Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Don E. Dumond
American Anthropologist, vol. 89, no. 1, New Series, March 1987, pp. 32-56
Description
Argues that post-Pleistocene ancestors were in North America before 8000 B.C.
Residential School System in Canada: Understanding the Past – Seeking Reconciliation – Building Hope for Tomorrow: Teacher's Guide
E-Books
Author/Creator
Ken Beardsall
Liz Fowler
Cathy McGregor
Heather McGregor
John Stewart
Mindy Willett
Description
Second edition.
Respiratory Tract Infections in Inuit Children: "Set Thine House in Order"
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Pamela H. Orr
CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal, vol. 177, no. 2, July 17, 2007, pp. 167-168
Description
Explores the link between environmental indoor air quality and infection.
Responding to Climate Change in Nunavut: Policy Recommendations
Alternate Title
Moving Forward, Making a Difference ; vol. 1
Aboriginal Policy Research ; vol. 3
Aboriginal Policy Research Conference ; 2nd, 2006
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
James Ford
Johanna Wandel
vol. 3
Description
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.
Responsible Investment in the Canadian Territorial North? Some Considerations from Nunavut
Alternate Title
[Working Paper (Carleton Centre for Community Innovation) ; WP13-04]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Joshua Gladstone
Frances Abele
Description
Comments on the increased international attention to the Canadian territorial north as global markets for resources continues to grow.
The Right to Food Security in a Changing Arctic: The Nunavut Food Security Coalition and the Feeding My Family Campaign
Alternate Title
A New Dialogue: Putting People at the Heart of Global Development
Case Studies: Local Solutions: Rights
Hunger, Nutrition, Climate Justice 2013
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Lessee Papatsie
Leanna Ellsworth
Stephanie Meakin
Tiina Kurvits
Description
Looks at grassroots community mobilization which is propelled by the Feeding My Family Facebook initiative.
Roots of Resilience: Overcoming Inequities in Aboriginal Communities
E-Books
Author/Creator
Canadian Council on Social Determinants of Health
Sanaugait: A Strategy for Growth in Nunavut's Arts and Crafts Sector
Alternate Title
From Words to Work
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Department of Economic Development & Transportation. Government of Nunavut
Description
Looks at the framework for the work that is needed in the next five to seven years to ensure the arts in Nunavut thrive and continue to contribute to the economics of the territory.
Sharing Skills in Dorset
Articles » General
Author/Creator
[Adrian Larose]
Inuit Art Quarterly, vol. 22, no. 4, Winter, 2007, pp. 28-29
Description
Brief article gives highlights of a carving workshop.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to p. 28.
Situating Nunavut Education With Indigenous Education Canada
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Heather Elizabeth McGregor
Canadian Journal of Education, vol. 36, no. 2, Indigenous Education: Pathways to (Re)membering, 2013, pp. 87-118
Description
Looks at important differences in First Nations education in the Arctic and barriers faced nationally living between two worlds.
Social Determinants of Inuit Health in Canada: A Discussion Paper
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami
Description
Outlines determinants and existing research for future action.
Some Thoughts on Qallunaat Teacher Caring in Nunavut
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Paul Berger
Journal of Teaching and Learning, vol. 4, no. 2, 2007, pp. [1]-12
Description
Discusses issues non-Inuit teachers should consider when trying to support educational success.
State, Company and Community Relations at the Polaris Mine (Nunavut)
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Heather Green
Études Inuit Studies, vol. 37, no. 2, Développement industriel et impacts miniers / Industrial Development and Mining Impacts, 2013, pp. 37-57
Description
Article focuses on the Canadian government's shift away from support programs for mining developments and lack of local hiring requirements.
StatsUpdate: Aboriginal Peoples in Canada: Focus on Inuit in Nunavut, 2011 National Household Survey (NHS)
Alternate Title
Inuit Identity Population With Knowledge of Inuktitut and With Inuktitut as Mother Tongue, by Age Group, Nunavut, 2006 and 2011
Nunavut Population by Inuit Identity and Age Group, 2006 and 2011
Data » Tables
Author/Creator
Nunavut Bureau of Statistics
Description
Statistical tables.
StatsUpdate: Families, Marital Status, Households & Dwelling Characteristics, 2006 Census
Alternate Title
Average Number of Dwellings Rented and in Need of Major Repairs by Province and Territory, 2001 and 2006
Average Number of Persons in Private Households by Nunavut Communities, 2001 and 2006
Distribution of Census Families by Family Structure, Canada, Provinces and Territories, 2001 and 2006
Population Aged 15 and Over by Legal Marital Status and Common-Law Relationship Status, Nunavut, 2006
Data » Tables
Author/Creator
Nunavut Bureau of Statistics
Description
Statistical data. 4 tables.
StatsUpdate: Labour Force, Annual Average for 2012
Alternate Title
Annual Average Employment Levels and Employment Rates for the Population 15 Years and Over by Province and Territory
Labour Force Characteristics for People Aged 15 and Over, Nunavut, 2011 to 2012 (Annual Averages)
Data » Tables
Author/Creator
Nunavut Bureau of Statistics
Description
2 statistical tables including definitions and notes.
StatsUpdate: Labour Force, Education and Language Used at Work, 2011 National Household Survey (NHS)
Alternate Title
Employment and Unemployment for Selected Population Groups, Nunavut, 2006 and 2011
Employment and Unemployment for the Population Aged 15 and Over, Canada, Provinces and Territories, 2006 and 2011
Employment and Unemployment for the Population Aged 15 and Over, Nunavut and Communities, 2006 and 2011 Censuses
Population Aged 25 to 64 by Highest Certificate, Diploma or Degree and by Inuit Identity, Nunavut, 2011
Proportion of Workers Aged 15 and Over Who Use a Non-Official Language, English or French Most Often or Regularly at Work, by Selected Language Groups
Data » Tables
Author/Creator
Nunavut Bureau of Statistics
Description
Statistical data. 5 tables.
StatsUpdate: Mobility and Migration, 2006 Census of Population
Alternate Title
Mobility Status 5 Years Ago by Age Groups, for the Population Aged 5 Years and Over of Nunavut, 2006 Census
Province or Territory of Residence 5 Years ago (in 2001) for the Interprovincial Migrants Aged 5 Years and Over of Canada, Provinces and Territories, 2006 Census
Data » Tables
Author/Creator
Nunavut Bureau of Statistics
Description
Statistical data looks at the most popular destinations. 2 tables.
Source: 2006 Census of Population.
StatsUpdate: Mobility and Migration, 2011 National Household Survey (NHS)
Alternate Title
Mobility Status 5 Years Ago by Age Groups, for the Population Aged 5 Years and Over of Nunavut, 2011 NHS
Province or Territory of Residence 5 Years ago (in 2006) for the Interprovincial Migrants Aged 5 Years and Over of Canada, Provinces and Territories, 2011 NHS
Data » Tables
Author/Creator
Nunavut Bureau of Statistics
Description
Statistical data. 2 tables.
StatsUpdate: Mother Tongue and Language Spoken Most Often at Home, 2006 Census of Population
Alternate Title
Population by Mother Tongue and Language Spoken Most Often at Home, for Nunavut, 2001 and 2006 Censuses
Population by Selected Mother Tongues and by Age Groups, Nunavut, 2006 Census
Data » Tables
Author/Creator
Nunavut Bureau of Statistics
Description
Statistical data. 2 tables.
Source: 2006 Census of Population.
StatsUpdate: [Nunavut and Canada] Births, 2011
Data » Tables
Author/Creator
Nunavut Bureau of Statistics
Description
Statistical table. Note that percentage figure changes for Nunavut are a reflection of relatively small numbers.
StatsUpdate: Police-Reported Crime Statistics, 2011
Data » Tables
Author/Creator
Nunavut Bureau of Statistics
Description
Statistical data of numbers of violent offences against family members in Nunavut, Canada as a whole, as well as each of the provinces and other territories.
StatsUpdate: Police-Reported Violent Crimes, 2011
Data » Tables
Author/Creator
Nunavut Bureau of Statistics
Description
Statistical data of crime victims, by sex of victims and by province/territory.
StatsUpdate: Population and Dwelling Counts, 2001 and 2006 Censuses
Alternate Title
Population and Dwelling Counts, for Canada, Provinces and Territories, 2006 and 2001 Censuses
Population Counts for Nunavut Communities, 2006 and 2011 Censuses
Data » Tables
Author/Creator
Nunavut Bureau of Statistics
Description
Statistical data compares percentage of population increase from 2001 to 2006 in Nunavut, Canada as a whole, as well as each of the provinces and other territories. 2 tables.
[StatsUpdate]: Population Counts by Age and Sex, 2006 and 2001 Censuses
Alternate Title
Population Age Distribution and Median Age by Province and Territory, 2001 and 2006 Censuses
Population Counts and Median Age by Community, Nunavut, 2006 Census
Population Counts by Age and Sex, Nunavut, 2001 and 2006 Censuses
Data » Tables
Author/Creator
Nunavut Bureau of Statistics
Description
Statistical data. 3 tables.
StatsUpdate: Public Postsecondary Enrolments and Graduates, 2010/2011 Academic Year
Alternate Title
Public Postsecondary Enrolments and Graduates
Data » Tables
Author/Creator
Nunavut Bureau of Statistics
Description
Statistical data by territory of study.
Stitching Together Literacy, Culture & Well-being: The Potential of Non-formal Learning Programs
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Shelley Tulloch
Adriana Kusugak
Gloria Uluqsi
Quluaq Pilakapsi
Cayla Chenier
Anna Ziegler
Kim Crockatt
Northern Public Affairs, vol. 2, no. 2, Literacy & Democracy, December 2013, pp. 28-32
Description
Examines innovative culturally-rooted programs that mix traditional academics with life skills and courses to promote economic, social and cultural well-being.
Strengthening the Integration of Traditional Knowledge in Environmental Impact Assessment: An Analysis of Inuit Place Names Near Steensby Inlet, NU
Theses
Author/Creator
Amélie Byam
Description
Geography Thesis (M.A.)--Carleton University, 2013.
Case study of the Mary River iron project.
Survey of Issues and Challenges to Providing Market Housing Finance in the Territories
Alternate Title
Research Highlight (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation)
Research Highlight. Socio-economic Series ; 13-009
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Policy and Research Division]
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
Description
Summary of study of same name which was comprised of literature review and interviews with key informants and focus groups in eight communities in the Northwest Territories, Nunavut and the Yukon.
Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security in the Circumpolar North: Proceedings of the 8th Circumpolar Agricultural Conference & University of the Arctic Inaugural Food Summit
Alternate Title
Circumpolar Agricultural Conference ; 8th, 2013
Miscellaneous Publication (Alaska Agricultural & Forestry Experimental Station) ; MP 2014-16
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[M.P. Shipka
J.E. Rowell
S.C. Gerlach
J. Greenberg
T. Paragi ... Tom Allen ... [et al.]]
Description
Abstracts and selected papers. Topics were grouped in four areas: global food policy and food safety issues; food production and economic development; food production and sustainable practices; and global perspectives in advancing food security in the Circumpolar world.
Taima TB in Iqaluit, Nunavut
Alternate Title
Annual ReSDA Conference ; 3rd
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Natan Obed
Description
Session discussing a community pilot project looking at new ways of engaging the community via social media, community tools, and screening for latent tuberculosis.
Duration: 17:36.
Teacher Engagement With Histories of Education: Supporting Educational Change in Nunavut
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Heather E. McGregor
Canadian Issues, Teaching (in) the Canadian North, Winter, 2013, pp. 29-35
Description
Looks at ways to enhance teaching and learning approaches that are culturally responsive, locally relevant and supportive of community-driven visions for change.
To access article scroll to p. 29.
Ten Years of Network Television in the Eastern Arctic: Cultural Implications for the Diffusion of Educational Technology
Theses
Author/Creator
Thomas Clark Wilson
Description
Education Thesis (Ph.D.)--Concordia University, 1987.
That's Where Our Future Came From: Mining, Landscape, and Memory in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Tara Cater
Arn Keeling
Études Inuit Studies, vol. 37, no. 2, Développement industriel et impacts miniers / Industrial Development and Mining Impacts, 2013, pp. 59-82
Description
Article examines the collective community experiences before and after the mine's closure in 1962.
This Land
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Dianne Whelan
Jeremy Mendes
Description
Interactive snowmobile road trip across 2,000 inhospitable kilometers of Northern Canada by filmmaker Dianne Whelan. Accompanying material: This Land: Study Guide.
Duration: 35:00.
This Land: Study Guide
Documents & Presentations
Description
Guide to accompany film, This Land. Recommended for 12 years and up. Provides several discussion questions for use based on specific subject areas and curriculum.
Total Population Aged 15 Years and Over by Language Spoken Most Often at Work, for Nunavut and its Communities, 2011 NHS (National Household Survey)
Data » Tables
Author/Creator
Nunavut Bureau of Statistics
Description
Statistics.
Source: 2011 National Household Survey.
Traditional Food Attributes Must be Included in Studies of Food Security in the Canadian Arctic
Alternate Title
Traditional Food Attributes and Studies of Food Security
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jill Lambden
Olivier Receveur
Harriet V. Kuhnlein
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 66, no. 4, September 2007, pp. 308-319
Description
Found that traditional food is regarded as natural and fresh, tasty, healthy and nutritious, inexpensive, and socially and culturally beneficial.
The Transition from the Historical Inuit Suicide Pattern to the Present Inuit Suicide Pattern
Alternate Title
Moving Forward, Making a Difference ; vol. 2
Aboriginal Policy Research ; vol. 4
Aboriginal Policy Research Conference ; 2nd, 2006
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Jack Hicks
Peter Bjerregaard
Matt Berman
vol. 4
Description
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.
Tukisivallialiqtakka: The Things I Have Now Begun to Understand: Inuit Governance, Nunavut and the Kitchen Consultation Model
Theses
Author/Creator
Jackie Price
Description
Human and Social Development Thesis (M.A.)--University of Victoria, 2007.
Vitamin A and D Intakes in Food Mail Pilot Project Communities
E-Books
Author/Creator
Judith Lawn
Dan Harvey
Wapos Bay: All's Fair
Alternate Title
Wapos Bay: episode 7
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Dennis Jackson
Melanie Jackson
Description
Students try out for the Indigenous Winter Games and a snowstorm delays a return trip from a trap line in episode 7 of a stop-motion animation series.
Accompanying material: Wapos Bay: All's Fair: Study Guide.
Duration: 23:59.
"The Weight on Our Shoulders Is Too Much, and We Are Falling": Suicide Among Inuit Male Youth in Nunavut, Canada
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Michael J. Kral
Medical Anthropology Quarterly, vol. 27, no. 1, March 2013, pp. 63-83
Description
Looks at the epidemic level of Inuit youth suicide and the evidence that local community-based suicide prevention may be working.
Wistful Thinking: Making Inuit Labour and the Nanisivik Mine Near Ikpiarjuk (Arctic Bay), Northern Baffin Island
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Frank James Tester
Drummond E.J. Lambert
Tee Wern Lim
Études Inuit Studies, vol. 37, no. 2, Développement industriel et impacts miniers / Industrial Development and Mining Impacts, 2013, pp. 15-36
Description
Analyzes conversations regarding Inuit employment at the Nanisivik mine which operated from 1976 to 2002.
Working Towards Policy Creation for Cruise Ship Tourism in Parks and Protected Areas of Nunavut
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Janet R. Marquez
Paul F. J. Eagles
Tourism in Marine Environments, vol. 4, no. 2, 2007, pp. 1-12
Description
Looks at policies and guidelines, the need for unity across the Arctic cruise ship tourism industry, and more government awareness and funding.
You Just Blink and It Could Happen: A Study of Women's Homelessness North of 60: Pan Territorial Report
Alternate Title
A Little Kindness Would Go a Long Way: A Study of Women's Homelessness in the Yukon: Territorial Report
E-Books
Author/Creator
Four Worlds Centre for Development Learning
Description