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Author/Creator
P. Whitney Lackenbauer
Ryan Shackleton
Description
Focuses on documents (1995 to present) produced by Inuit organizations, northern governments, Canadian parliamentary committee hearings, and select northern newspapers. Includes preliminary bibliography of literature concerning relations with the military in the north.
Believe in Our Healing Journey:Report on the Dehcho Cancer Sharing Circle held September 10-11, 2013 in Fort Liard, Northwest Territories.
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Northwest Territories Health and Social Services
Benefit Agreements in Canada's North: Priority Project on Sustainable Resource Development
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Northern Development Ministers Forum
Description
Project reflects on over 250 publicly-known benefit agreements from the northern regions of Canada.
Beyond Health Care: Health Communities Begin with Listening
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Anna Reid
Northern Public Affairs, vol. 1, Special Issue: Pathways to Prosperity: The Northern Governance and Economy Conference, 2013, pp. [20-21]
Description
Discusses barriers to good health and health care in the north.
Building on Our Strengths: Aboriginal Youth Wellness in Canada’s North
Alternate Title
Report (Conference Board of Canada) ; January 2014
[Conference Board of Canada Publication ; 14-193]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Siomonn Pulla
Description
Focuses on strategies which balance physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional health. Includes three case studies: Winnipeg Aboriginal Sports Achievement Centre North, Makimautiksat Youth Wellness and Empowerment Camp, and Government of the Northwest Territories’ Take a Kid Trapping program.
Building Our Future Together
Alternate Title
Northern Voice: Building Our Future Together
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Dave Ramsay
Northern Public Affairs, vol. 1, Special Issue: Pathways to Prosperity: The Northern Governance and Economy Conference, 2013, pp. [16-19]
Description
Looks at governance, economy, infrastructure and an economic development strategy in order to promote sustainable growth in the north.
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.
Challenges in Understanding the Emerging Northern Economy
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Frances Abele
Northern Public Affairs, vol. 1, Special Issue: Pathways to Prosperity: The Northern Governance and Economy Conference, 2013, pp. [38-42]
Description
Reports on three challenges to economic planning: the boom and bust cycle, carrying capacity, the distribution of wealth generated by resource development.
Climate Change and Food Security in Regional Inuit Centers
Alternate Title
ArcticNet Annual Research Compendium (2013-2014)
Climate Change and Food Security in Regional Inuit Centres
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
James Ford
Elaine Power
Christopher Furgal
Susan Chatwood
William Gough
Description
Overview of project aimed at Identifying and characterizing the vulnerability and resilience of food systems. Phase two looked at policy linkages and attempted to identify opportunities and priorities for adaptation intervention in high risk populations.
Community Food Program Use in Inuvik, Northwest Territories
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
James D. Ford
Marie-Pierre Lardeau
Hilary Blackett
Susan Chatwood
Denise Kurszewski
BMC Public Health, vol. 13, October 18, 2013, p. article no. 970
Description
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.
Consultation and Remediation in the North: Meeting International Commitments to Safeguard Health and Well-Being
Alternate Title
Proceedings of the 15th International Congress on Circumpolar Health
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Laura Banfield
Cynthia (Cindy) G. Jardine
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 72, Supplement 1, 2013, p. article no. 21231
Description
Examination of consultation process shows the importance of including all stakeholders to ensure a positive outcome.
Contextually Appropriate Aquatic Programming in Canada's North: The Shallow Water Lifeguard Certification
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Audrey R. Giles
Kyle Rich
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 33, no. 1, 2013, pp. 49-64
Description
Studies program and recommends a greater inclusion of culturally responsive water safety education strategies in order to achieve a more desirable outcome.
Coordinating First Nations Health Care: Policy and Implementation Challenges and Opportunities
Theses
Author/Creator
Lisa (Marie) Nixon
Description
Examines service fragmentation due to poor inter-jurisdictional coordination, especially in cases where patients are moved to and from reserves, and makes recommendations for improvement.
Public Policy Research Project (MPP)--Simon Fraser University, 2013.
Cost of the Revised Northern Food Basket in 2012-2013
Data » Tables
Author/Creator
Nutrition North Canada (NNC)
Description
Measures cost of a nutritious diet for a family of four for one week using 67 standard food items. Used by Nutrition North Canada to determine subsidies. Prices from 2011 to March 2013 for comparison purposes. Includes link to list of items in the basket.
Dechinta Bush University Student Plenary: A Report
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Cole Smith
Darcy Leigh
Northern Public Affairs, vol. 1, Special Issue: Pathways to Property: The Northern Governance and Economy, 2013, pp. 32-34
Description
Overview of panel presentation by students at the Northern Governance and Economy Conference. Presentation was part of their final assignment for 2012.
Decolonizing Our Practice: Indigenizing Our Teaching
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Shauneen Pete
Bettina Schneider
Kathleen O'Reilly
First Nations Perspectives Journal, vol. 5, no. 1, 2013, pp. 99-115
Description
Authors describe how they attempt to Indigenize their teaching at the University of Regina and First Nations University of Canada.
Dene Hunting Organization in Fort Good Hope, Northwest Territories: “Ways We Help Each Other and Share What We Can”
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Roger McMillan
Brenda Parlee
Arctic, vol. 66, no. 4, December 2013, pp. 435-447
Description
Looks at how meat distribution patterns such "demand sharing" and harvester "giving", vary with respect to game acquired during a community hunt, as opposed to a household-organized hunt.
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.
Economic Development: Striking the Right Balance
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Stephen Kakfwi
Northern Public Affairs, vol. 1, Special Issue: Pathways to Prosperity: The Northern Governance and Economy Conference, 2013, pp. [22-24]
Description
Author's view on the northern economy and suggestions on dealing with government and industry.
Ełexègots'edo: Sharing Our Stories
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Francis Williah
Bernadette Williah
Rosa Mantla
Tammy Steinwand
Description
"A collection of stories and photographs of objects from the Tłı̨chǫ region".
Emergency Management in the Arctic: The Context Explained
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Meredith Kravitz
Vanessa Gastaldo
Description
Discussions on the emergency preparedness needs of northern Indigenous communities with highlights of key issues and obstacles for success including geography, population density, infrastructure, communications, and climate change.
An Ethical Space for Dialogue about Difficult History: Program Evaluation of a Residential School Education Pilot in Canada's Northwest Territories and Nunavut
Graduate Research Projects & Papers
Author/Creator
Sarah Daitch
Description
Dispute Resolution Capstone Project (M.A.)--University of Calgary, 2013.
An Examination of the Social Determinants of Health as Factors Related to Health, Healing and Prevention of Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder in a Northern Context: The Brightening Our Home Fires Project, Northwest Territories, Canada
Alternate Title
Proceedings of the 15th International Congress on Circumpolar Health
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Dorothy Badry
Aileen Wight Felske
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 72, Supplement 1, 2013, p. article no. 21140
Description
Project involved asking participants to respond with an answer to, "what does health and healing look like for you in your community"?
An Examination of Three Key Factors: Alcohol, Trauma and Child Welfare: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and the Northwest Territories of Canada: Brightening Our Home Fires
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Dorothy Badry
Aileen Wight Felske
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 8, no. 1, Special Issue: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), 2013, pp. [130]-143
Description
Presents results from photovoice project which also studied the related issue of health and healing in a northern context.
Examining DNA Fingerprinting as an Epidemiology Tool in the Tuberculosis Program in the Northwest Territories, Canada
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Cheryl Case
Kami Kandola
Linda Chui
Vincent Li
Nancy Nix
Rhonda Johnson
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 72, 2013, p. article no. 20067
Description
Study reveals how DNA fingerprinting and social network analysis (SNA) are useful tools to uncover tuberculosis transmission patterns.
Exchanges Between Two Rivers: Possibilities For Teaching Writing in the Northwest Territories
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Susan Jane Catlin
Canadian Journal of Education, vol. 36, no. 2, Indigenous Education: Pathways to (Re)membering, 2013, pp. 119-143
Description
Non-Aboriginal teacher reflects on own experiences with Indigenous oral tradition on methods to teach writing.
The Exploratory Process on Indian Registration, Band Membership and Citizenship: Reports of Participating Organizations
Web Sites » Governmental
Author/Creator
Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada
Description
Provides links to information submitted by the twenty national and regional First Nations and other Aboriginal organizations in their reports.
An Exploratory Study on the Use of Photovoice as a Method For Approaching FASD Prevention in the Northwest Territories
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Dorothy Badry
Aileen Wight Felske
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 8, no. 1, Special Issue: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), 2013, pp. [143]-161
Description
Discusses the Brightening Our Home Fires project which involved thirty women from four communities and intended to provide enhancements to current service delivery and health concerns.
First Nations Representation on Ontario Juries: Report of the Independent Review
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Frank Lacobucci
Description
Looks at lack of representation of First Nations people living in reserve communities in Northern Ontario. Includes recommendations.
Five Lessons From Five Weeks in Ulukhaktok
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Linnaea Jasiuk
Northern Public Affairs, vol. 2, no. 1, The Arctic Council, September 2013, p. [?]
Description
Author talks about experiences living in the Ulukhaktok, NWT while working for the Canadian Institute For Health Research.
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.
Gender and Resource Co-Management in Northern Canada
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
David C. Natcher
Arctic, vol. 66, no. 2, June 2013, pp. 218-221
Description
Study identified 34 boards with a total of 210 members; 176 (84%) were males and 34 (16%) were females. Nine boards had no female members, and 18 had only one.
Gender in Research on Northern Resource Development (Draft)
Alternate Title
ReSDA Gap Analysis Report ; no.14
Resources and Sustainable Development in the Arctic (ReSDA) Gap Analysis Report ; no.14
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Suzanne Mills
Martha Dowsley
Emilie Cameron
Description
Looks at the role of women in resource development and community governance from an economic, socio-cultural and political point of view.
Glen Coulthard & the Three Rs
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Tim Querengesser
Northern Public Affairs, vol. 2, no. 2, Literacy & Democracy, December 2013, pp. [59]-61
Description
Discussion on how colonialism continues to affect Aboriginal people and two-way reconciliation.
The Great Northern Arts Festival & the Future of Art in the Northwest Territories
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Marcus Jackson
Northern Public Affairs, vol. 2, no. 2, Literacy & Democracy, December 2013, pp. [63]-[68]
Description
Discusses emerging trends in Northern art and the need for government support for its continued survival.
Healing Through Photography: A Reflection on the Brightening Our Home Fires Project in the Remote Hamlet of Ulukhaktok, Northwest Territories
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Annie Goose
Dorothy Badry
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 8, no. 1, Special Issue: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), 2013, pp. [161]-170
Description
Project related to prevention of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) by giving a voice to unheard voices on areas of health.
Helicobacter Pylori Incidence and Re-Infection in the Aklavik H. Pylori Project
Alternate Title
Proceedings of the 15th International Congress on Circumpolar Health
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Sally Carraher
Hsiu-Ju Chang
Rachel Munday
Karen J. Goodman
CANHelp Working Group
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 72, no. Supplement 1, 2013, p. article no. 21594
Description
Results of an examination of a community-based project found that it significantly reduced the burden of infection in the community. Continued commitment to the project is recommended.
Implementation Evaluation of the Nutrition North Canada Program: Final Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Evaluation
Performance Measurement and Review Branch
Audit and Evaluation Sector
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development (AANDC)
Description
Finds a continued need for program to increase access to healthy foods for residents of isolated northern communities.
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 Leaders Announce National Inuit Suicide-Prevention Strategy
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Laura Eggertson
CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal, vol. 185, no. 15, October 15, 2013, pp. e703-e704
Description
Discusses an evidence-informed action plan to address the high rates of Inuit suicide.
Inuit Voices on Arctic Security Nilliajut
Alternate Title
Inuit Nipingit Ukiuqtarqturmit Naammaktitauniup Miksaanuz
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Jordan Konek
Curtis Konek
Ian Mauro
Description
Duration: 20:35.
Companion book: Nilliajut: Inuit Perspectives on Security, Patriotism and Sovereignty
“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.
Leading Together: Indigenous Youth in Community Partnership
E-Books
Author/Creator
Stephen Kakfwi
Stephen Huddart
Duncan McCue
Angela Sterritt
Wawmeesh ... [et al.]
Literacy in Canada’s North
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Helen Balanoff
Beth Mulloy
Northern Public Affairs, vol. 2, no. 2, Literacy & Democracy, December 2013, pp. [33]-36
Description
Discussion on culture-based approaches to literacy and essential skills.
Literacy Matters: Unlocking the Literacy Potential of Aboriginal Peoples in Canada
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Sonya Gulati
Description
Outlines the social and economic problems associated with low literacy rates among Aboriginal peoples, and identifies best practices to address these issues.
Lived Territories: A Take of Inuit Women's Contemporary Subsistence and Belonging
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Laurence Simard-Gagnon
INDITERRA, no. 5, [Nouvelles géographies des pratiques autochtones], 2013, pp. 55-62
Description
Looks at the gathering, use, and meaning of the practice of berry picking.
Measuring the Economic Impact of Publicly Funded Research in Northern Canada
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Katrina Carr
David C. Natcher
Rose Olfert
Polar Geography, vol. 36, no. 4, 2013, pp. 291-304
Description
Uses empirical data from 2000-2009 to discuss the benefits of research for northern Canadian communities.
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.