Includes historical review of the industry and its impact on the Inuit, role of mining sector in the Canadian economy, and identification of key problems and opportunities with respect to Inuit participation.
Award-winning documentary about the Inuit's battle against a new European Union seal ban in an effort to regain their economic independence.
Duration: 1:22:19.
Reports on findings from literature search and key informant interviews to assess feasibility of adopting the model of open air traditional food markets.
Looks at past and present outcomes in conjunction with developments in the public sector and mining, effects of socio-economic factors, makes recommendations for improvement, and identifies areas for further study.
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 7, no. 4, Social Determinants of Indigenous Well-Being: Building a More Complete Understanding, October 2016, pp. 1-24
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Study looks at cultural relationships and educational engagement of Inuit parents, families, students, educators and community members in order to increase student retention.
Canadian Food Studies, vol. 3, no. 2, December 2016, pp. 104-126
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Examines coverage in two newspapers: The Globe and Mail and the National Post over a 14-year period between April 1, 1999 to September 1, 2013. Analysis suggests that reports reinforced perceptions about the Inuit as Other by focusing on issues such as hunger, poverty and income.
Discusses the colonial marginalization of "country foods" and the resulting food insecurity in Inuit communities in Nunavut.
Geography [Honours] Thesis (B.A)--McGill University, 2016.
Reports the results of a survey completed by 62 women, aged 19 or older which asked questions about experience, perceptions and feelings with respect to the Meadow bank goldmine which operates in the vicinity.
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Qualitative Assessement.
Canadian Journal of Public Health, vol. 107, no. 3, 2016, pp. e251-e257
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Study found risk factors to wellness included not being able to participate in traditional activities, over crowding in a household, and high rates of violence.
Based on information gathered during implementation of Makivik strategy and action plan between 2011 and 2013 and a questionnaire which was administered to 75 participants. Topics include reasons for migration, characteristics of the population, access to medical and social services, prevention of homelessness, and the need for development of first and second level services.
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Discusses underlying factors that create risk, policy formation and best practices for prevention, provides tools for evaluation, and contributes to Inuit-led research.
Journal of Colonialism and Colonial History, vol. 17, no. 2, Summer, 2016, p. [?]
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Looks at how imposition of programs such as Family Allowance, Foodmail, and Nutrition North Canada, in conjunction with criminalization of hunting and harvesting have created food insecurity.
Aboriginal Policy Studies, vol. 5, no. 2, 2016, pp. 4-31
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Profiles Inuit people relocated to Edmonton, Winnipeg, Ottawa and Montreal. Looks at income, employment, education, health, housing, crime and safety, and culture and language.
From Statistics Canada's Canadian Socio-economic Information and Management System (CANSIM).
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Comparative investigation reveals that declines have been recorded in total volume and per capita availability of wild foods in most settlements compared to the early 1980s.