Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 19, no. 1, 1999, pp. 1-36
Description
Argues that for problems of identity the strategy for change requires committed leadership, populations that demand change, and changes to institutions and bureacracies.
Journal of Nutrition, vol. 125, no. 10, October 1995, pp. 2501-2510
Description
Examines the exposure of Arctic Indigenous women, living in two communities of the Canadian Arctic, to polychlorinated biphenyls and organochlorine pesticides via their diet.
Environmental Health Perspectives, vol. 103, no. 7/8, July-August 1995, pp. 740-746
Description
Reports the levels of cadmium, lead, and mercury in traditional foods from Qikiqtarjuaq, Baffin Island and the related health risks and benefits of eating these foods.
Inuit Art Quarterly, vol. 18, no. 1-2, Spring/Summer, 2003, pp. 30-31
Description
Very brief article discusses changes in artistic expression due to a switch from stone to more easily carved media.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to p.
Discussion of the Nunavut Act which required that 80 per cent of the nursing positions in Nunavut be occupied by Inuit and the creation of BScN program.
Two different angles of carvings. On information card: Carvings executed by Pierre Karliig for the Acquatare Oil Co. in Calgary Alta. Picture taken at the Craft Shop in Rankin Inlet.
Four main themes are covered: profile of mixed economy in the community; historical, political and cultural context; local views on barriers to economic success, and recommended strategies.
Inuit Art Quarterly, vol. 14, no. 3, Fall, 1999, pp. 31-33
Description
Suggests that developments and changes in Inuit art may occur as a result of Nunavut entering confederation.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 31.
Journal of Speech, Language and Hearing Research, vol. 42, no. 6, December 1999, pp. 1311-1322
Description
Investigated age, gender, ethnic background and history of middle ear disease as factors affecting the degree of hearing impairment. The article also discusses how language acquisition can be affected due to hearing loss.
Lists title, location of research, principal investigator, etc. for over ninety projects. Divided by topic area: health related, physical science, social science and traditional knowledge.
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 62, no. 4, 2003, pp. 323-330
Description
With evolving lifestyle changes, long-term studies are recommended to gather data that will aid in the design of effective strategies to prevent and control emerging health issues.
Études Inuit Studies, vol. 27, no. 1-2, Architecture Paléoesquimaude / Palaeoeskimo Architecture, 2003, pp. 239-253
Description
Presents a brief description of a longhouse structure and its associated hearth rows including the significance of the architectural and artifactual patterning.