Arctic, vol. 63, no. 4, December 2010, pp. 493-497
Description
Research conducted to anticipate and demonstrate the secondary effects of climate variability on Arctic char and relay these effects to the local users.
In-depth look at the process and strategy of claims made against the Federal government by the Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) and the Makivik Corporation for the killing of Inuit sled dogs between 1950 and 1970.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 34, no. 2, 2010, pp. 67-80
Description
Comments on the importance, necessity and viability of an Inuit literary history and the discusses the role the Inuit Circumpolar Council (ICC) can play in its sucess.
Social Science & Medicine, vol. 58, no. 12, June 2004, pp. 2625-2636
Description
Addresses the impacts on colonial relations on suicide rates and advocates for narrative research, intergenerational communication, and community action for solutions.
Describes the role of the Regional Contaminants Coordinators (RCCs) who developed several projects under CACAR-II (Canadian Arctic Contaminants Assessment Report)
Études Inuit Studies, vol. 28, no. 1, Art et Représentation / Art and Representation, 2004, pp. 171-183
Description
Reviews six books about Inuit art:
Celebrating Inuit Art, 1948-1970 by Maria von Finckentein
Inuit Art/An Introduction by Ingo Hessel.
Histoires de l’Art des Inuits du Québec by Michel Nöel and Jean Chaumely.
Le Refus de l’Oubli: Femmes-Sculptures du Nunavik by Céline Saucier.
The Inuit Imagination: Arctic Myth and Sculpture by Harold Seidelman and James Turner.
Sculpture of the Inuit by George Winton.
Reviews in French.
The Legends Project is a compilation of traditional oral stories, legends, and histories of Canada's Inuit and First Nations. They are transcribed, dramatized, and cast within the communities. Audios contain general information on the First Nations involved, recordings of Elders, explanation of the legends, and legends recorded in both English and the original First Nations language.
Final report on a pilot program delivered in Nunavut from 2006-2009 which produced 21 graduates. Summarizes history, development, and evaluation of program.
Discusses theme emerging from literature review: importance of understand ind social and economic relations which shape curriculum; analysis and recommendations regarding pedagogy; policy and governance issues. Identifies gaps in policy and practice.
Related document: Bibliography.
Animated short tells story of a woman who blinds and mistreats her son, a loon that restores his vision, and the act of revenge which turns her into a narwahl. Part of a legend. Accompanying material: Lumaajuuq: Lesson Plan.
Duration: 7:36.
American Literature, vol. 82, no. 4, December 2010, pp. 837-839
Description
Book reviews of:
Mapping the Americas: The Transnational Politics of Contemporary Native Culture by Shari M. Huhndorf
Manifesting America: The Imperial Construction of U.S. National Space by Mark Rifkin
Book reviews found by scrolling to page 837.
Looks at co-ops in the Canadian north to better serve their communities and provide a means of development for Indigenous populations.
Chapter from Co-operative Membership and Globalization: New Directions in Research and Practice edited by Brett Fairbarn and Nora Russell.
Entire ebook on one PDF. To access chapter, scroll down to page 74.
Journal of Aboriginal Economic Development, vol. 7, no. 1, Fall, 2010, pp. 11-18
Description
Case study based on 25 interviews revealed social, economic and political factors effecting Inuit perspective of uranium mining, problems with consultation meetings, and some recommendations for improving Inuit participation in discussions.