Discusses health care needs for Inuit women and how the federal government should consult directly with the women regarding health policy discussions and planning.
Peter Ittinuar, first Inuk Member of Parliament, recalls his first speech delivered to the House of Commons, in which he conveyed the idea of creating Nunavut.
Objectives were to address lack of health information and associated challenges, identify resources needed to take action on issues, and make recommendations on future directions, resources and involvement.
Examines the international legal doctrine of self-determination and its application to the situation of indigenous peoples.
International Law Thesis --University of Lund, 2001.
Environmental Health Perspectives, vol. 109, no. 12, December 2001, pp. 1291-1299
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Study on infant development reports elevated levels of neurotoxins, mercury, PCBs, and lead, and discusses possible protective measures present in nutrient supplements.
Journal of Research in Rural Education, vol. 17, no. 1, Spring, 2001, pp. 12-26
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Studies a sampling of schools involved in the Alaska Onward to Excellence program to see how partnerships between the school and community are formed and maintained.