Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Pál Weihe
Jens C. Hansen
Katsuyuki Murata
Frodi Debes
Poul J. Jørgensen
et al.
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 61, no. 1, 2002, pp. 41-49
Description
Reports that prenatal or early postnatal exposure to methylmercury causes subtle neurobehavioral problems.
"Never Say Die": An Ethnohistorical Review of Health and Healing in Aklavik, NWT, Canada
Theses
Author/Creator
Elizabeth Cooper
Description
Native Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Manitoba, 2010.
New Approaches in Human Health Risk Assessment
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Khaled Abass
Anders Carlsen
Arja Rautio
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 75, Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Program, 2016, p. article no. 33845
Description
Presents risk assessment of single chemicals and lessons learned from the European Union-funded FP7 project ArcRisk.
Nipiy Wasekimew / Clear Water: The Meaning of Water, From the Words of the Elders; The Interconnections of Health, Education, Law and the Environment
Theses
Author/Creator
Cheryl Darlene Sanderson
Description
Education Thesis (Ph.D.)--Simon Fraser University, 2008.
Nituuchischaayihtitaau Aschii: Multi-Community Environment-and-Health Longitudinal Study in Eeyou Istchee: Eastmain and Wemindji: Technical Report: Summary of 2007 Activities, Results and Recommendations
Alternate Title
Public Health Report Series 4 on the Health of the Population
E-Books
Author/Creator
Yv Bonnier-Viger
Marie-Ludivine Château-Degat
Éric Dewailly
Grace M. Egeland
Evert Nieboer
Nituuchischaayihtitaau Aschii: Multi-Community Environment-and-Health Longitudinal Study of Liyiyiu Aschii: Mistissini: Technical Report: Summary of Activities, Results and Recommendations 2007
E-Books
Author/Creator
Yv Bonnier-Viger
Éric Dewailly
Grace Egeland
Daria Pereg
Evert Nieboer
No Association Between Temperature and Deaths From Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases During the Cold Season in Astana, Kazakhstan - The Second Coldest Capital in the World
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Andrej M. Grjibovski
Nassikhat Nurgaliyeva
Aliya Kosbayeva Bettina Menne
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 71, 2012, p. article no. 19769
Description
Contrary to other European studies findings from this study do not show a relationship between low temperatures and increased heart disease mortality.
[Northern Exposure: Peoples, Powers and Prospects in Canada's North]
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
André Légaré
Études Inuit Studies, vol. 35, no. 1-2, Propiété Intellectuelle et Éthique / Intellectual Property and Ethics, 2011, pp. 287-289
Description
Book review of: Northern Exposure edited by Frances Abele, Thomas J Couchesne, F. Leslie Seidle, France St-Hilaire.
Northern Saskatchewan Health Indicators Report 2011
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
James Irvine
Brian Quinn
Donna Stockdale
Description
Provides an overview of health and living circumstances and includes data on community characteristics, non-medical determinants of health and health status.
NSW Health Celebrates Aboriginal Environmental Health Graduate
Articles » General
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 28, no. 6, November/December 2004, p. 13
Description
Brief notice celebrates the successful graduation of a student who participated in an exchange program at the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College at the University of Regina.
The NSW Health Partnership Agreement
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Rose Ellis
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 20, no. 3, May/June 1996, pp. 17-18
Description
Discusses the partnership between the New South Wales government, Community Controlled Medical Services and Aboriginal communities and the development of a State Aboriginal health policy.
The Nuclear Waste Issue in the State of Washington and a Tribal Response
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jim Russel
Wicazo Sa Review, vol. 3, no. 1, Spring, 1987, pp. 26-30
Description
Discusses problems created by leaking storage tanks of radioactive material at the Hanford facility and the Yakima Nation response to it.
Number of Long-Term Drinking Water Advisories on Public Systems on Reserve
Alternate Title
Canadian Environmental Sustainability Indicators
E-Books
Author/Creator
Environment and Climate Change Canada
Nunavik Country Foods...They're Our Way of Life
Articles » General
Inuktitut, no. 94, 2004
Description
Briefly describes some of the organizations that study issues related to food, contaminants, the environment and health.
Nunavut Country Foods...Our Way of Survival
Articles » General
Inuktitut, no. 94, 2004, p. Insert
Description
Describes the interaction between researchers and local hunters that assists in determining the risks and benefits of eating country foods.
Nutrient Composition of Selected Traditional United States Northern Plains Native American Plant Foods
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Katherine M. Phillips
Pamela R. Pehrsson
Wanda W. Agnew
Angela J. Scheett
Jennifer R. Follett ... [et al.]
Journal of Food Composition and Analysis, vol. 34, 2014, pp. 136-152
Description
Analyzed ten wild plants ((cattail broad leaf shoots, chokecherries, beaked hazelnuts, lambsquarters, plains prickly pear, prairie turnips, stinging nettles, wild plums, raspberries, and rose hips) from three reservations in North Dakota.
Nutritional and Sociocultural Significance of Branta Canadensis (Canada goose) for the Eastern James Bay Cree of Wemindji, Quebec
Theses
Author/Creator
Devorah Leah Belinsky
Description
Dietetics and Human Nutrition Thesis (M.Sc.)--McGill University, 1998.
Nutritional Factors May Modify the Toxic Action of Methyl Mercury in Fish-Eating Populations
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Thomas W. Clarkson
J. J. Strain
Journal of Nutrition, vol. 133, no. 5, Supplement, May 2003, pp. 1539S-1543S
Description
Discussion of choline as a required nutrient for humans and the finding that this may protect against neurotoxicity.
Nutritional Qualities of Ooligan Grease: A Traditional Food Fat of British Columbia First Nations
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Harriet V. Kuhnlein
Faustinus Yeboah
Maggie Sedgemore
Scotty Sedgemore
Hing Man Chan
Journal of Food Composition and Analysis, vol. 9, March 1996, pp. 18-31
Description
Looks at the nutrient composition and the heavy metal concentration of ooligan grease in samples collected from five First Nations communities.
Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes in Northern Canada's Remote First Nations Communities: The Dietary Dilemma
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
F. Haman
B. Fontaine-Bisson
M. Batal
P. Imbeault
J. M. Blais ... [et al.]
International Journal of Obesity, vol. 34, no. S2, Supplement 2, December 2010, pp. [S24]-S31
Description
Explores the biological predispositions and potential environmental factors that contribute to the high incidence of obesity and type 2 diabetes.
Observing the Changing Health of Circumpolar Peoples
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Kue Young
Susan Chatwood
Peter Bjerregaard
Arctic, vol. 68, no. 5, Supplement 1: Arctic Observing Summit 2013, 2015, pp. 1-5
Description
Ties together the elements associated in observational health analysis in circumpolar regions. Results are hoped to aid in further refinement of monitoring systems.
Oil Spill Recovery in the Media: Missing an Alaska Native Perspective
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Patricia Widener
Valerie J. Gunter
Society and Natural Resources, vol. 20, no. 9, 2007, pp. 767-783
Description
Looks at "the collective interpretations of disaster recovery following the Exxon Valdez oil spill as developed in the alternative Alaska Native newspaper, the Tundra Times."
On-Farm Conservation of Neglected and Underutilized Species: Status, Trends and Novel Approaches to Cope With Climate Change
Alternate Title
[Bioversity International] Proceedings of the International Conference, Frankfurt, 14-16 June, 2011
E-Books
Author/Creator
Stefano Padulosi
Nadia Bergamini
Ehsan Dulloo
Paul Bordoni
Matthias Jäger ... [et al.]
One Health: A Strategy for Resilience in a Changing Arctic
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Bruce A. Ruscio
Michael Brubaker
Joshua Glasser
Will Hueston
Thomas W. Hennessy
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 74, 2015, p. article no. 27913
Description
Comments on the impact of climate change on the health of Arctic inhabitants and looks at ways of assessing the interface between human-animal-environment.
One Health in the Circumpolar North
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Karsten Hueffer
Mary Ehrlander
Kathy Etz & Arleigh Reynolds
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 78, no. 1, 2019
Description
Article examines historical, environmental and cultural factors that relate to health disparities in Northern Canada and Alaska; discusses the One Health framework as a model with the potential to engage the world-view of Indigenous peoples and improve resilience in communities facing effects of climate change.
Operation Water Spirit
Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Safe Drinking Water Foundation
Description
Collection of K-12 thematic units and lesson plans which focus on Aboriginal culture and perspectives on water and water quality issues faced by reserves.
[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.
Opportunities for Standards to Contribute to Health, Safety, Resiliency, and Environmental Protection in Canada’s North
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Paul Steenhof
Northern Review, no. 48, October 18, 2018, pp. 33-50
Description
Author draws on a white paper published by CSA Group (2017) to focus on four topic areas: provision of clean and accessible water, provision of emergency response, safe and resilient buildings, and environmental protection and management. Identifies 14 different opportunities for standards in those areas.
Organochlorine Levels in Maternal and Umbilical Cord Blood Plasma in Arctic Canada
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jody Butler Walker
Laura Seddon
Ed McMullen
Jan Houseman
Karen Tofflemire
André Corriveau
Jean-Phillipe Weber
Carole Mills
Samuel Smith
Jay Van Oostdam
The Science of the Total Environment, vol. 302, no. 1-3, January 20, 2003, pp. 27-52
Description
Discussion of the base line for exposure to organochlorine and metal contaminants, and the higher rates of exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and dichloro-diphenyl-trichloroethane (DDT) for Inuit, Dene and Métis.
Our Healing, Our Solutions: Volume 3
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Healing Foundation
Description
Comments on 17 healings that continue to be successful for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities.
Our Identities as Civic Power
Alternate Title
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.
Our Living Ecosystem: What Are the Interconnections among the Elements Surrounding Us? A Classroom-Based Activity in Nunavik
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Mélanie Lemire
Mylène Riva
Maria Ruiz-Castell
International Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 9, no. 2, Inuit Health and Well-Being, 2012, pp. 25-37
Description
Comments on an environmental education activity designed to promote an ecosystem approach to health.
NOTE: Also published as Journal of Aboriginal Health, Summer, 2015.
Our Sacred Land: Indigenous Peoples' Community Land Use Planning Handbook in BC
Alternate Title
Our Sacred Land: Indigenous Peoples' Community Land Use Planning Handbook in British Columbia
E-Books
Author/Creator
[Beringia Community Planning Inc.]
Description
Related Material:
Toolkit Resources.
Overview of Human Health in the Arctic: Conclusions and Recommendations
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Shawn Donaldson
Bryan Adlard
Jon Øyvind Odland
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 75, Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Program, 2016, p. article no. 33807
Description
Looks at key results from the 2015 Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Program in the areas of biomonitoring; human health effects; risk assessment, description and communication; and adaptation in a changing environment
Overview of Ongoing Cohort and Dietary Studies in the Arctic
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Pál Weihe
Peter Bjerregaard
Eva Bonefeld-Jøgensen
Alexey Dudarev
Jónrit Halling ... [et al.]
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 75, Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Program, 2016, pp. 1-12
Description
Overview of primary results from several research studies on population health from Russia, Norway, Greenland, Finland, Sweden and Canada.
Parkinson's Disease Among Inuit in Greenland: Organochlorines as Risk Factors
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
O.G. Koldkjær
L. Wermuth
P. Bjerregaard
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 63, Supplement 2, 2004, pp. 366-368
Description
Claims that evidence points to connection between pesticide exposure and Parkinson's Disease.
Particulate Matter and Gaseous Contaminants in Indoor Environments in an Isolated Northern Community
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Michael Guggisberg
Patrick A. Hessel
Dennis Michaelchuk
Martin Atiemo
Dip Th
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 62, no. 2, 2003, pp. 120-129
Description
Report recommends that measures should be taken to reduce indoor smoke exposure in order to achieve better health outcomes.
PCBs and Dioxin-like Compounds in Plasma of Adult Inuit Living in Nunavik (Arctic Quebec)
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
P. Ayotte
É. Dewailly
J.J. Ryan
S. Bruneau
G. Lebel
Chemosphere, vol. 34, no. 5-7, 1997, pp. 1459-1468
Description
Studies the high exposure of organochlorines, via food-chain contamination, on Inuit in Northern Quebec, and discusses the impact it has on their health.
Pentachlorophenol and Hydroxylated Polychlorinated Biphenyl Metabloites in Umbilical Cord Plasma of Neonates from Coastal Populations in Québec
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Courtney D. Sandau
Pierre Ayotte
Éric Dewailly
Jason Duffe
Ross J. Norstrom
Environmental Health Perspectives, vol. 110, no. 4, April 2002, pp. 411-417
Description
Of the three areas studied, the highest concentrations were from the two coastal areas where there is a higher percentage of marine-food based diets.
Perceived Community Environment and Physical Activity Involvement in a Northern-Rural Aboriginal Community
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Allison M. Kirby
Lucie Lésque
Virgina Wabano
Jennifer Robertson-Wilson
International Journal of Behavior Nutrition and Physical Activities, vol. 4, no. 63, December 4, 2007, p. [?]
Description
Looks at relationship between walking patterns and perceptions of physical activity in Moose Factory to effectively plan and implement the Kahnawake School's Diabetes Prevention Project.
Perception of the Importance of Traditional Country Foods to the Physical, Mental, and Spiritual Health of Labrador Inuit
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Erica L. Pufall
Andria Q. Jones
Scott A. McEwen
Charlene Lyall
Andrew S. Peregrine
Victoria L. Edge
Arctic, vol. 64, no. 2, June 2011, pp. 242-250
Description
Study gathered information through focus groups and key informants; reported that while all agreed on the various benefits of the food, there was growing concern about its safety due to environmental contamination.
Perceptions of Health and Environmental Contamination on the Aamjiwnaang First Nation Reserve
Theses
Author/Creator
Kizzy Bedeau
Description
Sociology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Windsor, 2006.
Peregrinations: Walking the Story, Writing the Path in Euro-American, Native American, and Chicano/Chicana Literatures
Theses
Author/Creator
Amy T. Hamilton
Description
English Thesis (Ph.D.)--The University of Arizona, 2008.
Persistent Organic Pollutants: A Risk Assessment of Vancouver Island First Nations Traditional Seafoods
Alternate Title
Risk Assessment of Traditional Seafoods
Theses
Author/Creator
Amelia Anne Porter
Description
Environment and Management Thesis (M.Sc.)--Royal Roads University, 2014.
Persistent Toxic Substances, Food Security and Indigenous Peoples of the Russian North: Final Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Global Environment Facility (GEF)
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Programme (AMAP)
Russian Association of the Indigenous Peoples of the North
Siberia and Far East (RAIPON)
Perspective: Issues in Evaluating Fish Consumption Rates for Native American Tribes
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jamie Donatuto
Barbara L. Harper
Risk Analysis, vol. 28, no. 6, 2008, pp. 1497-1506
Description
Argues that risk assessment methods which were developed to estimate maximum safe exposures for the general population are not adequate when dealing with populations that rely more heavily on hunting, fishing and trapping as primary food sources.
Peyote and Native American Church
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Alice Kulhánková
Description
Comments on peyote connection with Native American Church ceremonies and presents general information and description of Native American Church.
Bachelor's Thesis towards undergraduate degree in [English Language and Literature]--University of West Bohemia, 2014.