Looks at the food-related risk factors for cardiovascular disease, cancer, and diabetes. Also assesses how industry, governments, and consumers, are managing dietary risks, and proposes actions that could lead to improvements.
Canadian Journal of Environmental Education, vol. 17, [Indigenizing and Decolonizing Environmental Education], 2012, pp. 80-96
Description
Assessment of Bridging the Gap program in terms of the criteria outlined in the Ininiwi-Kiskānītamowin model for implementing science programs in Indigenous contexts.
Environment, Development and Sustainability, vol. 12, no. 2, April 2010, pp. 233-244
Description
Looks at Aboriginal participation in mine development and how more inclusive social and environmental development models can support a more equitable and sustainable development. Uses the Galore Creek Project as a case study.
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Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 24, no. 3, Fall, 2012, pp. 53-70
Description
Looks at a prolific author who used his wilderness experience to write about the Native American experience in the United States.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 53.
Discussion of colonial and post-colonial theory and the relationship to the design of a pavilion.
Architectural History Paper--(McGill University?), 2010.
Internal Medicine Journal, vol. 42, no. 2, February 2012, pp. 184-191
Description
Results from search of peer-reviewed journal papers suggest five themes: concerns about toxicity of treatment; disconnect with physician; fears about absence from home during treatment; different beliefs about causes of the disease; and failure to address holistic health.
Environmental Impact Assessment Review, vol. 31, no. 4, July 2010, pp. 445-450
Description
Examines the reasons why Indigenous community engagement is important due to climate change and discusses barriers to western-based health impact assessment and Indigenous traditional knowledge integration.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 36, no. 4, 2012, pp. 169-172
Description
Book review of: Indigenous Peoples and Collaborative Stewardship of Nature by Anne Ross, Kathleen Pickering Sherman, Jeffrey G. Snodgrass, Henry D. Delcore and Richard Sherman.
Review located by scrolling to page 169.
Journal of Enterprising Communities, vol. 6, no. 3, Special Issue: Indigenous Communities, the Bioeconomy and Natural Resource Development, 2012, pp. 213-229
Description
Study of use of biological and cultural resources by the Gitga'at First Nation regarding the development of a locally run eco-cultural tourism business.
Global Environmental Politics, vol. 10, no. 4, November 2010, pp. 12-35
Description
Looks at the environmental justice struggles of Indigenous peoples and their demands for equity, recognition, participation, and other capabilities, looking at all of these in terms of a concern for the basic functioning of nature, culture, and communities.
Journal of Sustainable Tourism, vol. 18, no. 1, January 2010, pp. 43-60
Description
Examines the evolution of the relationship between tourism and Indigenous peoples; and discusses the proposed six-stage model and sustainability implications of the model.
Issues Paper (Center for the Study of the Public Domain)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Jane Anderson
Description
Introductory discussion of the issue, politics and definitional problems, and who is involved, followed by examples of use and misuse of knowledge and cultural expressions, the potential problems and benefits of current proposals, and future directions.
Paper presented at the Under Western Skies Conference on "Indigenous Ways of Knowing" and the environmental challenges facing western Canada including global warming, endangered species and the tar sands.
Combatting Violence Against Indigenous Women and Girls ; Theme 2: Contextualizing Violence
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Andrea Carmen
Viola Waghiyi
Description
Comments on the devastating health impacts chemicals have on Indigenous Peoples, particularly women and children. Paper was submitted to the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues Expert Group Meeting "Combatting Violence Against Indigenous Women and Girls", January 18-20, 2012.
Looks at female leadership in a community which has undergone tremendous change due to the proximity of the oil sands.
Accompanied by video directed by Catherine Martin. (Duration: 28:52).
Ecosystems, Society, and Health: Pathways through Diversity, Convergence, and Integration
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Cheryl Bartlett
Murdena Marshall
Albert Marshall
Marilyn Iwama
Description
Pre-publication version of chapter to be published in Convergence, and Integration edited by Lars K. Hallstrom, Nicholas P. Guehlstorf and Margot W. Parkes.
Looks at the efforts to bridge scientific knowledges from Indigenous and western worldviews for the purposes of science education, science research, science applications, and science outreach for youth and the community.
Journal of the Canadian Association for Curriculum Studies, vol. 10, no. 1, 2012, pp. [77]-114
Description
Focus group consisting of members from Blackfoot community including students, faculty and teachers discuss what is needed for Aboriginal success in post-secondary education with a specific focus on science.