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AMAP 2017
Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Programme (AMAP) 2017
E-Books
Author/Creator
Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Programme (AMAP)
no. 6
The Argentinian Mother-and-Child Contaminant Study: A Cross Sectional Study Among Delivering Women in the Cities of Ushuaia and Salta
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Inger Økland
Jon Øyvind Odland
Silvinia Matiocevich
Marisa Viviana Alvarez
Torbjørn Aarsland ... [et al.]
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 76, 2017, p. article no. 1364598
Description
Overview of the Study on Environment and Reproductive Health which looked at exposure to PTS (persistent toxic substances).
Definition of Indigenous Homelessness in Canada
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Jesse A. Thistle
Description
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,
Diet and Dust in the Desert: An Aboriginal Community, Maralinga Lands, South Australia
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Isobel White
Aboriginal History, vol. 16, no. 2, 1992, pp. 153-154
Description
Book review of: Diet and Dust in the Desert by Kingsley Palmer and Maggie Brady.
Review located by scrolling to page 153.
Encountering Silence(s): Mitigating the Negative Social Impacts of Construction Camps With Lake Babine Nation
Theses
Author/Creator
Hannah Elizabeth Quinn
Description
Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--McGill University, 2017.
First Nations Food, Nutrition and Environment Study: Results from the Atlantic Region 2014
Alternate Title
FNFNES Results from the Atlantic Region 2014
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Laurie Chan
Olivier Receveur
Malek Batal
William Batal
Description
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
A Guide to STS Problem Solving and Informed Social Action in Indigenous Communities
Alternate Title
A Guide to Problem Solving and Informed Social Action in Indigenous Communities
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Ken Bryson
Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 28, no. 1, Summer, 2017, p. [?]
Description
Guide developed using The Science, Technology and Society (STS) Panels to provide awareness and solve community issues where the three meet.
Health Information for Community Action
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Tarun Weeramanthri
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 16, no. 5, September/October 1992, pp. 10-12
Description
Discusses use of information on cause of disease to facilitate processes and outcome indicators for community strategy planning.
How Does the Media Portray Drinking Water Security in Indigenous Communities in Canada?: An Analysis of Canadian Newspaper Coverage from 2000-2015
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Steven Lam
Ashlee Cunsolo
Alexandra Sawatzky
James Ford
Sherilee L. Harper
BMC Public Health, vol. 17, 2017, p. article no. 282
Description
Search performed in Windspeaker, Toronto Star, The Globe and Mail, and National Post yielded 256 relevant results. Analysis of articles found limited coverage focused of government responses rather than preventative measures.
Indigenous World 2017
E-Books
Author/Creator
Shankar Limbu
Albert K. Barume
José Aylwin
Johan Strömgren
Olga Murashko .. [et al.]
The Inuit Food System: Ecological, Economic and the Environmental Dimensions of the Nutrition Transition
Theses
Author/Creator
Tiffannie Kenny
Description
Biology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Ottawa, 2017.
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Grade Nine: Introduction and Directions
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Safe Drinking Water Foundation
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Grade Seven: Unit Scope and Introduction
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Safe Drinking Water Foundation
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Grade Two: Unit Scope and Introduction
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Safe Drinking Water Foundation
The Opinions of Ambulance Personnel Regarding Using a Heated Mattress for Patients Being Cared for in a Cold Climate - An Intervention Study in Ambulance Care
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jonas Aléx
Tom Uppstu
Britt-Inger Saveman
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 76, 2017, p. article no. 1379305
Description
Ambulance personnel from northern Sweden rate their experiences as being positive for patient comfort.
Our Identities as Civic Power
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2017 State of Native Youth Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Center for Native American Youth at the Aspen Institute
[Erik R. Stegman
Amber Richardson
Josie Raphaelito
Aaron Slater
Bettina Gonzalez]
Description
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.
Profiling the eNuk Program
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Alexandra Sawatzky
Ashlee Cunsolo
Oliver Cook
Dan Gillis
Inez Shiwak ... [et al.]
Northern Public Affairs, vol. 5, no. 2, Innovations in Community Health and Wellness, July 2017, pp. 18-22
Description
Looks at Inuit strategy for monitoring and responding to the impacts of environmental change on health and wellbeing in Rigolet, Nunatsiavut.
Risks and Impacts to First Nation Health and the Mount Polley Mine Tailings Dam Failure
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Janis Shandro
Laura Jokinen
Alison Stockwell
Francesco Mazzei
Mirko S. Winkler
International Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 12, no. 2, 2017, pp. 84-102
Description
Describes findings from the Mount Polley Mine Health Impact Assessment including which communities were impacted by the breached dam.
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples 25: Pangnirtung, Northwest Territories [Nunavut]
Documents & Presentations
Description
RCAP 25 contains files from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Pangnirtung, Northwest Territories [Nunavut]. This sitting of the Commission contains presentations by on a variety of subjects such as land claims and self-government, Inuit education, employment, pollution, and the arts. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples 32: Waswanipi, Quebec
Documents & Presentations
Description
RCAP 32 contains files from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples in Waswanipi, Quebec. This sitting of the Commission contains presentations on a variety of subjects such as education, health care, unemployment, child and family welfare, and the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples 95: L.A.C. Community Hall, Ile-a-la-Crosse, Saskatchewan
Documents & Presentations
Description
File contains the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Ile-a-la-Crosse, Saskatchewan, on Tuesday, December 8, 1992. File contains presentations by First Nations and community groups. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Chief Allan Happyjack and Jack Blacksmith, Waswanipi Nation Council
Documents & Presentations
Description
File contains a presentation by Chief Allan Happyjack and Jack Blacksmith that first provides a brief history of Waswanipi. Their presentation covers a wide range of issues, including the justice system and policing, hunting and trapping, the environment and health care. The speakers believe that the Canadian and Quebec governments have either ignored, set aside or in breach of major sections of the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement. Following the presentation is a question-and-answer session with the Commissioners.
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Chief Leonard Thomas, Nak'azdli Nation
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Leonard Thomas
Description
File contains a presentation by Chief Leonard Thomas that briefly touches on a number of issues, such as economic development, the environment, education, health care, preserving historical artifacts and Bill C-31. He introduces the next speaker, Fred Sam.
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Chief Tony Mercredi
Documents & Presentations
Description
File contains a presentation by Chief Tony Mercredi, of the Athabasca Chipewyan Band. Mercredi welcomes the Commission, and remarks on his participation at the World Summit Conference in Rio. Mercredi then proceeds to deliver a presentation on the relationship between Canada and Aboriginal peoples and how he thinks it must be renogiated based on new principles of trust and understanding. Mercredi also disucsses the impact of pollution on his community with regard to the uranium mining, oil sands extraction and pulp mills.
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Cold Water Band School
Documents & Presentations
Description
File contains a presentation by the Coldwater Band School. School. The presentation is made up of comments by multiple students at both the elementary and secondary level highlighting collective concerns such as the physical, mental, and environmental well-being of their community. 15 students and staff speak in total. Following the presentations are comments by Commissioners Dussault and Chartrand thanking the presenters for their contributions.
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Ethel Blondin, MP
Documents & Presentations
Description
File contains a presentation by Ethel Blondin, MP, who briefly discusses a multitude of concerns relating to Aboriginal, Metis and Dene peoples. She calls for a national youth conference on issues such as AIDS education, substance abuse and single parent families. Following the presentation is a discussion with the Commissioners.
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Ghyslain Beaule, Abitibi-Temiscaming Regional Health and Services Board
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples - Transcriptions of Public Hearings and Round Table Discussions
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Ghyslain Beaule
Description
File contains a presentation by Ghyslain Beaule, Abitibi-Temiscaming Regional Health and Social Services Board. Beaule discusses the composition and mandate of her organization and then goes on to discuss the jurisdictional, financial, and community issues it faces. Following the presentation Commissioners Dussault and Blakeney discuss some of the issues raised with Beaule.
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Helena Laroque
Documents & Presentations
Description
File contains a presentation by Helena Laroque. She discusses her personal perspective on Aboriginal issues as someone who has worked in the international sphere. She makes mention of Ecuador and rights struggles, as well as addictions and environmental issues. Following Laroque's presentation the assembled Commissioners comment on it.
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Neil Colin
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples - Transcriptions of Public Hearings and Round Table Discussions
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Neil Colin
Description
File contains a presentation by Neil Colin. Colin complains about the ignorance of the north he has encountered in southern Canada, including from Conservative federal government officials who did not even know where Yellowknife was. He also discusses his concerns about pollution and its effects on the North which he has witnessed himself. Following the presentation Rene Dussault thanks him for it, and closes the days preceedings.
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Phillip Sinclair, Individual Presentation (via translator)
Documents & Presentations
Description
File contains an individual presentation by Phillip Sinclair with translator, representing the Shoal River Indian Reserve. It focuses on the water pollution found in the Swan River Valley area and other rivers and creeks that are connected to Shoal River and flow into Lake Winnipegosis. He believes that farmers upstream are using Shoal River as a disposal site and seeks compensation from the Canadian government. Following the presentation is a discussion with the Commissioners.
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentations by Staff and Students of the Athabasca Delta Community School
Documents & Presentations
Description
File contains presentations by the staff and students of Athabasca Delta Community School. Included are remarks by Principal George Vander Loose, students Skylar Nelson, Rebecca Flett, Nicole Martin, Nicole Fraser, and teacher Ms Armstrong. Principal Vander Loose welcomes the Commission and acts as Master of Ceremonies for the other presenters.
"Straight from the Heavens into Your Bucket": Domestic Rainwater Harvesting as a Measure to Improve Water Security in a Subarctic Indigenous Community
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Nicholas Mercer
Maura Hanrahan
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 76, 2017, p. article no. 1312223
Description
Discusses project to improve water access for the Inuit community of Black Tickle-Domino, Labrador.
Task-dependent Cold Stress During Expeditions in Antarctic Environments
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Drew M. Morris
June J. Pilcher
Robert B. Power
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 76, 2017, pp. 1-7
Description
Looks at health and safety risks in the polar tourism industry in the Antarctic.
Traditional Animal Foods of Indigenous Peoples of Northern North America: the Contributions of Wildlife Diversity to the Subsistence and Nutrition of Indigenous Cultures
Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Harriet V. Kuhnlein
Murray M. Humphries
Description
Web publication describes and references published literature. Presents data for 527 species, drawing from over 490 ethnographic sources, and additional 91 unique sources reporting nutritional information, and 357 sources containing basic biological information.
Working With an Aboriginal Community to Understand Drinking Water Perceptions and Acceptance in Rural New South Wales
Alternate Title
Article 4
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Fidelis G. Jaravani
Peter D. Massey
Jenni Judd
Kylie A. Taylor
Jason Allan ... [et al.]
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 8, no. 3, July 2017, pp. 1-29
Description
Study looks at the Walhallow Aboriginal community's water supply and their decision to drink rainwater.
The Yellowknife Food Charter: Driving Collaborative Action for Food Security
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Carla Johnston
Tracey Williams
Northern Public Affairs, vol. 5, no. 1, Food (In)security in Northern Canada, April 2017, pp. 27-32
Description
Comments on food insecurity in the Northwest Territories and what a food charter is doing address the problem..
"You Can't Say You're Sovereign If You Can't Feed Yourself": Defining and Enacting Food Sovereignty in American Indian Community Gardening
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Elizabeth Hoover
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 41, no. 3, Indigenous Food Sovereignty, 2017, pp. 31-70
Description
Discusses how farmers and gardeners define food sovereignty and how the concept has been put into practice to attain the goals of promoting health and traditional culture.