Connecting Urban and Aboriginal Histories: Towards an Urban Aboriginal History in Québec
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Nathalie Kermoal
INDITERRA, no. 5, [Nouvelles géographies des pratiques], 2013, pp. [1]-12
Description
Focuses on two communities, Kahnawake and Wendake, from the 1880s to the turn of the 20th century.
Consumer Prices Monitoring in Nunavik: 2011-2013
E-Books
Author/Creator
Gérard Duhaime
Andrée Caron
Contextualized Indigenous Entrepreneurial Models: A Systemic Review of Indigenous Entrepreneurship Literature
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Francesca Croce
Journal of Management and Organization, vol. 23, no. 6, Special Issue: Perspectives on Indigenous Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Enterprise, 2017, p. 886–906
Description
Review of 25 peer-reviewed and academic articles which looked at cultural, social and organizational variables and were published between January 1, 1995 and December 31, 2016 found that models fell into the three categories: urban, remote and rural. Discusses the results for each.
The Contribution of Broadband to the Economic Development of First Nations in Canada
Alternate Title
CSLS Research Report ; 2013-04
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Centre for the Study of Living Standards
CSLS Research Report
Description
Econometric analysis did not find a statistically significant impact of broadband availability on employment growth and average earnings growth in the study sample of 241 First Nations reserves.
Contributions of Culture and Language in Aboriginal Head Start in Urban and Northern Communities to Children’s Health Outcomes: A Review of Theory and Research
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Jessica Ball
Ken Moselle
Description
Uses social determinants of health model to identify immediate and long term benefits.
Summarizes method and key findings from the report Healthy Aboriginal Child Development and Health Promotion/Chronic Disease Prevention: Prospects for Integration and Inter sectoral Coordination.
Cost of the Revised Northern Food Basket in 2015-2016
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Nutrition North Canada (NNC)
Description
Measures cost of a nutritious diet for a family of four for one week using standard food items. Used by Nutrition North Canada to determine subsidies. Prices from March 2011 to March 2016.
Cost of the Revised Northern Food Basket in 2016-2017
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Nutrition North Canada (NNC)
Description
Measures cost of a nutritious diet for a family of four for one week using standard food items. Used by Nutrition North Canada to determine subsidies. Table has been modified to show only the comparison with the base year, March 2011, and the yearly differences from March 2016 and March 2017.
The Costs of Local Food Procurement in Two Northern Indigenous Communities in Canada
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Shinjini Pal
François Haman
Michael A. Robidoux
Food and Foodways, vol. 21, no. 2, 2013, pp. 132-152
Description
Looked at costs associated with obtaining nutritionally beneficial country food in order assess its viability as a alternative to expensive purchased foods. Found that while it required significant energy and time, it was economically comparable. Worked with the five Shibogama First Nations.
Critical Choices: Rural Women, Violence and Homelessness
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Molly Wickham
Description
Study examined factors which influence decisions to leave or stay in communities and assessed the availability of appropriate services. Focus is on Aboriginal women living in Northern British Columbia.
Decentralized Nursing Education in Northern Norway: Towards a Sustainable Recruitment and Retention Model in Rural
Arctic Healthcare Services
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Bente Norbye
Mari Wolff Skaalvik
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 72, 2013, p. article no. 22793
Description
The evaluation revealed that the program is successful in the areas of recruitment and retention.
Delivering More Equitable Primary Health Care in Northern Canada
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
T. Jue Young
Susan Chatwood
CMAJ, vol. 189, no. 45, November 13, 2017, pp. e1377-e1378
Description
Discusses health care disparities in remote communities and argues that a more comprehensive concept of primary care is needed to deal with social determinants of health.
Dementia Care Knowledge Sharing within a First Nations Community
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Dorothy Forbes
Catherine Blake
Emily Thiessen
Sara Finkelstein
Debra G. Morgan ... [et al.]
Canadian Journal on Aging , vol. 32, no. 4, 2013, pp. 360-374
Description
Looks at the developing of a Sharing Dementia Care Knowledge model to discuss Indigenous dementia care decisions and knowledge sharing.
Dene Hunting Organization in Fort Good Hope, Northwest Territories: “Ways We Help Each Other and Share What We Can”
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Roger McMillan
Brenda Parlee
Arctic, vol. 66, no. 4, December 2013, pp. 435-447
Description
Looks at how meat distribution patterns such "demand sharing" and harvester "giving", vary with respect to game acquired during a community hunt, as opposed to a household-organized hunt.
A Descriptive Quantitative Study of 7- and 8-Year-Old Children's Outdoor Recreation, Cold Exposure and Symptoms in Winter in Northern Finland
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Hanna Rasi
Heli Kuivila
Tarja Pölkki
Risto Bloigu
Hannu Rintamäki ... [et a.]
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 76, 2017, p. article no. 1298883
Description
Describes recreation, cold exposure and symptoms.
Designing a Model of Culturally Responsive Mathematics Education: Place, Relationships and Storywork
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Cynthia Nicol
Jo-ann Archibald
Jeff Baker
Mathematics Education Research Journal, vol. 25, 2013, pp. 73-89
Description
Using interviews and surveys with teachers and students to discuss the implementation of a culturally responsive education model for Math classes in Saskatchewan schools.
Designing Medical Internships to Improve Recruitment and Retention of Doctors in Rural Areas
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Margrete Gaski
Birgit Abelsen
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 76, 2017, p. article no. 1314415
Description
Looks at an early sign-up arrangement for internships in the Finnmark County in Norway.
Dietary Intake of Vitamin D in a Northern Canadian Dené First Nation Community
Alternate Title
Proceedings of the 15th International Congress on Circumpolar Health
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Joyce Slater
Linda Larcombe
Chris Green Caroline Slivinski
Matthew Singer
Lizette Denechezhe
Chris Whaley
Peter Nickerson
Pamela Orr
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 72, Supplement 1, 2013, p. article no. 20723
Description
Findings showed that vitamin D intake was low with fluid milk and fish providing the majority of the consumption. Policies need to be developed to address this food insecurity.
Digital Divides in Canada's Northern Communities: Supports and Barriers to Digital Adoption
Theses
Author/Creator
Trish Fontaine
Description
Communications and Technology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Alberta, 2017.
Digital Technology Adoption in Resilient Remote First Nations
Alternate Title
From Black Horses to White Steeds: Building Community Resilience
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Brian Beaton
Franz Seibel
Lyle Thomas
Description
Includes information from 2014 online community questionnaire about digital technology use and local social enterprise, as well two case studies: a Keewaytinook Okimakanak project to support social enterprises and entrepreneurs, and a presentation by an entrepreneur in one of the Keewaytinook Okimakanak First Nations.
Paper from From Black Horses to White Steeds: Building Community Resilience edited by Laurie Brinklow and Ryan Gibson.
Discovering Unique Tobacco Use Patterns Among Alaska Native People
Alternate Title
Proceedings of the 15th International Congress on Circumpolar Health
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Julia A. Dilley
Erin Peterson
Vanessa Y. Hiratsuka
Kristen Rohde
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 72, Supplement 1, 2013, p. article no. 21208
Description
Study findings revealed that tobacco use was higher than the overall population with usage highest in remote communities.
Dispossessed: The Eviction of Inuit from Hebron, Labrador
E-Books
Author/Creator
Carol Brice-Bennett
Disseminating Research in Rural Yup'ik Communities: Challenges and Ethical Considerations in Moving From Discovery to Intervention Development
Alternate Title
Proceedings of the 15th International Congress on Circumpolar Health
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Inna Rivkin
Joseph Trimble
Ellen D.S. Lopez
Samuel Johnson
Eliza Orr
James Allen
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 72, Supplement 1, 2013, p. article no. 20958
Description
Study aimed to improve cultural sensitivity in order to decrease the psychological stress resulting from rapid changes in culture and lifestyle patterns.
Distance Education for Tobacco Reduction with Inuit Frontline Health Workers
Alternate Title
Proceedings of the 15th International Congress on Circumpolar Health
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Rob Collins
Merryl Hammond
Catherine L. Carry
Dianne Kinnon
Joan Killulark
Janet Nevala
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 72, Supplement 1, 2013, p. article no. 21078
Description
Considering technological and distance challenges, education was considered worthwhile with a ninety percent completion rate.
(Draft) Resource Revenue Regimes Around the Circumpolar North: A Gap Analysis
Alternate Title
ReSDA Gap Analysis Report ; no.4
Resources and Sustainable Development n the Arctic (ReSDA) Gap Analysis Report ; no.4
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Lee Huskey
Chris Southcott
Description
Looks at the intuitive belief that resource development results in wealth and well-being for region when in fact it often leads to a decrease and other problems (resource curse).
Draw, Draw, Draw and Keep on Drawing
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Dianne Meili
Windspeaker, vol. 30, no. 11, February 2013, p. 22
Description
Looks at Inuit artist, Kenojuak Ashevak, whose artwork was featured on Canada's 1970 six cent stamp.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.30.
Dynamics of the Digital Divide
Alternate Title
CAEPR Working Paper ; no. 120/2017
E-Books
Author/Creator
P. Radoll
B. Hunter
CAEPR Working Paper
Dynamiques culturelles et représentations sociales du chien dans la communauté inuit de Kuujjuaq (Nunavik)
Alternate Title
Cultural Dynamics and Social Representations of Dogs in the Inuit Community of Kuujjuaq (Nunavik)
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Patricia Brunet
Francis Lévesque
Études Inuit Studies, vol. 41, no. 1-2, Bestiaire inuit = Inuit Bestiary, 2017, pp. 265-283
Description
Presents the findings of research conducted in September of 2016 on the changing place of dogs in Kuujjaq, a community where Inuit and non-Inuit live together. Researchers found “that dogs in the community occupy a position that oscillates between appreciation and repulsion—a position shaped by cultural and community contexts.”
Text in French.
Early Initiation to Cigarettes, Alcohol and Drugs Among Innu Preadolescents of Quebec
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Julie-Christine Cotton
Myriam Laventure
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 33, no. 1, 2013, pp. 1-15
Description
Studied the onset age and rate of consumption of drugs, alcohol and tobacco and showed that over 70% used at least one substance by age 12.
The Economy of the North 2015
Alternate Title
Statistical Analyses (Statistics Norway) ; 151
E-Books
Author/Creator
Gérard Duhaime
Andrée Caron
Sébastien Lévesque
André Lemelin
Ilmo Mäenpää
Olga Nigai ... [et al.]
Employment and Literacy Issues of Canada's Aboriginal Population: National Skills Upgrade 2014
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Rongo H. Wetere
Description
Looks at a cost-effective program to overcome challenges of literacy and improve economic, social and cultural wellbeing.
Engaging Remote Marginalized Communities Using Appropriate Online Research Methods
Alternate Title
The Sage Handbook of Online Research Methods
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Brian Beaton
David Perley
Chris George
Susan O’Donnell
Description
Discusses using participatory action research (PAR) methodology, developing culturally appropriate research, communication and data protocols, and working with intermediary organizations to help build relationships. Concludes with a list of best practices.
Chapter from The Sage Handbook of Online Research Methods, 2nd edition, edited by Nigel G. Fielding, Raymond M. Lee, and Grant Blank.
Engaging with Indigenous Australia: Exploring the Conditions for Effective Relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities
Alternate Title
Issues Paper (Closing the Gap Clearinghouse) ; no. 5
E-Books
Author/Creator
Janet Hunt
Enhancing Equity for Aboriginal Peoples: Adult Basic Education On-Reserve
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Vivian Hajnal
Michelle Prytula
Michael Cottrell
Practice and Theory in Systems of Education, vol. 8, no. 2, 2013, pp. 113-120
Description
Analysis of a four year project to provide on-reserve Adult Basic Education (ABE) to Indigenous communities to fulfill the their needs for achieving academic equality.
An Environmental Scan of Emergency Response Systems and Services in Remote First Nations Communities in Northern Ontario
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
E. J. Mew
S. D. Ritchie
D. VanderBurgh
J. L. Beardy
Gordon M. Fortune ... [et al.]
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 76, 2017, p. article no. 1320208
Description
Studies remote Nishnawbe Aski Nation communities and lack of response capacity and services to meet their needs.
The EU, the Arctic and Arctic Indigenous Peoples: A Proposal
Theses
Author/Creator
Federica Scarpa
Description
Polar Law Thesis (M.LL.)--University of Akureyri, 2013
Evaluation of Hip Hop Workshops in Arctic Bay, Pond Inlet and Leadership Youth Hip Hop Summit in Pangnirtung, Nunavut
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Tanya Forneris
Description
Report shows the youth and community members perceived the Hip Hop Projects very positively and that these projects provide important opportunities for youth in Nunavut.
Evaluation of the Aboriginal Head Start in Urban and Northern Communities Program 2011-2012 to 2015-2016
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Office of Audit and Evaluation Health Canada and Public Health Agency of Canada
Description
Describes and analyzes program which was developed to deliver holistic programs to Indigenous children aged 0 to 6. Presents findings and recommendations.
Exploration and Mining Guide for Aboriginal Communities
E-Books
Author/Creator
[Natural Resources Canada]
Exploring Strategies For Fostering Optimal Sexual Health With Aboriginal Girls Living in Rural Canadian Communities: Perspectives From a Rapid Evidence Assessment
Theses
Author/Creator
Catherine E. Birtwistle
Description
Nursing Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of British Columbia, 2013.
Exploring the Relocation Experiences of Female Indigenous Youth in Foster Care through Storywork
Theses
Author/Creator
Cheryl Inkster
Description
Counselling Psychology Thesis (M.A.)--Simon Fraser University, 2017.
Exploring the Transitions Associated With Aging in Two Northern First Nations Communities
Theses
Author/Creator
Mélanie St-Jean
Description
Human Kinetics Thesis (M.A.)--University of Ottawa, 2013.
Fifth Anniversary of the National Apology to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People: Report on the 2013 Micro-Grant Funding Round
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Healing Foundation
Description
Comments on the 132 events held to commemorate and celebrate the anniversary of the National Apology.
Food and Water Security Issues in Russia I: Food Security in the General Population of the Russian Arctic, Siberia and the Far East, 2000-2011
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Alexey A. Dudarev
Pavel R. Alloyarov
Valery S. Chupakhin
Eugenia V. Dushkina
Yuliya N. Sladkova
Vitaliy
M. Dorofeyev
Tatijana
A. Kolesnikova
Kirill B. Fridman
Lena Maria Nilsson
Birgitta Evengard
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 72, 2013, p. article no. 21848
Description
Report stresses the priority in improving the supply, accessibility, and contaminant removal within food supplies.
Food (In)security and Food Sovereignty in the North
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Philip Loring
Northern Public Affairs, vol. 5, no. 1, Food (In)security in Northern Canada, April 2017, pp. 56-59
Description
Researchers look at food security in the North since the turn of the 21st century and identify four areas of focus.
Food (In)Security: Food Policy and Vulnerability in Kugaaruk, Nunavut
Theses
Author/Creator
Merissa Daborn
Description
Native Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Alberta, 2017.
Food, Knowledge and How We Have Thrived on the Margins: EALLU
Alternate Title
Indigenous Youth, Arctic Change & Food Culture
International Centre for Reindeer Husbandry (ICR) Report ; 2017:1
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Eilene Adams
Roksana Avevkhay
Burmaa Batkhishih
Khoschimeg Bayandalai
Olesya Bolotaeva ... [et al.]
Description
"This book provides a snapshot of both the rich, diverse and living culinary traditions as well as introduction to the food systems of Arctic Indigenous Peoples."
Food Politics: Finding a Place for Country Food in Canada's Northern Food Policy
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Eleanor Stephenson
George Wenzel
Northern Public Affairs, vol. 5, no. 1, Food (In)security in Northern Canada, April 2017, pp. 49-51
Description
Comments on the Government of Canada's review of the Nutrition North Canada program.
[Food Price Survey Report August 2013 (3 Tables)]
Alternate Title
Pilot Nunavut Food Price Survey [Territory Only] April 2013
Pilot Nunavut Food Price Survey: Comparable to Canada April 2013
Pilot Nunavut Food Price Survey: Sample Food Basket April 2013
Data » Tables
Author/Creator
Nunavut Bureau of Statistics
Description
Used basket comprised of 34 items. Statistical table.
Sources: Pilot Nunavut Food Survey and Statistics Canada CANSIM (Canadian Socio-economic Information Management System) table #326-0012.
Food Security and Mining in Nunatsiavut
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Suzanne Mills
Johanna Tuglavina
Deborah Simmons
Russell Claus
Northern Public Affairs, vol. 5, no. 1, Food (In)security in Northern Canada, April 2017, pp. 39-41
Description
Comments on Statistics Canada data reporting 42% of adult Inuit in Nunatsiavut had experienced food insecurity in the previous 12 months.