Arctic Migrants/Arctic Villagers: The Transformation of Inuit Settlement in the Central Arctic
Alternate Title
McGill-Queen's Native and Northern Series ; 32
E-Books
Author/Creator
David Damas
Examines the migration of Inuit women to urban centers and how their roles as caregivers influenced their decision to relocate.
Examines the growing urbanization of the Canadian North that clashes with the traditional Inuit lifestyle and how culturally reflective approaches may help with the transition.
Looks at the lack of adequate health care for the Inuit elderly within their own communities and Canada's Inuit aging policies.