Comments on the alleged slaughter of Inuit sled dogs by the RCMP, in the 1950s to the 1970s, and the Qikiqtani Truth Commissions' investigation of the allegations.
American Review of Canadian Studies, vol. 31, no. 1-2, [Aboriginal Peoples: Special Issue], Spring/Summer, 2001, pp. 171-190
Description
Examines the formation of particular symbolic associations documented and publicized by missionaries which led to misperceptions and misrepresentations.
Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, vol. 23, no. Supplement 1, 2010, pp. 27-34
Description
Study found inadequate intakes of several essential nutrients, as well as reliance on non-traditional food and concluded that nutrition intervention was needed prevent diet-related chronic disease.
Looks at the reasons for heavy drinking in the villages of Sheshatshiu and Davis Inlet, different approaches to healing, and some personal experiences.
Describes the "naming" system created by federal government that assigned a number to each Inuit person, for purposes of census and birth registration of each Inuit person.
Analysis of commercial arts and crafts sector includes direct and indirect economic impact, value chain profile, artists profile, market and sales channels, tools and materials, and challenges and strengths.
[Inuit People and the Aboriginal World] Inuit Studies Conference : 17th]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Louis McComber
Description
Comments on the lack of improvement in housing, education, and health since the creation of Nunavut and the signing of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement.
Annual Review of Nutrition, vol. 20, July 2000, pp. 595-626
Description
Comments on both the risks and benefits of consuming traditional foods of northern indigenous people which may contain multiple organochlorine, heavy-metal, and radionuclide contaminants.
Aim of report was to gather information on provision of services and provide a comparative analysis of different systems, including best practices and obstacles to effective delivery.
Results of discussions with communities on issues related to Aboriginal teaching and teacher education along with recommendations for implementing suggestions.
The Northern Review, no. 22, Winter, 2000, pp. 17-21
Description
Canada's Ambassador to Denmark and Canadian Ambassador for Circumpolar Affairs presents an autobiographical speech at the opening of the Circumpolar Women's Conference.