Examines the high cancer rates in Inuit populations and highlights challenges to receiving care, from diagnosis through to survivorship or palliative care.
Northern Public Affairs, vol. 1, Special Issue: Pathways to Prosperity: The Northern Governance and Economy Conference, 2013, pp. 56-[62]
Description
Discusses organization's activities which help build skills and knowledge to foster economic benefits in the community.
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ICNGD (International Centre for Northern Governance and Deveopment) Report
Report (Conference Board of Canada) ; August 2014
[Conference Board of Canada Publication ; 6338]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Ken Coates
Greg Poelzer
Heather Exner-Pirot
Joe Garcea
Thierry Rodon
Rebecca Schiff
Graham White Gary Wilson
Description
Examines the transitions in governance in the territories and Northern provincial regions; and discusses the accomplishments, challenges and opportunities facing organizations in Northern communities.
Looks at how rural and remote First Nations have formed organizations which mediate relationships with federal and provincial agencies while using the e-Community ICT model. The model operates under five broad themes: capacity building, infrastructure and connectivity, human resources, information management and service delivery. Discusses the First Nations Education Council in Quebec as a case study.