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.
[Inuit People and the Aboriginal World] Inuit Studies Conference : 17th]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Louis McComber
Description
Comments on the lack of improvement in housing, education, and health since the creation of Nunavut and the signing of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement.
Canadian Journal of Public Health, vol. 101, no. 3, May/June 2010, pp. 196-201
Description
Looks at a community-based study in Igloolik, Nunavut on food insecurity, and how it is influenced by social, economic, political and environmental conditions.
Discusses the Department of Fisheries and Oceans role in the ongoing stewardship of northern aquatic resources; the emerging development opportunities; and the consequences of climate change and economic development for wildlife in the North, including fish and their habitat.
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 1, no. 1, 1981, pp. 59-89
Description
Three 1970s agreements between Indigenous peoples and governments are compared: the Alaska Native Claims Settlement of 1971, the James Bay Settlement (1975) and the Committee for Original People's Entitlement (COPE) Agreement-in-Principle (1978).
Presentation of the political, symbolic and geographical reasons for establishing Nunavut; formally established within the Northwest Territories, April 1, 1999.
Documentary examines the controversy surrounding the decline in the sled dog population between 1950-1970. Many Inuit believe that dogs were killed as part of government policy, while officials deny this claim.
Some images may be disturbing to viewers.
Duration: 68:08.
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.