The Journal of Nutrition, vol. 140, no. 7, July 2010, pp. 1311-1316
Description
Based on survey data gathered from 388 children living in 16 communities. Concludes risks factors are weight, obesity, and tooth decay and recommends emphasis on traditional diet and quality food.
Climate Change and Food Security in Regional Inuit Centres
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
James Ford
Elaine Power
Christopher Furgal
Susan Chatwood
William Gough
Description
Overview of project aimed at Identifying and characterizing the vulnerability and resilience of food systems. Phase two looked at policy linkages and attempted to identify opportunities and priorities for adaptation intervention in high risk populations.
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 72, 2013, p. article no. 19928
Description
Report concluded that food insecurity is linked to the Westernization of diet and to traditional diet sources becoming contaminated. More research is recommended.
Dietary Habits of Aboriginal Children: Health Matters
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Kellie A. Langlois
Leanne C. Findlay
Dafna E. Kohen
Health Reports, vol. 24, no. 4, April 2013, pp. 3-7
Description
Overview of how often certain foods are consumed by Inuit, Métis and First Nations children living of- reserve. Based on the 2006 Aboriginal Children's Survey.
BMC Public Health, vol. 17, 2017, p. article no. 578
Description
Study conducted in Iqaluit, Nunavut concluded that food insecurity is a critical issue, with one-third of households with children experiencing food insecurity.
File contains a presentation by Bryan Pearson. Pearson discusses problems faced by Inuit communities in the fields of health and education. Pearson also discusses the cultural gap between Inuit and Euro-Canadians and the problems that can cause in implementing social policy. Following this presentation the Commission's sitting for the day is officially ended with a closing prayer.
File contains a presentation by Ron Blinn that focuses on social issues on First Nations such as inadequate housing and water quality, the high cost of food, fire protection, health care, and youth crime and suicide. He invites the Commissioners to tour the Liard River First Nation to experience the way its residents live. Following the presentation is a discussion with the Commissioners.