Articles » General
Author/Creator
Tali M. Schroeder
Oglethrope Journal of Undergraduate Research, vol. 1, no. 1, 2012, pp. 1-7
Description
Contends that while the film represented many true to life parts of Inuit culture, a few aspects were not accurate.
Inuit Subsistence, Social Economy and Food Security in Clyde River, Nunavut
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Miriam T. Harder
George W. Wenzel
Arctic, vol. 65, no. 3, September 2012, pp. 305-318
Description
Study compared flow of money and country food resources within an extended family in 1999 and 2009.
Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami 2012-2013 [Annual Report]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami
Description
Reports on the the Amaujaq National Centre for Inuit education, health and social development, environment and wildlife, and the Inuit Knowledge Centre.
"It's huge in First Nation culture for us, as a school, to be a role model": Facilitators and Barriers Affecting School Nutrition Policy Implementation in Alexander First Nation
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Kris Murray
Alexander Research Committee
Anna Farmer
Katerina Maximova
Noreen Willows
International Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 12, no. 2, 2017, pp. 43-63
Description
Comments on the importance of school nutrition policies to create a healthy learning environment for students and how to go about doing so.
[Kim Ncnabb [sic]: Part 2]
Alternate Title
At the Edge of Canada: Indigenous Research
[Kim Mcnabb: Part 2: Mixdown]
Media » Sound Recordings
Author/Creator
Kim McKay-McNabb
Robert-Falcon Ouellette
Description
Conversation with a professor from First Nations University, Regina Campus, regarding her research work on HIV/AIDS and coordinating the National First Nations Environmental Contaminants Program.
Duration: 30:17.
Knowledge Translation in Arctic Environmental Health
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Eric Dewailly
Chris Furgal
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 71, 2012, p. article no. 19265
Description
Brief editorial confirms the need for increased knowledge implementation in the local community.
Lament for the Land: On the Impacts of Climate Change on Mental and Emotional Health and Well-Being in Rigolet, Nunatsiavut, Canada
Theses
Author/Creator
Ashlee Cunsolo Willox
Description
Rural Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--The University of Guelph, 2012.
A Land Not Forgotten: Indigenous Food Security and Land-Based Practices in Northern Ontario
E-Books
Author/Creator
Courtney W. Mason
Michael A. Robidoux
Joseph LeBlanc
Kristin Burnett
François Haman ... [et al.]
Level and Temporal Trend of Perfluoroalkyl Acids in Greenlandic Inuit
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Manhai Long
Rossana Bossi
Eva C. Bonefeld-Jørgensen
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 71, p. article no. 17998
Description
Study findings conducted with 284 subjects suggest that sources other than seafood intake may contribute to elevated perfluoroalkyl acids (PFAAs) in Nuuk Inuit than non-Nuuk Inuit.
Level of Selected Toxic Elements in Meat, Liver, Tallow and Bone Marrow of Young Semi-Domesticated Reindeer (Rangifer Tarandus Tarandus L.) From Northern Norway
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Ammar Ali Hassan
Charlotta Rylander
Magritt Brustad
Torkjel M. Sandanger
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 71, 2012, p. article no. 18187
Description
Results show that the highest level of contaminants was found in the liver with indications of low elevated risk associated with consumption.
A Longitudinal Study of the Effect of Antarctic Residence on Energy Dynamics and Aerobic Fitness
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Alister Simpson
Veronica Maynard
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 71, 2012, p. article no. 17227
Description
The year long study found that the 21 subjects did increase body weight and fat in winter.
Medicine and Traditional Plants
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Six Nations Farmers Market and Garden
Description
Extensive list of plants used by the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois).
Metabolic Profile in Two Physically Active Inuit Groups Consuming Either a Western or a Traditional Inuit Diet
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Thor Munch-Andersen
David B. Olsen
Hans Søndergaard
Jens R. Daugaard
Anette Bysted
Dirk L. Christensen
Bengt Saltin
Jørn W. Helge
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 71, 2012, p. article no. 17342
Description
Study found that diabetes or impaired glucose tolerance was not found in Inuit on a traditional or a western diet probably due to the positive influence of high levels of physical activity.
Mikisew Cree First Nation Indigenous Knowledge and Use Report and Assessment for Shell Canada's Proposed Jackpine Mine Expansion, Pierre River Mine, and Redclay Compensation Lake
Alternate Title
MCFN Indigenous Knowledge and Use Report for JPME, PRM, and RCL
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Craig Candler
Firelight Group Research Cooperative
Description
Baseline data collected from 163 individual interviews and 8 oral interviews to determine Indigenous knowledge and land use for the proposed "Shell Projects".
Modern Contact Investigation Methods for Enhancing Tuberculosis Control in Aboriginal Communities
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Victoria J. Cook
Lena Shah
Jennifer Gardy
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 71, 2012, p. article no. 18643
Description
Advocates the implementation of new approaches to reduce disease incidence.
My Story: Indigenous Women and Breast Cancer
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Marilyn Hennaway
Topsy O'Keefe
Ivy Weston
Priscilla Williams
Beryl Buller
Betty Wales
Description
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women share their experiences of breast cancer including diagnosis and treatment.
Duration: 13:38.
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 Healthy Food Initiative
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Northern Healthy Food Initiative (NHFI)
Description
Overview of activities generated by program that provides funding for community-based regional food systems projects such as food programs, greenhouse pilot projects, gardens and food business development in northern Manitoba.
Nutrition North Canada: Real Change is Yet to Come
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Michael Fitzgerald
Fred Hill
Northern Public Affairs, vol. 5, no. 1, Food (In)security in Northern Canada, April 2017, pp. 44-48
Description
Examines what the Liberal government has done since coming into power, in October 2015, for the Nutrition North Canada program.
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.]
[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 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.
Placing Individual Health in Context: Report of the 2008/10 RHS Community Survey
Alternate Title
Placing Individual Health in Context: Report of the 2008/10 Regional Health Survey Community Survey
E-Books
Author/Creator
First Nations Information Governance Centre (FNIGC)
Description
July 2015 edition.
Prevalence of and Risk Factors for Asthma in Off-Reserve Aboriginal Children and Adults in Canada
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Hsiu-Ju Chang
Jeremy Beach
Ambikaipakan Senthilselvan
Canadian Respiratory Journal, vol. 19, no. 6, November-December 2012, pp. e68-e74
Description
Study shows a lower prevalence of asthma in Aboriginal children but higher prevalence of asthma in Aboriginal adults compared to that of the general Canadian population.
Profiles of Food Security Activities in Inuit Communities
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Catherine Carry
Laura Carfagnini
Description
Six programs are discussed: Take a Kid Trapping & Harvesting; Kugluktuk High School, School Cooking Club; Harvester Support Program; Project Nunavut and the Country Food Market; Kuujjuaq Greenhouse Project; and Personal Gardening. Includes description, date program began, benefits and challenges for each initiative.
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.
Qaqamiigux "to hunt for food and collect plants; subsistence": Head Start Traditional Foods Preschool Curriculum
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Moses Dirks
Julia Sargent
Tracy Stewart
Suanne Unger
Description
Provides series of lessons and activities to teach nutritional value of local, traditional foods. Structured into six units according to animals and plants found in the region.
The Quechua: Guardians of the Potato
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Amanda Stephenson
Cultural Survival Quarterly, vol. 36, no. 1, Sacred Places, Sacred Lifeways, March 2012, p. [?]
Description
Discusses the importance of potatoes and how Indigenous farmers strengthen local economies and wellbeing based on cultural traditions and biological diversity.
Regenerating Indigenous Health and Food Systems: Assessing Conflict Transformation Models and Sustainable Approaches to Indigenous Food Sovereignty
Theses
Author/Creator
Jennifer McMullen
Description
Dispute Resolution Thesis (M.A.)--University of Victoria, 2012.
Registered Dietitians in Aboriginal Communities: Feeding Mind, Body and Spirit. Role Paper for the Dietitians of Canada Aboriginal Nutrition Network
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Allison Gates
Michelle Gates
Description
Comments on the role dietitians play in helping communities to improve their knowledge of nutrition and to understand how to make healthy food choices that promote good health.
Report of the Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food, Olivier De Schutter: Addendum: Mission to Canada
Alternate Title
Report of the Special Rapporteur on the Right to Rood on His Mission to Canada (6 to 16 May 2012)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Olivier De Schutter
Description
Chapter eight deals with specific problems faced by Indigenous peoples.
Respect the Water #1
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Suzanne Methot]
Description
Teacher resource for Grades 5 and 8 utilizes the poem Water/El Agua by Jorge Argueta, video The Story of Bottled Water, and article No Running Water by Helen Fallding to explore issues surrounding the environment, the impact of human behaviour, and how we can maintain healthy and sustainable ecosystems.
Responding to Concerning Posts on Social Media: Insights and Solutions from American Indian and Alaska Native Youth
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jesse Gritton
Stephanie Craig Rushing
David Stephens
Thomas Ghost Dog
Bradley Kerr ... [et al.]
American Indian and Alaska Native Health Research, vol. 24, no. 3, 2017, pp. 63-87
Description
Describes how a sample of adolescents interpreted and acted upon disclosures of depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation on Facebook or Twitter and what resources they felt were needed.
Ringed-Seal Liver is Off the Menu for Women Before Pregnancy
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Shauna Lewis
Windspeaker, vol. 30, no. 5, August 2012, p. 23
Description
Discusses a report that warns women of childbearing years the risks of eating country foods with contaminants, although safe for most adults.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.35.
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.
The Role of Indigenous Knowledge in Environmental Health Risk Management in Yukon, Canada
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Katelyn A. Friendship
Chris M. Furgal
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 71, 2012, p. article no. 19003
Description
Results indicate the benefits of having local community involvement in the process, increases the perception of effective benefit-risk management.
Searching for Haknip Achukma (Good Health): Challenges to Food Sovereignty Initiatives in Oklahoma
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Devon Mihesuah
American Indian Culture and Research Journal , vol. 41, no. 3, Indigenous Food Sovereignty, 2017, pp. 9-30
Description
Looks at reasons for the population's poor health and difficulties encountered when a tribes try to control production, quality and distribution of food. Some of the issues include definition of "traditional food", access, environmental degradation, poaching and invasive species.
Shifting Transitions: Health Inequalities of Inuit Nanangat in Perspective
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Paul A. Peters
Journal of Rural and Community Development, vol. 7, no. 1, Human Resources and Remote Indigenous Communities, 2012, pp. 36-58
Description
Examines health status of the Inuit population within the changing contexts of population and socio-economic factors.
The Shrubs in the Forest: The Use of Woody Species by 18th-Century Labrador Inuit
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Cynthia Zutter
Études/Inuit/Studies, vol. 36, no. 1, Les Peuples de l Arctique et le Bois / Arctic Peoples and Wood, pp. 139-155
Description
Reveals the extent to which the Labrador Inuit employed wood products to provide needed nutrition and medicinal products.
The Significance of the Land in the Education and Health of Anishinaabe Youth from Pic River First Nation
Theses
Author/Creator
Michelle Richmond-Saravia
Description
Education Thesis (M.Ed.)--Lakehead University, 2012.
Snow Crab Allergy and Asthma Among Greenlandic Workers: A Pilot Study
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jakob Hjort Bønløkke
Denyse Gautrin
Torben Sigsgaard
Samuel B. Lehrer
Karim Maghni
André Cartier
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 71, p. article no. 19126
Description
Study findings suggest that Greenlandic worker allergies are as common as they are in Canadian fishery workers.
Snow Goggles
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Amelia Fay
Canada's History, vol. 97, no. 1, February/March 2017, p. 17
Description
Brief article contains a photograph of an early 20th century set of snow goggles, probably from the Caribou Inuit in Nunavut.
State of Knowledge of Aboriginal Health: A Review of Aboriginal Public Health in Canada
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
National Collaborating Centre for Aboriginal Health (NCCAH)
Description
Identifies gaps in public health knowledge and emerging priorities and initiatives needed to improve Aboriginal health.
Stories of Yukon Food Security
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Jody Butler Walker
Norma Kassi
Katelyn Friendship
Molly Pratt
Northern Public Affairs, vol. 5, no. 1, Food (In)security in Northern Canada, April 2017, pp. 33-38
Description
Comments on the high rate of food insecurity, almost 20% of children.
Stories That Nourish: Minnesota Anishinaabe Wild Rice Narratives
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Amelia V. Katanski
American Indian Culture and Research Journal , vol. 41, no. 3, Indigenous Food Sovereignty, 2017, pp. 71-91
Description
Looks at how works by writers such as Jim Northrup, Heid Erdrich, Linda LeGarde Grover, and Gerald Vizenor illustrate the connection between story, culture, and knowledge.