Series, December 1989, pp. 325-344
Description
Study showed that interpreters must act as both translators and cultural mediators in order for patients to be satisfied with their medical care.
Dëne Dédlıné Yatıé Ɂerehtł'ıscho ́Denınu Kuę ́Yatıé: Chipewyan Dictionary
E-Books
Author/Creator
South Slave Divisional Education Council
Dene Laws = Mek’éé Dene Ts’ı̨lı
Alternate Title
Nahe Náhodhe – Our Way of Life
Documents & Presentations
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Dehcho First Nations
Description
Elders' brief descriptions of nine rules to live by.
Dene Medicine: An On-the-Land Healing Resource for Dene Communities
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Dene Nation
Description
Lists uses, location, harvesting, medicinal properties, preparation, and Elder's teachings for each plant.
Dene/Metis Agreement in Principle
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Janet Keeping
Resources, vol. 25, Winter, 1989, pp. 4-6
Description
Describes some of the main provisions of the Agreement in Principle focusing on aspects that relate most directly to oil and gas activities.
Entire issue on one pdf. Scroll down to page 4 for access.
Dëné Sǫłıné Yatıé Ɂerehtl'ıs Łuskëlk'e ́ T'ıné Yatıé: Chipewyan Dictionary
E-Books
Author/Creator
South Slave Divisional Education Council
Deninu K'ue Ethno-history Report
E-Books
Development, Decay, Re-Development: The Politics of the Northwest Territories
Theses
Author/Creator
Lorraine Hewlett
Description
Political Science Thesis (M.A.)--Carleton University, 1989.
Dietary Quality and Adequacy Among Aboriginal Alcohol Consumers in the Northwest Territories, Canada
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Stacey E. Rittmueller
André Corriveau
Sangita Sharma
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 71, 2012, p. article no. 17341
Description
Findings indicate that alcohol consumers' diets tend to be more inadequate than non alcohol consumers.
Do Edàezhe: Building Resiliency Among Aboriginal Youth
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Dianne Lafferty
Pimatisiwin, vol. 10, no. 2, Winter, 2012, pp. 217-230
Description
Comments on two homeless youths who found success through the Leadership and Resiliency Program.
Dualism and Development in the Northwest Territories
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jack C. Stabler
Economic Development and Cultural Change , vol. 37, no. 4, 1989, pp. 805-839
Description
Using empirical data to analysis of the benefits and impact of development to Indigenous groups in northern Canada.
Dualism and Development in the Northwest Territories
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jack C. Stabler
Economic Development and Cultural Change, vol. 37, no. 4, 1989, pp. 805-839
Description
Discusses the impact of rapid development of the Canadian north on the Indigenous populations.
An Ethnoarchaeological Model for the Identification of Prehistoric Tepee Remains in the Boreal Forest
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Robert R. Janes
Arctic, vol. 42, no. 2, Current Perspectives on Western Boreal Forest Life: Ethnographic and Ethnohistoric Research in Late , June 1989, pp. 128-138
Description
Presents results from observing Dene hunters at a hunting camp in the MacKenzie Valley and then excavating the same camp.
The Exploration of Aboriginal Student Achievement Through the Reflexive Analysis of a Dialogue Circle: A View of Aboriginal Education Through the Eyes of Community.
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Angela James
Pimatisiwin, vol. 10, no. 2, Winter, 2012, pp. 257-266
Description
Comments on the varying perspectives of elders, leaders, parents and teachers when posed with a research question regarding student achievement.
Factors Associated With Human Papillomavirus Infection Among Women in the Northwest Territories
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Paul Brassard
Ying Jiang
Alberta Severini
Vanessa Goleski
Maria Santos ... [et al.]
Canadian Journal of Public Health, vol. 103, no. 4, July/August 2012, pp. e282-287
Description
Results indicate that Aboriginal women tend to have different predictors of high-risk HPV that may affect progression to cervical cancer.
[Female Inuk Child]
Images » Photographs
Author/Creator
Hans Dommasch
Description
Side view of child. Caption by Dommasch: "Tuktoyaktuk (NWT) April 1989".
Finding Voice in a Changing Ecological and Political Landscape: Traditional Knowledge and Resource Management in Settled and Unsettled Claim Areas of the Northwest Territories, Canada
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Brenda Parlee
Aboriginal Policy Studies, vol. 2, no. 1, 2012, pp. 56-87
Description
Explores the question "what ecological and social (institutional) factors affect how, when, and to what extent Traditional Knowledge holders have in decisions about key resource management issues?"
Food Frequency Questionnaire Assessing Traditional Food Consumption in Dene/Métis Communities, Northwest Territories, Canada
Alternate Title
Food Frequency Questionnaire Assessing Traditional Food Consumption in Dene/Metis Communities, Northwest Territories, Canada
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Mylène Ratelle
Kelly Skinner
Sara Packull-McCormick
Brian Laird
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 79, no. 1, Article: 1760071, May 13, 2020
Description
Article describes the refinement and implementation of a food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) in Dene/Métis Communities to assess what traditionally harvested foods are being consumed and what the potential is for exposure to environmental contaminants as a result.
Food Sovereignty and Self-Governance: Inuit Role in Managing Arctic Marine Resources
E-Books
Author/Creator
Inuit Circumpolar Council Alaska
Description
Related Material: Summary and Recommendations Report.
Frequency of Consumption of Foods and Beverages by Inuvialuit Adults in Northwest Territories, Arctic Canada
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Francis Zotor
Tony Sheehy
Madalina Lupu
Fariba Kolahdooz
Andre Corriveau ... [et al.]
International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition, vol. 63, no. 7, 2012, pp. 782-789
Description
Study shows nutritional intervention strategies are needed to promote frequent consumption of nutrient-rich foods and less frequent consumption of non-nutrient dense foods.
Gene and Gene-Product Variation in the Apolipoprotein A-I/C-III/A-IV Cluster in the Dogrib Indians of the Northwest Territories
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Shelly A. Cole
Emöke J.E. Szathmary
Robert E. Ferrell
American Journal of Human Genetics, vol. 44, no. 6, June 1989, pp. 835-843
Description
Results suggest that genetic variation of the gene cluster may be a useful tool for the study of quantitative lipoprotein variation in the Dogrib.
Historic Land Use Processes in Alaska's Koyukuk River Area
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Wendy H. Arundale
Eliza Jones
Arctic, vol. 42, no. 2, Current Perspectives on Western Boreal Forest Life: Ethnographic and Ethnohistoric Research in Late , June 1989, pp. 148-162
Description
Looks at the Koyukon people historic patterns of settlement, use of land, beliefs, and practices.
Integrating Gwich'in and Inuvialuit Perspectives in a Community School in the Northwest Territories: A Case StudySchool in the Northwest Territories: A Case Study
Theses
Author/Creator
Janna M. Wolki
Description
Education Thesis (MEd) -- University of Western Ontario, 2020.
Inuit Children Playing
Images » Photographs
Author/Creator
Hans Dommasch
Description
One female child swinging on tire that is suspended by a chain; facing camera. Second female child standing next to tire. Third child obscured by second child. Caption by Dommasch: "Tuktoyaktuk April 1989".
KMS Project: Impacts of Mining Operations on Aboriginal Communities in the Northwest Territories and Labrador: Case Studies and Literature Review
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Rescan Environmental Services Ltd.
Description
Case studies of the Diavik Diamond Mine and the EKATI Diamond Mine in the Northwest Territories and the Voisey Bay Nickel Mine in Labrador. Looks at social, economic and cultural issues associated with mining.
Kwebeh: Building Institutions to Manage Mineral Development
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
John B. Zoe
Pimatisiwin, vol. 10, no. 2, Winter, 2012, pp. 151-152
Description
Comments on a working group that meets to hear the plans of mining and exploration companies, build and implement Impact Agreements and report back to the Chiefs.
“The land is a healer”: Perspectives on Land-Based Healing from Indigenous Practitioners in Northern Canada
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jennifer MétisseRedvers
International Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 15, no. 1, 2020, pp. 90-107
Description
Looks at the experiences of Indigenous practitioners from the three territories to discuss how a strong land relationship can lead to better mental health for Indigenous communities.
List of Known IBAs
Alternate Title
IBA Database
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Impact and Benefit Agreement Research Network
Description
Provides a nationwide list of Impact and Benefits Agreements.
Mixing Politics and Business in the Canadian Arctic: Inuit Corporate Governance in Nunavik and the Inuvialuit Settlement Region
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Gary N. Wilson
Christopher Alcantara
Canadian Journal of Political Science, vol. 45, no. 4, December 2012, pp. 781-804
Description
Discusses how corporate approach has allowed the Inuit to develop the economic and political capacity necessary to implement future self-government structures and arrangements.
Modern North: People, Politics and the Rejection of Colonialism
E-Books
Author/Creator
Kenneth Coates
Judith Powell
Moose Hide = Golǫdhéh
Alternate Title
Nahe Náhodhe – Our Way of Life
Media » Film and Video
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Dehcho First Nations
Description
Describes the process of preparing and curing moose hide.
Mr. Ron Elliott (Quttiktuq) on Uranium Mining in Nunavut, NWT Premier Bob McLeod's Opening Address, and Ms. Wendy Bisaro (Frame Lake) on the NWT's Anti-Poverty Strategy
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Ron Elliott
Peter Taptuna
Bob McLeod
Wendy Bisaro
Northern Pubic Affairs, vol. 1, no. 2, The Conservative Vision For Canadas North, Fall, 2012, pp. 8-12
Description
Reprint of Mr. Ron Elliott asking the Minister of Economic Development and Transportation the Hon. Peter Taptuna about Nunavut's mining policy, NWT Premier Bob McLeod's Opening Address at the Third Session of the 17th Legislative Assembly on October 17, and Ms. Wendy Bisaro (Frame Lake) about the NWT's Anti-Poverty Strategy.
Editors note: Statements were edited for length.
Native Image: Past Images of Native Health Care
Alternate Title
Past Images of Native Health Care
Images » Photographs
Native Studies Review, vol. 5, no. 1, Native Health Research in Canada, 1989, pp. [215-231]
Description
Black and white archival photographs depicting the changes in Aboriginal health care practices.
Native Socio-Economic Development in Canada: Adaptation, Accessibility and Opportunity
Alternate Title
Economic Development and Country Food
Native Issues (Institute of Urban Studies) ; no.1
E-Books
Author/Creator
Paul Kariya
Robin Armstrong
Robert Bone
Frank Duerden
Native Issues (Institute of Urban Studies)
Northern Housing Report 2020
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
Description
Statistics on labour market and economy, affordability, social and affordable housing, core housing need, and the rental and homeowner market for Yellowknife, Whitehorse and Iqaluit.
A Northern Lawyer
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jessi Casebeer
Northern Review, no. 50, Law in the Canadian North, April 07, 2020, pp. 191-193
Description
Author’s personal reflections and commentary on the practice of Canadian law in Northern communities. Discusses issues of dislocation from local languages and peoples, and the general transience of law professional working in the North.
The Northwest Territories Residential Southern Placement Program: Dislocation and Colonization through ‘Care’
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Alannis McKee
Sean A. Hillier
International Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 15, no. 1, 2020, pp. 34-47
Description
Looks at the Residential Southern Placement Program as an extension of colonization by the removal of Indigenous populations with cognitive disabilities from the Northwest Territories.
NWT Land Information Related to Aboriginal Groups [Map]
E-Books
Author/Creator
Information Management Group
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development (AANDC)