Research uses a computer simulation calculate Reindeer’s heat balance, and then assess the climate conditions at 70 different locales, results show that thermal and climatic factors are very important in Indigenous reindeer herding styles.
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 78, no. 1, 2019
Description
Article examines the behavioural risk factors for arterial hypertension (AH)—including tobacco use, excessive alcohol use, and a lack of physical activity—among Evenk people. Also notes that incidence of AH is also influenced by marital status, employment, education, and housing conditions.
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 78, no. 1, 2019
Description
Article summarizes anthropological research into the Indigenous knowledge system (IKS) surrounding pregnancy and birth of the Tundra Nenets people. Author articulates the importance of these IKS and advocates for their continued use alongside mainstream healthcare models.
Examines the different definitions of Indigeneity used by the different nation-states in the Arctic regions. Finds that Russian definitions exclude large Indigenous groups (Sakha & Komi) and shows that not all Arctic Indigenous groups are included in the Arctic Council.
INALCO 2009, Proceedings of the 15th Inuit Studies Conference, Orality (Paris, 2006)
Orality in the 21st Century: Inuit Discourse and Practices. Proceedings of the 15th Inuit Studies Conference
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Virginie Vaté
Céline Petit
Marie-Amélie Salabelle
Description
Compares three case studies which show how games play a central role in different areas of the North.
Paper from Orality in the 21st Century: Inuit Discourse and Practices. Proceedings of the 15th Inuit Studies Conference edited by B. Collingnon and M. Therrien.
INALCO 2009, Proceedings of the 15th Inuit Studies Conference, Orality (Paris, 2006)
Orality in the 21st Century: Inuit Discourse and Practices. Proceedings of the 15th Inuit Studies Conference
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Daria Morgounova
Description
Comments on the question of language shift in relation to the question of ethnic identity.
Paper from Orality in the 21st Century: Inuit Discourse and Practices. Proceedings of the 15th Inuit Studies Conference edited by B. Collingnon and M. Therrien.
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 78, no. 1, 2019
Description
A scoping literature review selected 43 articles published between 2005 and 2016; findings address 4 main themes relating to compromised access to healthcare: (1) the influence of physical geography, (2) healthcare provider-related barriers, (3) the importance of culture and language and (4) the impact of systemic factors.
Inuit Art Quarterly, vol. 5, no. 4, Special Issue: Inuit Art World, Fall/Winter, 1990/1991, pp. 15-23
Description
Overview of collecting, research and teaching, and exhibitions in Canada, United States, Great Britain, Soviet Union, Germany, etc.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll down to appropriate page.
Discusses updated version of Inuit Arctic Policy looking at goals and objectives, Inuit rights, peace and security, environmental, social and economic issues.
Raises awareness, with the intent of informing decision makers, advisors and nongovernment organizations, (NGOs) regarding Inuit’s unique cancer concerns and realities.
Mental Health, Substance Use and Suicidal Behavior Among Young Indigenous People in the Arctic: A Systematic Review
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Venla Lehti
Solja Niemelä
Christina Hoven
Donald Mandell
et al.
Social Science & Medicine, vol. 69, no. 8, October 2009, pp. 1194-1203
Description
Looks at the possibility of regional and ethnic differences in mental health and the link between substance use, suicide rate and mental health of youth in the Arctic.
International Journal of Media and Cultural Politics, vol. 5, no. 1 & 2, 2009, p. 39–54
Description
Discusses the evolution of technologies used to restore and create space to preserve languages and cultures while communicating across cultural, political, and geographical boundaries.
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 78, no. 1, 2019
Description
Study confirm the association of pathogenic variants in the MITF gene with WS type 2 and expanded data on the variability of audiological features of the WS.
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 78, no. 1, 2019
Description
Study involved 90 participants and includes a questionnaire on food habits and environmental factors, and a venous blood sample. Findings indicate that only echinococcosis and trichinellosis appeared to be in Yakutia as health threats among the 3 investigated zoonoses.
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 78, no. 1, 2019
Description
First systematic review of somatic health among Indigenous Sami; results indicate that the incidence of many diseases are similar to those for non-Sami peoples, and that there is a need for longitudinal studies.