2010 Nunavut Economic Outlook: Nunavut's Second Chance
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Impact Economics
Description
Discusses the progress of Nunavut’s socio-economic and environmental performance based on its investments in wealth-generating capital by looking at demographic trends and developments in the areas of education, health, social well-being and income.
Provides a thematic guide to data; sources include the 1996, 2001 and 2006 censuses of population, the 2006 Aboriginal Peoples Survey, the 2005 Canadian Community Health Survey, and the 2007/2008 Adult Correctional Services Survey.
Looks at the emergence of the Canadian comic industry and the superhero genre. Discusses examples like Nelvana of the Northern Lights, Canada Jack, and Johnny Canuck.
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 68, no. 5, 2009, pp. 421-432
Description
Studies whether Acylation Stimulating Protein (ASP) plays a role in the lower risk of ischemic heart disease in the Inuit of Nunavik in northern Quebec compared to a southern Quebec Caucasian population.
The Journal of Nutrition, vol. 140, no. 7, July 2010, pp. 1311-1316
Description
Based on survey data gathered from 388 children living in 16 communities. Concludes risks factors are weight, obesity, and tooth decay and recommends emphasis on traditional diet and quality food.