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Author/Creator
United Nations Office of the Special Adviser on Gender Issues and Advancement of Woman
Secretariat of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Ingenious Issues
Description
Briefing notes present key issues/challenges and implications of a gender perspective.
Gender in Research on Northern Resource Development (Draft)
Alternate Title
ReSDA Gap Analysis Report ; no.14
Resources and Sustainable Development in the Arctic (ReSDA) Gap Analysis Report ; no.14
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Suzanne Mills
Martha Dowsley
Emilie Cameron
Description
Looks at the role of women in resource development and community governance from an economic, socio-cultural and political point of view.
Genetic Polymorphisms in CYP1A1, CYP1B1 and COMT genes in Greenlandic Inuit and Europeans
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Mandana Ghisari
Manhai Long
Eva C. Bonefeld-Jørgensen
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 72, 2013, p. article no. 21113
Description
Study findings supplied new gene data that may point to the need to study further vulnerability to environmental contaminants.
A Genome-Wide Association Study For Age-Related Hearing Impairment In the Saami
Alternate Title
A Genome-Wide Association Study For Age-Related Hearing Impairment In the Sami
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Lut Van Laer
Jeroen R. Huyghe
Sauli Hannula
Els Van Eyken
Dietrich A. Stephan ... [et al.]
Dietrick A. Stephan et al
Dietrick A. Stephan et al
European Journal of Human Genetics, vol. 18, no. 6, June 2010, pp. 685-693
Description
Article investigation provides evidence of role of GRM7 in age-related hearing loss.
Genome-Wide SNP Analysis Reveals No Gain In Power For Association Studies Of Common Variants In The Finnish Saami
Alternate Title
Genome-Wide SNP Analysis Reveals No Gain In Power For Association Studies Of Common Variants In The Finnish Sami
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jeroen R. Huyghe
Erik Fransen
Samuli Hannula
Lut Van Laer
Els Van Eyken ... [et al.]
European Journal of Human Genetics, vol. 18, no. 5, May 2010, pp. 569-574
Description
Study results indicate that the Sami would benefit from the HapMap of the human genome to describe the common patterns of the human genetic variation.
Geographies of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples in a Contemporary Grade-Nine Applied-Level Ontario Geography Textbook
Theses
Author/Creator
Kelly Brand
Description
Education Thesis (M.A.)--University of Ottawa, 2010.
Geopiracy: The Case Against Geoengineering
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
ETC Group [Action Group on Erosion
Technology and Concentration]
Description
Discusses the ramifications of attempting, through the use of technology, to repair damage to the earth's systems already caused by technology.
Geoweb: Indigenous Mapping of Intergenerational Knowledge
Theses
Author/Creator
Gwilym Lucas Eades
Description
Geography Thesis (Ph.D.)--McGill University, 2010.
Getting to 'Yes': Aboriginal Canadians and the Next Wave of Nation-Building in Canada
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Jim Prentice
Description
Address given at the 34th Annual Assembly of First Nations, Whitehorse, Yukon, Tuesday July 16, 2013.
Giving Voice to Food Insecurity in a Remote Indigenous Community in Subarctic Ontario, Canada: Traditional Ways, Ways to Cope, Ways Forward
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Kelly Skinner
Rhona M. Hanning
Ellen Desjardins
Leonard J. S. Tsuji
BMC Public Health, vol. 13, 2013, p. article no. 427
Description
Looks at ways that Aboriginal people are coping with food insecurity and notes that public health policies to improve food security are urgently needed.
A Glimmer of Hope: A Review of Recent Works on the Relations between Indigenous Peoples and Settler Society
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Keith Smith
Journal of Canadian Studies, vol. 44, no. 2, Spring, 2010, pp. 219-229
Description
Book reviews of: Compact, Contract, Covenant: Aboriginal Treaty-Making in Canada by J.R. Miller.
Home is the Hunter: The James Bay Cree and Their Land by Hans M.
Global Indigeneities Views From Near and Far
Alternate Title
Global Encounters Initiative
Itineraries of Exchange: Cultural Contact in a Global Frame
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Linc Kesler
Larry Grant
Coll Thrush
Neil Safier
Shaunee Casavant
Nika Collison
Tirso Gonzaez
Sheryl Lightfoot
Description
Webcast of Global Encounters Initiative Symposium called Itineraries of Exchange: Cultural Contact in a Global Frame held at the University of British Columbia, March 4-6, 2010. Panel discussion begins at 36:41.
Duration: 2:24:18.
The Global Indigenous Peoples' Dialogue With the FCPF: A Summary
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Mara Stankovich
Tebtebba, vol. 14, 2013, pp. 17-21
Description
Comments on meetings held to address Indigenous concerns about the Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) and global initiatives for the reduction of emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD).
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 17.
Global Transitions: Implications for a Regional Social Work Agenda
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Mason Durie
Journal of Indigenous Voices in Social Work, vol. 1, no. 2, December 2010, pp. 1-9
Description
Discusses the challenges facing the social work profession.
Good Practices Guide: Success in Building and Keeping an Aboriginal Mapping Program
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources (CIER)
Description
Profiles various mapping practices that lead to success when implementing geomatics programs in Canada.
A Green Economy for the Red Man
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Dustin Twin
Windspeaker, vol. 27, no. 11, February 2010, pp. 12-13
Description
Discusses how green economic development can preserve cultural and traditional values of First Nations people.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.12.
Guardian of the Earth: A Portrait of the Environmentalist as a Young Man
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Erin McArdle
Cultural Survival Quarterly, vol. 37, no. 2, The Seventh Generation: Spotlight on Indigenous Youth, June 2013, p. [?]
Description
Discusses Earth Guardians, the organization devoted to youth environmental activism, and their current work advocating for a statewide ban on fracking in Colorado. Highlights activist, Xiuihtezcatl Martinez.
A Guide for Integrating Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit into Decision-making for Marine Shipping Development in Nunavut, Canada
Theses
Author/Creator
Andrea Flynn
Description
Marine Management Thesis (M.M.M.)--Dalhousie University, 2013.
A Guide to Involving Aboriginal Peoples in Contaminated Sites Management
E-Books
Author/Creator
Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources
Guyana's REDD+ Model and Amerindian Rights
Theses
Author/Creator
Nkasi Adams
Description
Law Thesis (LLM)--University of Saskatchewan, 2013.
Haida Marine Planning: First Nations as a Partner in Marine Conservation
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Russ Jones
Catherine Rigg
Lynn Lee
Ecology and Society, vol. 15, no. 1, Privilege to Fish, 2010, p. [?]
Description
Looks at the Pacific North Coast Integrated Management Area (PNCIMA) initiative which may result in improved protection of Haida Gwaii (Queen Charlotte Islands) waters for future generations, greater Haida participation in management decisions, and increasing emphasis on sustainability of both local fisheries and communities.
Haisla Nuuyum: Cultural Conservation and Regulation Methods Within Traditional Fishing and Hunting
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jacquie Green
Ray Green
Mary Green
Decolonization, vol. 2, no. 2, 2013, pp. 57-82
Description
Discusses the cultural practices and regulation laws that are contributing to the conservation of fisheries and wildlife resources.
Hammond Reef Gold Project: Aboriginal Interests Technical Support Document: Version 2
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Alexandra Drapack
Cathryn Moffett
Description
Overview of project, environmental study and Aboriginal treaty rights, and concerns voiced by the communities of Lac Des Mille Lacs, Lac La Croix, Seine River, Wabigoon and Nigigoosiminikaaning.
Hand-in-Hand: Report on Aboriginal Traditional Medicine
E-Books
Author/Creator
Francesca Panzironi
Harvesters Push the Boundaries of Provincial Law
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Shari Narine
Windspeaker, vol. 28, no. 6, September 2010, p. 9
Description
Looks at a court case dealing with the rights of Métis to hunt and harvest across provincial borders.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.9.
Healing of the Canoe Curriculum Training Manual
Alternate Title
HOC Curriculum Training Manual
Healing of the Canoe: A Life Skills Curriculum Training for Native Youth
Culturally Grounded Life Skills for Youth Curriculum
Three-site Healing of the Canoe Survey Results, 2018-2019
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Suquamish Tribe
Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Institute, University of Washington
Description
Developed to address problems of youth suicide and substance abuse through a sense of cultural belonging and revitalization.
The Health and Well-being of American Indian and Alaska Native Children: Parental Report From the National Survey of Children's Health, 2007
Alternate Title
The National Survey of Children's Health 2007: American Indians/Alaska Natives
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Health Resources and Services Administration Maternal and Child Health Bureau
Description
Looks at data for parental perceptions of health from unique communities and environments in seven states and presents indicators in the family environment that may support or threaten families and children.
Health Centre Challenges in an eHealth Context: Report on Health Directors / Senior Health Leads Feedback
Alternate Title
Health Centre Challenges in an eHealth Context: Feedback Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
BC First Nations Health Directors Association
First Nations Health Council
Description
Based on information gathered from 58 respondents, the majority of whom were Health Directors. Six challenges were presented: accountability-reporting; access to services; fragmented health records; service referrals; connectivity and Infrastructure; and interoperability.
Health Hardware Design: A Design Research Journey Towards a Healthier Australian Indigenous Living Environment
E-Books
Author/Creator
Christian Tietz
Healthy Foods for Navajo Schools: Discoveries From the First Year of a Navajo Farm to School Program
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Shawn Newell
Description
Discusses program linking a farm with a Navajo community-based charter elementary school and looks at general issues which should be considered when forming such a partnership.
"The Heartbeat of Our People": How Blueback Sockeye Salmon Influences Tribal Well-Being
Theses
Author/Creator
Sophia Amberson
Description
Marine and Environmental Affairs Thesis (M.M.A.)--University of Washington, 2013.
Hidden in Plain Sight: Contributions of Aboriginal Peoples to Canadian Identity and Culture
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Tracie Scott
British Journal of Canadian Studies, vol. 26, no. 1, 2013, p. 154
Description
Book review of: Hidden in Plain Sight: Contributions of Aboriginal Peoples to Canadian Identity and Culture edited by Cora J. Voyageur, David R. Newhouse and Dan Beavon.
Highlights of Tebtebba's Major Activities: July to December 2012 Report
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Raymond de Chavez
Grace Balawag
Len Regpala
Jo Ann Guillao
Ellen Dictaa-Bang-oa
Tebtebba, vol. 14, 2013, pp. 25-38
Description
Reports that due to effective implementation of projects and high visibility in key global processes, the organization was able to increase funding support from donors.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 25.
History of an Under-Ice Subsistence Fishery For Arctic Cisco and Least Cisco in the Colville River, Alaska
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Lawrence L. Moulton
Brent Seavey
Jerry Pausanna
Arctic, vol. 63, no. 4, December 2010, pp. 381-390
Description
Study reports the increased trend of subsistence fishing of anadromous fish during the 20 year period monitored.
Home is the Hunter: The James Bay Cree and Their Land
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
John Sandlos
Northern Review, no. 32, Spring, 2010, pp. 201-203
Description
Book review of, Home is the Hunter: The James Bay Cree and Their Land by Hans M. Carlson.
Homogeneity in Mitochondrial DNA Control Region Sequences in Swedish Subpopulations
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Andreas O. Tillmar
Michael D. Coble
Thomas Wallerstőm
Gunilla Holmlund
International Journal of Legal Medicine, vol. 124, no. 2, March 2010, pp. 91-98
Description
Genetic testing revealed that the Swedish Sami population is unique compared to the other Swedish subpopulations.
Honoring Louis (Lou) L. Weller
Alternate Title
Indigenous Architecture Lecture Series
Media » Film and Video
Description
Geraldine Forbes Isais, Dean of the School of Architecture and Planning, speaks about Lou Weller's life as an architect and supporter of the school.
Duration: 59:28.
Honouring Tradition: Reframing Native Art
Alternate Title
21st Century Learning – Links to Our Collection
Twenty-First Century Learning - Links to Our Collection
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Glenbow Museum
Description
Presents digitized images and lesson plans to enhance teaching and learning about First Nations art.
Housing as a Determinant of Health in the Sayisi Dene First Nation, Tadoule Lake, Manitoba
Theses
Author/Creator
David Boutilier
Description
Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Manitoba, 2013.
Housing Conditions on a First Nations Community
Theses
Author/Creator
Timothy S. Reeve
Description
Civil Engineering Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Manitoba, 2013.
Housing Issues in Nuuk (Greenland) and How To Get Students Involved
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jane Buus Sørensen
Ulla Willumsen
Études Inuit Studies, vol. 37, no. 1, Reconstructions du passé inuit / Reconstructions of the Inuit Past, 2013, pp. 175-193
Description
Describes attempts to increase student engagement through the technology of a GIS program.
How Well is Co-management Working?: Perspectives, Partnerships and Power Sharing Along the Way to an Indigenous Protected Area on Girringun Country
Theses
Author/Creator
Melanie Zurba
Description
Natural Resource Management Thesis (M.N.R.M.)--Natural Resources Institute, University of Manitoba, 2010.
How Women in Remote and Rural First Nation Communities Are Using Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Penny Carpenter
Kerri Gibson
Crystal Kakekaspan
Susan O'Donnell
Journal of Rural and Community Development, vol. 8, no. 2, 2013, pp. 79-97
Description
Reports results of an online survey conducted with 231 women in Northern Ontario. Respondents were asked about technology use for health and wellness and cultural preservation, and what support would be helpful for effective use of ICT. Concludes with a case study of the women in Slate Falls.
HPV Genotypes Detected in Cervical Cancers from Alaska Women, 1980-2007
Alternate Title
Proceedings of the 15th International Congress on Circumpolar Health
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Janet J. Kelly
Elizabeth R. Unger
Eileen F. Dunne
Neil Murphy
James Tiesinga
Kathy R. Koller Amy Swango-Wilson
Dina Philemonof
Xay Lounmala
Lauri E. Markowitz
Martin Steinau
Thomas Hennessy
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 72, Supplement 1, 2013, p. article no. 21115
Description
Results found almost two-thirds of the cervical cancers had detectable HPV (human papillomavirus) types 16 or 18.
Human Impacts on Amazonia: The Role of Traditional Ecological Knowledge in Conservation and Development
E-Books
Author/Creator
Darrell Addison Posey
Michael J. Balick
John Hemming
Nancy Leys Stepan
Charles R. Clement ... [et al.]
Hunter-Gatherer Storage, Settlement, and the Opportunity Costs of Women's Foraging
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Carley S. Whelan
Adrian R. Whitaker
Jeffrey S. Rosenthal
Eric Wohlgemuth
American Antiquity, vol. 78, no. 4, October 2013, pp. 662-678
Description
Looks at food storage behaviours in Sierra Nevada and gender-specific trade-offs for storage.
Hunters at the Margin: Native People and Wildlife Conservation in the Northwest Territories
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Dorothee Schreiber
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 34, no. 3, Summer, 2010, pp. 402-404
Description
Book review of: Hunters at the Margin: Native People and Wildlife Conservation in the Northwest Territories by John Sandlos.
"I Choose Life": Contemporary Medical and Religious Practices in the Navajo World by Maureen Trundelle Schwarz
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Fritz Detwiler
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 25, no. 1, Spring, 2013, pp. 98-101
Description
Book review of I Choose Life by Maureen Trundelle Schwarz.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access review, scroll to page 98.
"I'm the Son of the Oliero"
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jaroslaw Derlicki
AlterNative, vol. 6, no. 3, 2010, pp. 272-282
Description
Examines how the traditional activities of the Yukaghirs are determined by the landscape they inhabit and how their identity has managed to survive because of these traditional activities.
Identifying Stone Tool Cut Marks and the Pre-Clovis Occupation of the Paisley Caves
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Bryan Hockett
Dennis L. Jenkins
American Antiquity, vol. 78, no. 4, October 2013, pp. 762-778
Description
Discusses the cut-marked bones at Paisley Caves.