Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 19, no. 1, 1999, pp. 1-36
Description
Argues that for problems of identity the strategy for change requires committed leadership, populations that demand change, and changes to institutions and bureacracies.
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.
IRPP Choices, vol. 13, no. 4, August 2007, pp. 1-26
Description
Discusses three case studies: Great Bear Co-op in the Northwest Territories, Neechi Foods Co-operative Limited in Winnipeg, Manitoba and ET Development in northern Manitoba.
Summary of progress for the years 2001-2006. Ninety-one schools were surveyed regarding the number of seats available/filled, location of access programs, special admission categories, nature of support programs, and number of Aboriginal faculty.
Journal of Speech, Language and Hearing Research, vol. 42, no. 6, December 1999, pp. 1311-1322
Description
Investigated age, gender, ethnic background and history of middle ear disease as factors affecting the degree of hearing impairment. The article also discusses how language acquisition can be affected due to hearing loss.
JustResearch, no. 14, Victims of Crime Research, 2007, pp. 36-41
Description
Findings show that Northerners experience higher levels of criminal victimization and spousal violence than their provincial counterparts.
Article located by scrolling to page 36.
Journal of Aboriginal Economic Development, vol. 1, no. 1, Spring, 1999, pp. 49-58
Description
Examines traditionally-based economic initiatives in the Northwest Territories, and discusses the potential for similar initiatives in northern Russia.
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Journal of Canadian Studies, vol. Vol. 41, no. 3, Fall, 2007, pp. 112-133, 207
Description
Presents a study developed in collaboration with the Dene community of Lutsel K'e to develop their own framework and indicators for monitoring the health and well-being of their community.
Update on the activities of the Foundation, which deals with the healing rather than the compensation aspect of the Indian Residential School Settlement Agreement.
Looks at a transfer of jurisdiction and authorities to territorial or Indigenous self governments, from the federal government, and the importance of both power and revenue sharing among governments for promoting sustainable economic development.
Suggests that wild fruits are an important component of Gwich’in diets and are an important component of their traditional land use.
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American Journal of Human Biology, vol. 14, no. 5, September 2002, pp. 649-658
Description
Of the three groups studied (Aboriginals, Inuit, non-Aboriginals) for obesity, blood pressure and lipid/glucose factors, Aboriginals had the highest scores with Inuit scores not much higher than non-Aboriginals.
Inuit Art Quarterly, vol. 17, no. 1, Spring, 2002, pp. 22-29
Description
Looks at a symposium designed to allow participants to develop their artistic skills and to learn more about how their art is sold and marketed.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 22.
Discusses how integrating natural and social sciences and traditional knowledge can improve the understanding of how natural ecosystem functions and responds to various environmental stressors.
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.
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.
Arctic, vol. 55, no. 2, Supplement, June 2002, pp. 18-[?]
Description
Thirty year comparative study of commercial and subsistence harvesting, area hunted and population, showed little change in wildlife levels despite changes in travel mode, population, and oil and gas exploration in Inuvialuit Settlement Region.