Australian Aboriginal Studies, no. 2, 2004, pp. 15-25
Description
Contends that there is a need for development of a different model for suicide alleviation for the Aborigines, Maori and Inuit in Australia, New Zealand and Nunavut.
The Journal of Nutrition, vol. 140, no. 7, July 2010, pp. 1311-1316
Description
Based on survey data gathered from 388 children living in 16 communities. Concludes risks factors are weight, obesity, and tooth decay and recommends emphasis on traditional diet and quality food.
Describes project which developed game designed to promote nutrition, physical activity, Inuit cultural knowledge and health. Includes quantitative assessment of children's knowledge and physical energy expenditure, and qualitative assessment of participants' game experience.
CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal, vol. 182, no. 3, February 23, 2010, pp. 235-242
Description
Discusses the high rates of preterm birth, stillbirth and infant death in Inuit-inhabited areas of Canada compared with the rest of the country and the interventions necessary to improve maternal and infant health.
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 34, no. 1, 2014, pp. 111-127
Description
Focuses on the disconnect between the profession's required emphasis on bureaucratic policy and procedure, and Inuit collective belief systems. Specifically looks at child protection services.
Proceedings of the 2017 Northern, Rural, and Remote Health conference
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Polina Anang
Elizabeth Haqpi Naujaat Elder
Ellen Gordon
Nora Gottlieb
Maria Bronson
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 78, no. 2, Collaborative approaches to wellness and health equity in the Circumpolar North..., 2019
Description
Describes the process used by researchers, Inuit youth, and a Naujaat Elder to create a resiliency based community youth project designed increase protective factors against youth suicide.
Based on interviews with 17 foster parents and 15 frontline workers and managers in the system, and a literature review. Purpose of study was to identify strengths, gaps, and trends, examine practice patterns, and identify needs of both parents and workers.
Based on 10 telephone interviews with government and non-government frontline workers and literature review. Identifies challenges (communication within division or department, role clarity, confidentiality, support for "non-acute" children, need for support and relief, and lack of continuity) and best practices (early intervention, holistic service, interagency information sharing, empowerment and skill-development for patients and families, culturally safe practice, professional development, and clinical supervision).
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.
Presents updates from Early Childhood Development Working Group by region and looks at items from the National Inuit Early Childhood Education Gathering.
Rural and Remote Health, vol. 10, no. 2, Circumpolar Special Issue: Human Health at the Ends of the Earth, 2010, pp. 1-13
Description
Health survey of children, aged 3-5 years looks at factors associated with indigeneity, the physical and socio-economic environment, health behaviours and health histories.
"A Comparative cross-jurisdictional analysis of the literature on services, program models, and best practices in mental health, with a focus on interdisciplinary, intersectoral approaches emphasizing Inuit youth."
Describes the current state of crime and violence in Inuit communities and the programs and services that exist to reduce or eliminate violence against women and girls.
Photograph. From information card: Chesterfield Inlet Eskimo women, sitting on sleeping platform in Eskimo igloo, took part in N.F.B. film about life of an Eskimo child.