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Public Policy Forum
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Discusses opportunities for collaboration between the natural resource sector and Aboriginal communities in Canada. Themes included labour market development, community readiness, financing and financial literacy, partnerships and collaboration, measurements of success, best practices and case studies.
Aboriginal Peoples' Wellness in Canada: Scaling Up the Knowledge: Cultural Context and Community Aspirations
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Summary report from roundtable held in Ottawa March 3rd and 4th, 2011.
Aboriginal Rights and Cumulative Effects: Are Woodland Caribou the New Canaries in the Not-So-Proverbial Coal Mine?
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Christopher Devlin
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Looks at how First Nations and governments have responded to the decline of the caribou and examines the litigation that has resulted from such responses in British Columbia, Alberta, and the Northwest Territories.
American Indians and the Environment
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C
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Liana Roach
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Looks at pollution, desertification of the southwest, resource scarcity, and climate change.
Capstone Experience Manuscript--Commonwealth Honors College, 2011.
Assembly of First Nations Submission to the House of Commons Standing Committee on the Environment and Sustainable Development: Canadian Environmental Assessment Act Seven-year Review
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Canadian Environmental Assessment Act Seven-year Review
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Assembly of First Nations (AFN)
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Comments on the impacts of the terms and implementation of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (CEAA) on First Nations.
Between Law and Action: Assessing the State of Knowledge on Indigenous Law, UNDRIP, and Free, Prior and Informed Consent with Reference to Fresh Water Resources
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Hannah Askew
Corey Snelgrove
Kelsey R. Wrightson
Don Courturier
Alisa Koebel … [et al.]
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Brief discussion of context and implications of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples followed by results of literature review based on research findings and academic literature, primary sources, grey literature, and Indigenous legal orders and case studies of their applications.
Canadian Arctic Shipping: Issues and Perspectives
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Occasional Paper Series (International Centre for Northern Governance and Development) ; v.11-01
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Adam Lajeunesse
Will Russell
A. E. Johnston
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Assessment of Arctic shipping potential in Canada, the benefits of potential increases in Arctic shipping and growth in Arctic cruise tourism.
Circumpolar Information Guide on Mining for Indigenous Peoples and Northern Communities
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Guide to facilitate understanding of mining related processes in order to control negative effects on culture, land and environment.
Collaborative Consent and British Columbia's Water: Towards Watershed Co-Governance
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Merrell-Ann Phare
Rosie Simms
Oliver M. Brandes
Michael Miltenberger
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Discusses how Crown and Indigenous governments can engage with each other on the basis of a nation-to-nation relationship to develop regimes for management of resources which ensure mutually beneficial outcomes.
Definition of Indigenous Homelessness in Canada
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Jesse A. Thistle
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Discusses historical and contemporary factors which contribute to high rate of homeless found in the Indigenous population and looks at 12 different dimensions: historic displacement, contemporary geographic separation, spiritual disconnection, mental disruption and imbalance, cultural disintegration and loss, overcrowding, relocation and mobility, nowhere to go, escaping or evading harm, emergency crisis, and climatic refuge,
First Nations Carbon Collaborative-Indigenous Carbon Leadership: Voices From the Field
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Shaunna Morgan
Angelique Slade Shantz
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Presents case studies of participants in the carbon market involving Haida Gwaii, Lummi Nation, Nez Perce, Poplar River First Nations Munsee Delaware Nation, Scolel Te Landowners, West Arnhem Landowners/North Indigenous Savannah Landowners and Maori Landowners.
First Nations Food, Nutrition and Environment Study: Results from the Atlantic Region 2014
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FNFNES Results from the Atlantic Region 2014
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Laurie Chan
Olivier Receveur
Malek Batal
William Batal
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Study involves five components: household interviews collecting information on dietary patterns, lifestyle and general health status; environmental concerns and food security; sampling traditional foods for contaminants; sampling water for trace metals; hair sampling for mercury; and surface water sampling for pharmaceuticals
First Nations Food, Nutrition & Environment Study: Results from British Columbia 2008/2009
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FNFNES Results from British Columbia 2008/2009
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Laurie Chan
Olivier Receveur
Donald Sharp
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Study involves five components: household interviews collecting information on dietary patterns, lifestyle and general health status, environmental concerns and food security; sampling traditional foods for contaminants; sampling water for trace metals; hair sampling for mercury; and surface water sampling for pharmaceuticals.
First Nations Health Status Report: Alberta Region 2009-2010
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First Nations and Inuit Health
Alberta Region
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Presents overview of health of First Nations in Alberta including trends in life expectancy, communicable disease control measures, and environmental health.
Food, Knowledge and How We Have Thrived on the Margins: EALLU
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Indigenous Youth, Arctic Change & Food Culture
International Centre for Reindeer Husbandry (ICR) Report ; 2017:1
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Eilene Adams
Roksana Avevkhay
Burmaa Batkhishih
Khoschimeg Bayandalai
Olesya Bolotaeva ... [et al.]
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"This book provides a snapshot of both the rich, diverse and living culinary traditions as well as introduction to the food systems of Arctic Indigenous Peoples."
Ganawenimaa nimamainan aki = Respect Our Mother Earth: A Kid's Environmental Activity Booklet
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[Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission]
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General environmental education resource with some references to the Lake Superior watershed.
Garden Hill Comprehensive Community Planning Project: Process Report, December 2011
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Jill Collinson
Johnathan Hildebrand
Laura Remple
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Discusses the University of Manitoba City Planning Department and four Manitoba First Nations' partnership to work on community development and issues. Themes identified were: housing development, commercial activity, natural and traditional preservation areas, recreation, water and waste management transportation, community services and culture.
Honouring the Voices of Aboriginal Knowledge Keepers in the South Selkirks Region: Perspectives on Climate Change
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Report: Climate Change Adaptation Research For Forest and Rangeland Ecosystems - Resiliency Implications at the Landscape Level
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Natasha Caverley
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Looks at the effects of climate change on forest management from an Aboriginal, ecological, social, cultural and economic standpoint.
The Inuit Sky
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Virtualmuseum
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Discusses the short period of time each year that the Inuit have to study the sky and presents several legends in which the moon plays a central role.
Knowledge Base: Summary of Literature Gathered on Inuit Food Security in the Canadian Arctic
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Chris Furgal
Vinay Rajdev
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Lists 275 publications. Includes peer reviewed academic research articles and grey literature.
Melting Boundaries: Rethinking Arctic Governance
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Kelsey Barrett
John Bryan
Jennifer Grosman
Ahnalee Herke
Zeina Hamed ... [et al.]
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Looks at taking action to ensure for a sustainable balance between conservation of the natural environment and socio-economic growth.
Module 2: Northern Perceptions
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BCS 100: Introduction to the Circumpolar North
[Bachelor of Circumpolar Studies (BCS) 100: Introduction to the Circumpolar World]
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Alec E. Aitken
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Discusses various methods used to define boundaries of the circumpolar North, concepts of nordicity based on astronomical, physical, biological features and cultural identity, and compares biophysical and socio-economic conditions in different areas.
Developed for class delivered by the University of the Arctic.
Module 5: Contemporary Economic Activity
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BCS 100: Introduction to the Circumpolar North
Module Five: Contemporary Economic Activity
[Bachelor of Circumpolar Studies (BCS) 100]
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John Newark
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Looks at renewable and non-renewable resources and how climate change is affecting economic activity in the North.
Developed for class delivered by the University of the Arctic.
Nilliajut 2: Inuit Perspectives on the Northwest Passage Shipping and Marine Issues
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Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK)
[Aqqaluk Lynge
Robert Comeau
Mary Simon
Nancy Karetak-Lindell
Alfred E.R. Jakobsen … [et al.]]
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Essays by authors from across Inuit Nunangat and Greenland discuss the possible impacts of the opening of the Passage due to climate change.
Northern Assets: Transportation Infrastructure in Remote Communities
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Report (Conference Board of Canada) ; December 2011
[Conference Board of Canada Publication ; 12-139]
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Marta Bristow
Vijay Gill
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Highlights the challenges facing northern transportation that result from higher costs, limited capacity and a harsh climate.
Northern Saskatchewan Health Indicators Report 2011
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James Irvine
Brian Quinn
Donna Stockdale
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Provides an overview of health and living circumstances and includes data on community characteristics, non-medical determinants of health and health status.
Nunavut, Mineral Exploration, Mining and Geoscience Overview
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Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC)
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Produced each year.
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Grade 5: Unit Scope and Introduction
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Safe Drinking Water Foundation
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Grade Eleven: Introduction
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Safe Drinking Water Foundation
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Grade Nine: Introduction and Directions
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Safe Drinking Water Foundation
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Grade Seven: Unit Scope and Introduction
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Safe Drinking Water Foundation
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Grade Two: Unit Scope and Introduction
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Safe Drinking Water Foundation
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Nursery/Preschool/Kindergarten. Day 1: : First Nation Creation Stories
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Safe Drinking Water Foundation
Our Identities as Civic Power
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2017 State of Native Youth Report
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Center for Native American Youth at the Aspen Institute
[Erik R. Stegman
Amber Richardson
Josie Raphaelito
Aaron Slater
Bettina Gonzalez]
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Reports on the results of the Generation Indigenous (Gen-I) Online Roundtable Survey of Native American youth between the ages 18-24. Respondents were asked about their three top priorities, what they are doing to tackle their challenges, and some of the ways they are partnering with their community to build resilience.
Our National Competitiveness and Canada's Territories
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Canadian Chamber of Commerce
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Discusses the adaptability of businesses in Canada's territories and the necessity of the federal and territorial governments to do the same.
Our Vision: Inuvialuit – Nunapuit Vision and Agenda for the Future
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Looks at Inuvialuit principles, values and objectives for the future including preserving cultural identity, participation in the northern & national economy, and protecting & preserving the Arctic wildlife, environment & biological productivity.
Out of the Rhetoric and Into the Reality of Local Women's Lives
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Vicki Hallett
Gail Baikie
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Submission presented on the development of the Muskrat Falls Hydro-Electric Development project voices concerns about the socio-economic impacts, inferior Environmental Impact Assessment by NALCOR, and provides suggestions for preventing negative social impacts on women and communities in the Upper Lake Melville region.
Preserving Inuit Cultural Traditions Through Tourism in Arviat, Nunavut, Canada
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International Travelers’ Philanthropy Conference ; 3rd, 2011
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Mike Robbins
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Describes development and key components of the Arviat Community Ecotourism initiative, which is designed to sustain culture and traditions while providing economic opportunities and building community capacity.
A Reflection on the Lake Powell Pipeline Southern Paiute Ethnographic Study and Conflicts in the Nomination of Traditional Cultural Properties in Native American Cultural Resource Studies
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Stephanie Cho De Sola
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Looks at the ethnographic study which evaluated impact of construction of pipeline to move water from Lake Powell to Utah communities.
Towards Anthropology Thesis (B.A.)--University of Arizona, 2011.
Reimaging Land Use, Value and Aboriginal-Industry Relations in Northeast British Columbia Through Traditional Land Use Studies
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Gretchen Fox
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Paper presented at the 2011 American Anthropological Association Annual meeting in Montreal, Quebec, November 19, 2011.
Resetting the Table: A People's Food Policy For Canada
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Addresses why Canada needs a policy and looks at the platform which covers several topics including Indigenous food sovereignty.
Restoring the Lifeblood: Water, First Nations and Opportunities for Change: Background Report
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Merrell-Ann Phare
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Scopes main barriers and opportunities with regard to First Nations and the management and state of their waters, and discusses the role that philanthropy might play in building resilience, sustainability and capacity. Topics include context of water use in Canada, water challenges facing First Nations, and possible program and project development initiatives.
Seasonal Circles
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Yukon Grade 7 Cross-Curircular Unit
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Trine Dennis
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Contains material that can be used for mathematics, physical health and education, English language arts and science classes.
Sharing Knowledge for a Better Future: Adaptation and Clean Energy Experiences in a Changing Climate
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Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
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Presents stories from various First Nations in hopes that they will inspire change in Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities across the country to take action on climate change and energy issues.
Social Impacts of Aboriginal Economic Development: Three Case Studies From Atlantic Canada
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Atlantic Aboriginal Economic Development Integrated Research Program, AAEDIRP
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Jeff Orr
Monica Diochon
Clare Fawcett
Behrang Foroughi
Alison Mathie
Leslie Jane McMillan
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Looked at the communities of Millbrook First Nation (Nova Scotia), Miawpukek Mi'kmawey Mawio'mi Conne River First Nation (Newfoundland and Labrador), and Tobique Mailiseet Nation (New Brunswick).
State of the Knowledge: Inuit Public Health, 2011
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Emilie Cameron
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Identifies gaps in public health knowledge and emerging priorities needed to improve the health of Inuit people.
Striking a Balance: Impacts of Major Natural Resource Projects in the North
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Briefing (Conference Board of Canada) ; November 2011
[Conference Board of Canada Publication ; 12-129]
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Siomonn Pulla
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Reviews how stakeholders try to maximize the economic benefits of major natural resource projects while minimizing the social and environmental costs.
A Study of Comparison Media Coverage Between Mainstream News Website The Star and Alternative News Website The Malaysian Insider on Indige[n]ous Group Issue in 2010
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Loh Chye Moi
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Focuses on news coverage of religious and land issues to make the study more specific.
Honors paper towards undergraduate degree in Communication Journalism (B.A.)--Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, 2011.
Symposium on Reconciliation in Ontario: Opportunities & Next Steps - Report on Proceedings
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University of Toronto
National Centre for First Nations Governance
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Report of ideas, issues, opportunities, and actions identified by participants to find answers for Indigenous and non‐Indigenous peoples to move forward on the question of reconciliation.