Literature review on topics such as transitions in and out of homelessness; experiences in shelter, transitional home and Housing First projects; accessing and retaining rental and public housing; and definitions of culturally appropriate housing.
Libraries without Borders: Navigating towards Global Understanding
World Library and Information Congress ; 74th, 2008
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Yvonne Earle
Description
Shows how the creation of Nunavut on April 1, 1999, was a means to preserve Inuit language, culture and traditions through a governance structure that incorporates guiding principles reflecting Inuit societal values. Also discusses issues concerning the delivery of culturally sensitive library services to the people of Nunavut.
"National publication for the Indians of Canada". Focus on Indigenous issues, events at residential schools and legal decisions. Previously published as Indian Missionary Record.
Articles reflect the attitudes and polices of the time.
University of Saskatchewan. Indian and Northern Curriculum Resources Centre
Description
Bibliography of works relating to Aboriginals and Inuit in North, Central and South America complied by the Indian and Northern Curriculum Resources Centre of the University of Saskatchewan. Titles designated for use by grade level.
Journal of Indigenous Social Development, vol. 9, no. 1, 2020, pp. 1-18
Description
Author describes the Indigenous research methodology they developed for investigating phenomena in between Indigenous and Western worldview. Framework draws on Indigenous story work, Euro-western autoethnography, memory work, and collective biographical methods.
Statistics Canada website includes links to products about First Nations, Métis, and Inuit including topics such as children, work, heath and well-being, crime and victimization, and demographics. In addition, it contains links to individual community profiles and information on recent releases from results of the 2016 Census.
Introduction to the book, kā-kī-pē-isi-nakatamākawiyahk – Our Legacy which grew out of a desire to make materials relating to First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples, found in Saskatchewan’s archival and libraries, more accessible.
Database of nearly 8,000 records accessible by title, name (including alternate spellings), gender, printer, catalogue title and community. Online version of The Inuit Artists Print Workbook.
Journal of Canadian Studies, vol. 43, no. 2, Spring, 2009, pp. 220-249, 263
Description
Looks at how new media technologies such as the Nanisiniq Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (IQ) Adventure Website can be used as a resource in the preservation and promotion of Inuit traditional knowledge.
Describes games played throughout the Arctic with special emphasis on the Keewatin Region. Includes information on how to teach games and the equipment needed.
Inuit organization that deals with issues of archaeology, ethnographic objects and archives. Website highlights the organization's projects, programs, and traditional place names.
Interactive website provides Inuit knowledge of arctic sea ice around Baffin Island, Nunavut. Intended as a resource for northern schools, youth and scientists.
Literature search included academic publications, research reports, publications by Inuit organizations, government legislation, working papers and conference presentations between 1991 and 2012.
Database used for tracking people and community changes using population, education, culture, labour force, wellbeing, income, government, and housing categories. Sources include Northwest Territories Bureau of Statistics, Statistics Canada and Indian and Northern Affairs Canada.
Discusses theme emerging from literature review: importance of understand ind social and economic relations which shape curriculum; analysis and recommendations regarding pedagogy; policy and governance issues. Identifies gaps in policy and practice.
Related document: Bibliography.