International Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 10, no. 1, Sharing Knowledge Across Nations, 2014, pp. 3-15
Description
Looks at process which challenged policies and procedures of provincial research ethics system and the consequent changes to governance of health research involving Indigenous communities.
Briefly reviews recent history, describes geography and current demographics of Nunavut, discusses traditional knowledge and its importance in Inuit society, and makes recommendations for future actions.
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 13, no. 1, Series 2; Representations of American Indians in Contemporary Narrative Fiction Film , Spring, 2001, pp. [23]-42
Description
Contends that the film creates an intersection or "frontier" where the Aboriginal and the non-Aboriginal worlds meet, and in so doing subverts commonly held perceptions and attitudes.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll down to appropriate page.
Canadian Journal of Public Health, vol. 105, no. 4, July/August 2014, pp. e251-257
Description
Findings indicate similar outcomes for foreign born and Canadian born non-aboriginal patients but Canadian born aboriginal patients had poorer results. More research is recommended.
Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 24, no. 4, Developments and Challenges of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Five Years On, Spring, 2014, pp. 1-18
Description
Contends that the UNDRIP will impact on the respect for the fundamental rights of indigenous people.
Teacher's guide with detailed unit plans, based on a thematic approach to the novel. The guide is primarily aimed at adult learners, but could be used for high school classes.
Speakers discuss polar policies of United States, Russia, Canada, Nordic states, China, and Japan, Korea and Singapore. Followed by question and answer among presenters and with audience.
Speakers discuss polar policies of United States, Russia, Canada, Nordic states, China, and Japan, Korea and Singapore. Followed by question and answer among presenters and with audience.
Boston University International Law Journal, vol. 32, no. 2, Summer, 2014, pp. 101-160
Description
Looks at some of the challenges associated with energy development in the Arctic which include environment, underdeveloped infrastructure and legal issues surrounding consultation.
Teacher's resource for adult students includes learning activities, instructor notes and handouts to help strengthen literacy and communication skills using the book of Inuit legends.
Inside the Issues (Centre for International Governance Innovation) ; [4.25]
Inside the Issues: A Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) Online Podcast
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
John Higginbotham
Andrew Thompson
Description
Topics include consequences of polar icecap melting, devolution of responsibilities to territorial governments, significance of Russian actions, and importance of the Northwest Passage as an international seaway. Argues that federal government should be treating Arctic as maritime economy.
Duration: 25:34.
Brief article looks a challenges facing the Circumpolar North including climate change, resource development, and technology.
Scroll down to page 14 to read article.
Inuit Art Quarterly, vol. 16, no. 2, Summer, 2001, p. 39
Description
Curatorial notes from exhibition mounted at the Winnipeg Art Gallery, Winnipeg, Manitoba, December 9, 2000 to July 9, 2001.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 39.
[Microbehavior and Macroresults:Proceedings of the Tenth Biennial Conference of the International Institute ofFisheries Economics and Trace
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
David C. Natcher
Description
Discusses a self-improving management system which is facilitating an assessment of forest management as it relates directly to Little Red River/Tall Cree culture and their continued land use needs.
Inuit Art Quarterly, vol. 16, no. 3, Fall, 2001, pp. 24-28
Description
Curatorial notes for exhibition of the same name mounted at the Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology, Berkeley, California, October 2000 through September 2001.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 24.
Indian Arts Research Center at the School for Advanced Research's 2014 Speaker Series, Art in Flux
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Roy Kady
Rose Simpson
Kathy Wallace
Cynthia Chavez Lamar
Description
Discussion with three artists about the challenges they face creating their work due to shortages of resources and environmental factors.
Part 1 of 2.
Duration: 53:30.
Arts Research Center at the School for Advanced Research's 2014 Speaker Series, Art in Flux
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Roy Kady
Rose Simpson
Kathy Wallace
Cynthia Chavez Lamar
Description
Question and answer session with three artists discussing challenges they face due to shortages of resources and environmental factors.
Part 2 of 2.
Duration: 22:32.
Reveals an action plan in response to the serious threat that HIV/AIDS poses for First Nations people and their communities.
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