Nunavut Urban Futures: Vernaculars, Informality and Tactics
Examines the growing urbanization of the Canadian North that clashes with the traditional Inuit lifestyle and how culturally reflective approaches may help with the transition.
Examines the growing urbanization of the Canadian North that clashes with the traditional Inuit lifestyle and how culturally reflective approaches may help with the transition.
Geared toward Grades 3 and 4. Humorous story of Inukpak, a giant who adopts an Inuit hunter because he thinks he is a child.
Examines Inuit history from pre-contact to 1960s, the Nunavut negotiation process, relevant publications, geopolitical boundaries, and literature on Inuit identity.
Chapter seven from Moving Forward, Making a Difference, vol. 2, which is also vol. 4 in the Aboriginal Policy Research series.
Originally presented at the Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, 2006.
Focus on hunting livelihoods, key drivers of vulnerability, and identification of key policy points.
Chapter six from Moving Forward, Making a Difference, vol. 1, which is also vol. 3 in the Aboriginal Policy Research series.
Originally presented at the second annual Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, 2006.
Traces trends in Nunavut, Nunavik, Alaska, Greenland and the Circumpolar region, and discusses possible explanations for increases in the suicide rate.
Chapter three from Moving Forward, Making a Difference, vol. 2, which is also vol. 4 in the Aboriginal Policy Research series.
Originally presented at the second annual Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, 2006.
Examines architectural practices and its effects on the Inuit communities land engagement.