Looks at the project goal of supporting Inuit Tapirisat of Canada in working on children and family issues by consulting with six Inuit regions about policy and programs. Shares results from interviews with Elders.
Arctic, vol. 59, no. 4, December 2006, pp. 370-380
Description
Studies the presence of contaminants in the Arctic food web and discusses how the contaminants pose a threat to human and environmental health and well-being.
Environmental Research, vol. 100, no. 3, March 2006, pp. 295-318
Description
Argues for vigilance for monitoring populations as 3% of Inuit women participants’ methylmercury (MeHg) exposure was in Health Canada's level of concern (20–99 μg/L), and 56% of Inuit cord samples exceeded the revised United States Environmental Protection Agency guidelines.
Culture & Mental Health Research Unit Report ; no.10
Proceedings of the Advanced Study Institute The Mental Health of Indigenous Peoples
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Laurence J. Kirmayer
Gregory M. Brass
Caroline L. Tait
Ernest Hunter
Duncan Pedersen ... James Waldram ... [et al.]
Culture & Mental Health Research Unit Report
Description
Reviews research on mental health; presents social issues underlying problems and some individual and community responses to these challenges. Argues cultural psychiatry can contribute to rethinking services and heath promotion.
Objectives were to address lack of health information and associated challenges, identify resources needed to take action on issues, and make recommendations on future directions, resources and involvement.
Recommends implementing and increasing Inuit participation in government employment in Nunavut at a representative level in all occupational groupings and grade levels.
Examines the international legal doctrine of self-determination and its application to the situation of indigenous peoples.
International Law Thesis --University of Lund, 2001.
McGill Journal of Education , vol. 41, no. 1, Winter, 2006, pp. 9-27
Description
Looks at two practices used in Qallunaat schools that are both against Inuit culture: rigid southern style discipline and the use of praise and rewards system.
Études Inuit Studies, vol. 30, no. 2, The Influence of Marcel Mauss, 2006, pp. 228-230
Description
Review of: Inuit Qaujimaningit Nanurnut: Inuit Knowledge of Polar Bears : A Project of the Gjoa Haven Hunters' and Trappers' Organization by Darren Keith, with Jerry Arqviq, Louie Kamookak, Jackie Ameralik and the Gjoa Haven Hunters' and Trappers' Organization.
Review in French.
Discusses how the negative impacts of resource extraction development can be minimized for increased self reliance, self determination and a sustainable future in Inuit regions.
Discusses the negotiating problems between Aboriginal groups and mining companies and the need to develop a long-term vision about mineral development.