International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 72, 2013, p. article no. 20324
Description
Findings show an increased likelihood of experiencing hunger dependant on lower income, larger household size and living in a predominately Inuit region.
Arctic Anthropology, vol. 53, no. 1, January 2013, pp. 84-94
Description
Interviews residents from the Upernavik district about their lives as hunters and the pressure to protect their traditional way of living and thoughts on oil exploration and residents working in the industry.
INALCO 2009, Proceedings of the 15th Inuit Studies Conference, Orality (Paris, 2006)
Orality in the 21st Century: Inuit Discourse and Practices. Proceedings of the 15th Inuit Studies Conference
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Marja Korhonen
Description
Looks at the importance of orality in the 21st century and throughout human history.
Paper from Orality in the 21st Century: Inuit Discourse and Practices. Proceedings of the 15th Inuit Studies Conference edited by B. Collingnon and M. Therrien.
Journal of Canadian Studies, vol. 43, no. 2, Spring, 2009, p. 137
Description
Examines problems that have confronted the Nunavut Housing Corporation, and looks at program and policy initiatives undertaken to address the situation.
Building on earlier report, In From the Margins: A Call to Action on Poverty, Housing and Homelessness presents recommendations to support vulnerable groups including urban Aboriginal peoples to overcome health, education, social and economic barriers.
[English Literature?] Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Wollongong, 2009.
Examines the works Arctic Dreams and Nightmares by Alootook Ipellie and he Kadaitcha Song by Sam Watson.
Arctic Anthropology, vol. 50, no. 1, 2013, pp. 72-88
Description
Uses this example to examine global models of nature and indigeneity, how they were developed, and how they impact on political administration, management of natural resources, and the representation of identity.
Journal of Canadian Studies, vol. 43, no. 2, Spring, 2009, pp. 250-261, 263
Description
Author discusses the challenges of Arctic sovereignty, and suggests that the development of an integrated Arctic strategy must include federal, provincial and territorial governments and Aboriginal organizations to improve the lives of the Inuit.
Discusses updated version of Inuit Arctic Policy looking at goals and objectives, Inuit rights, peace and security, environmental, social and economic issues.
Raises awareness, with the intent of informing decision makers, advisors and nongovernment organizations, (NGOs) regarding Inuit’s unique cancer concerns and realities.
Journal of Canadian Studies, vol. 43, no. 2, Spring, 2009, pp. 220-249, 263
Description
Looks at how new media technologies such as the Nanisiniq Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (IQ) Adventure Website can be used as a resource in the preservation and promotion of Inuit traditional knowledge.
Inuit organization that deals with issues of archaeology, ethnographic objects and archives. Website highlights the organization's projects, programs, and traditional place names.
Journal of Ecotourism, vol. 8, no. 2, June 2009, p. 161–175
Description
Looks at the economically important form of Aboriginal ecotourism and how Inuit communities are working to accommodate the non-Inuit culture and the market economy.
INALCO 2009, Proceedings of the 15th Inuit Studies Conference, Orality (Paris, 2006)
Orality in the 21st Century: Inuit Discourse and Practices. Proceedings of the 15th Inuit Studies Conference
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Charles Macdonald
Description
Looks at naming practices from a comparative, cross-cultural point of view.
Paper from Orality in the 21st Century: Inuit Discourse and Practices. Proceedings of the 15th Inuit Studies Conference edited by B. Collingnon and M. Therrien.