Canadian Issues, Teaching (in) the Canadian North, Winter, 2013, pp. 14-18
Description
Looks at how the author changed his curriculum, after working with the community for four years, to better suit the learning style of his students.
To access article scroll to p. 14.
Reports on implementation of recommendations in four areas: land; people; community economics, and territorial economics. Information will be used to develop a second Nunavut Economic Development Strategy for 2014-2024.
Northern Review, no. 37, Special Collection: The Arctic Council, the EU and Polar Politics: Canada, France, Germany, Russia &, Fall, 2013, pp. 127-142
Description
Discusses how global warming has resulted in move from concept of "global north" to focus on nation states' control of resources and economic development. Examines how this change may impact non-state actors involved in Arctic governance.
Includes information on nutritional value of meat of individual animals and plants, brief instructions for food preparation, comparison of levels of vitamins and minerals found in traditional versus store-bought foods, and several recipes.
Revised version.
Comments that while Switzerland and Canada both have more than one official language, only Switzerland acknowledges its minority languages.
Entire journal on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 79.
Annual ReSDA [Resources and Sustainable Development in the Arctic] Conference ; 3rd, 2013
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Anna Ziegler
Description
Discusses process to talk about engaging the public through community sessions and building on themes for action in regional roundtable discussions.
Duration: 16:07.
Overview of course which focuses on issues around revival of northern cultures and languages. Discusses concepts of identity, culture and self-determination.
Developed for class delivered by the University of the Arctic.
Proceedings of the 15th International Congress on Circumpolar Health
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Sandra J. Romain
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 72, Supplement 1, 2013, p. article no. 21409
Description
Explores the challenges of complying with the, Inuit Language Protection Act and the Official Languages Act to provide pharmacy services without Inuit language proficient pharmacists.
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 72, 2013, p. article no. 20078
Description
Study findings conducted on 498 individuals in 22 communities suggest that the psychological autopsy method can be correctly employed in Inuit populations.
Teacher's guide for use with the documentary directed by Zacharias Kunuk, in which Elders and hunters discuss how global warming has impacted their way of life.
Proceedings of the 15th International Congress on Circumpolar Health
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Stig Andersen
Karsten Fleischer Res
Paneeraq Noahsen
Hans Christian Florian Sørensen
Gert Mulvad
Peter Laurberg
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 72, Supplement 1, 2013, p. article no. 21086
Description
Findings indicate that the World Health Organization (WHO) overweight cut-off level may overestimate the number of people in Greenland with a high body mass index (BMI).
Northern Public Affairs, vol. 1, Special Issue: Pathways to Prosperity: The Northern Governance and Economy Conference, 2013, pp. 56-[62]
Description
Discusses organization's activities which help build skills and knowledge to foster economic benefits in the community.
Scroll down to page 56 to read article.
Proceedings of the 15th International Congress on Circumpolar Health
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
S. Craig Gerlach
Philip A. Loring
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 72, Supplement 1, 2013, p. article no. 21560
Description
Research suggests that an over reliance on market-based food sources is not wise and that local and regional food sources are best to achieve better overall outcomes.