Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, vol. 44, no. 6, June 2001, pp. 952-956
Description
Conclusions indicated that AP in the Inuit is a seasonal photodermatitis which often commences in adulthood and worsens over time. Study found a novel HLA association.
Alternatives Journal, vol. 29, no. 1, Winter, 2003, pp. 58-61
Description
Book review of: Take My Land, Take My Life: The Story of Congress's Historic Settlement of the Alaska Native Land Claims, 1960-1971 by Donald Craig Mitchell.
Maclean's, vol. 116, no. 3, January 20, 2003, p. 46
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Trapper who threatened an Inuit community was shot, which resulted in the first criminal trial in the eastern Arctic and ultimately, a tuberculosis epidemic.
Acclaimed film based on an Inuit story about an evil shaman's curse which causes competition, conflict and death in the community of Igloolik. Includes English subtitles.
Duration: 2:41:12
Pesticide & Toxic Chemical News, vol. 31, no. 21, March 17, 2003, p. 36
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Results of a 5 year study conducted with Inuit in northern Quebec, published in The Canadian Arctic Contaminants Assessment Report show exposure to mercury and Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) and correlation with behaviours.
Canadian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, vol. 79, no. 10, October 2001, pp. 841-847
Description
Study conclusions demonstrate that Aboriginal populations are distinct from their Asian ancestors as they do not necessarily share the same polymorphic patterns or allele frequencies.
Obstetrics and Gynecology, vol. 101, no. 2, February 1, 2003, pp. 397-401
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Advances the theory that Inuit do not appear to suffer from dystocia because of their hunter-gatherer origins; the theory being that they are more adaptable to dietary change.
American Review of Canadian Studies, vol. 31, no. 1-2, [Aboriginal Peoples: Special Issue], Spring/Summer, 2001, pp. 171-190
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Examines the formation of particular symbolic associations documented and publicized by missionaries which led to misperceptions and misrepresentations.
Polar Record, vol. 39, no. 1, January 2003, pp. 19-34
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Examines current economic practices, the diversity lifestyles supported by various economic activities, traditional obligations and monetary calculation.
Canadian Historical Review, vol. 84, no. 4, December 2003, pp. 656-659
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Book review of: Ethnology of the Ungava District, Hudson Bay Territory by Lucien M. Turner. Originally published in 1894 as part of the Eleventh Report of the Bureau of Ethnology, Smithsonian Institution, 1889-1890.
Maclean's, vol. 116, no. 3, January 20, 2003, p. 43
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Author hired to teach six week writing course for Adult Literacy Project of Kugluktuk, Nunavut found that while government is pushing towards instruction in Inuit languages, there are few literary resources and most teachers are not Inuit.
American Review of Canadian Studies, vol. 31, no. 1-2, [Aboriginal Peoples: Special Issue], Spring/Summer, 2001, pp. 283-299
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Comments on the creation of Nunavut Territory and the benefits this presented to the Inuit people including renewed sense of pride, identity and autonomy.
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 27, no. 2, 2003, pp. 195-207
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Study examines perceived roles in educating Inuit students. Data suggests teacher role definitions may have positive and negative effects on students through classroom and community interactions.