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.
Inuit Art Quarterly, vol. 21, no. 1, Spring, 2006, pp. 21-25
Description
Highlights of a marketing seminar which featured presentations by government representatives, economic development officers, gallery owners, wholesalers, and artists.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to p. 21.
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.
Inuit Art Quarterly, vol. 21, no. 1, Spring, 2006, pp. 8-10
Description
Highlights hand-built works produced at the Matchbox Gallery located in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to p. 8.
Recommends implementing and increasing Inuit participation in government employment in Nunavut at a representative level in all occupational groupings and grade levels.
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.
Research Highlight (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation)
Research Highlight. Socio-economic Series ; 06-024
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Brett Holmes]
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
Description
Variables studied were: population, age, mobility, household income, homelessness, education, unemployment, homelessness, household type, home ownership, and core housing need.
Highlights from research report of same name.