Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Taslim Alani-Verjee
Peter Braunberger
Tina Bobinski
Christopher Mushquash
Journal of Indigenous Wellbeing - Te Mauri: Pimatisiwin, vol. 2, no. 1, June 2017, pp. 76-96
Description
Interviews with five First Nations Elders to gain a better understanding of health, healthy eating and ideal body image and the relationship to the well-being of youth.
First Nations Families Negotiating Current Economic & Social Transitions
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Kim Dertien
Description
Looks at strategies used by families to handle chronic shortages of shelter, food, and economic income in the Gitxaała Nation.
First Nations Food, Nutrition and Environment Study: Results from the Atlantic Region 2014
Alternate Title
FNFNES Results from the Atlantic Region 2014
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Laurie Chan
Olivier Receveur
Malek Batal
William Batal
Description
Study involves five components: household interviews collecting information on dietary patterns, lifestyle and general health status; environmental concerns and food security; sampling traditional foods for contaminants; sampling water for trace metals; hair sampling for mercury; and surface water sampling for pharmaceuticals
First Nations Public Health: A Framework for Improving the Health of Our People and Our Communities
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Assembly of First Nations
Description
Assessment of current public health programs for First Nations people on and off the reserve and recommendations for future health care initiatives.
First Nations, Salmon Fisheries and the Rising Importance of Conservation: Report to the Pacific Fisheries Resource Conservation Council
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Kerri Garner
Ben Parfitt
[First Nations: The Circle Unbroken]
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
June Beynon
Canadian Journal of Education, vol. 19, no. 2, Culture and Education: Aboriginal Settings, Concerns, and Insights, Spring, 1994, pp. 194-196
Description
Review of: First Nations: The Circle Unbroken by Geraldine Bob, Gary Marcuse, Denna Nyce, Lorna Williams. Four video cassettes plus Teachers' Guide and Implementation Workshop for Teachers: A Guide.
First Nations Use and Culture Baseline Study Report: Great Sand Hills Regional Environmental Study
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Evelyn Peters
Bram Noble
Nancy Karvellas
Karen Thogerson
Kristin Whitehead
Description
A report on current and historic Indigenous land use and interests in the Great Sand Hills region.
First Nations' Wholistic Approach to Indicators
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Assembly of First Nations
Description
"Meeting on Indigenous Peoples and Indicators of Well-Being, 22-23 March 2006, Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, Ottawa".
First Nations Women Advocating Responsibility Mining (FNWARM): Interview with Jacinda Mack, Coordinator
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jacinda Mack
BC Studies, no. 196, Perspectives on the Gold Rush, Winter, 2017/2018, pp. 5-9
Description
Brief discussion of organization's formation and activities.
Fishing, Hunting & Trapping: The Rights and Responsibilities of First Nations People in Manitoba
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Manitoba Conservation
Description
Provides instructions for First Nations and some stipulations for non-First Nations people accompanying First Nation hunters, fishers or trappers.
Floes of Information: Connecting to the World
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Craig Clark
Inuktitut, no. 99, Winter, 2006, pp. 32-38
Description
Diary of an eight day trip to the United Nations World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) in Tunis, Tunisia where the topic of discussion was Bridging the Digital Divide.
Flooding in Kashechewan First Nation: Is it an Environmental Justice Issue?
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Arshi Shaikh
Carol Kauppi
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 37, no. 2, 2017, pp. 105-130
Description
Examines the reoccurring flooding in Kashechewan as a case study; finds that the repeated flooding and the corresponding damage to housing and community resources is a result of colonial practices, disregard for traditional knowledge, and forced relocations of First Nations people to flood zones.
Following the Green Path: Honor the Earth and Presentations of Anishinaabe Indigeneity
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Nicholas G. Cragoe
Wicazo Sa Review, vol. 32, no. 2, Fall, 2017, pp. 46-69
Description
Author examines text and video about the Honor the Earth environmental organization's campaign against Enbridge pipeline projects to understand how the organization represents itself to the public, and how it’s represented by other media outlets. Finds a cultural and a procedural narrative are both present in the discourse.
Food and Authority in the English Atlantic World, 1570-1640
Theses
Author/Creator
Michael A. LaCombe
Description
History Thesis (Ph.D.)--New York University, 2006.
Food, Control, and Resistance: Rations and Indigenous Peoples in the American Great Plains and South Australia
Theses
Author/Creator
Tamara J. Levi
Description
History Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Nebraska, 2006.
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 Insecurity among Inuit Living in Inuit Nunangat
Alternate Title
Aboriginal Peoples Survey, 2012
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Paula Arriagada
Insights on Canadian Society, February 1, 2017, pp. 1-12
Description
Statistics for adults aged 25 and over from the 2012 Aboriginal Peoples Survey.
Food Insecurity and Food Consumption by Season in Households with Children in an Arctic City: A Cross-sectional study
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Catherine Huet
James D. Ford
Victoria L. Edge
Jamal Shirley
Nia King ... [et al.]
BMC Public Health, vol. 17, 2017, p. article no. 578
Description
Study conducted in Iqaluit, Nunavut concluded that food insecurity is a critical issue, with one-third of households with children experiencing food insecurity.
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 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.
Food Security in Nunavut, Canada: Barriers and Recommendations
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Hing Man Chan
Karen Fediuk
Sue Hamilton
Laura Rostas
Amy Caughey
et al.
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 65, no. 5, 2006, pp. 416-431
Description
Looks at an assessment about the availability and accessibility of traditional and market foods in Nunavut.
Food Security of Canadian Arctic Indigenous Women
Theses
Author/Creator
Allison Jill Lambden
Description
Dietetics and Human Nutrition Thesis (M.Sc.)--McGill University, 2006.
Forensic Palynology in Canada: An Overview with Emphasis on Archaeology and Anthropology
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Rolf W. Mathewes
Forensic Science International , vol. 163, no. 3, November 2006, pp. 198-203
Description
Presents palynological (pollen analysis) data that was presented at the Delgamuukw vs. the Queen trial regarding Aboriginal title in British Columbia.
Forest Management Based on Local Values: An Example of Forest Co-management in British Columbia
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Gail Fondahl
Beverly Leon
Sue Grainger
Indigenous Affairs, no. 4, Logging and Indigenous People, 2006, p. [?]
Description
Looks at the collaboration between the University of Northern British Columbia and the Tl'azt'en Nation regarding the John Prince Research Forest on traditional lands.
Fracking, First Nations and Water: Respecting Indigenous Rights and Better Protecting Our Shared Resources
E-Books
Author/Creator
Ben Parfitt
From Health Worker to Health Worker...Across Australia: Aboriginal Studies and Environmental Health
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Emma Collins
Mark Warcon
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 18, no. 1, January/February 1994, pp. 7-8
Description
Loss of the traditional nomatic lifestyle has created environmental health problems in communities and town camps. Suggests health workers and Aboriginal educators should be employed to help communities develop and manage their own health strategies.
From Health Worker to Health Worker....Across Australia: Atitjere Dog Project
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Riley Williams
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 18, no. 2, March/April 1994, p. 7
Description
Address the problem of sick dogs making people sick by improving the health of the dogs.
The Frontier Army and the Destruction of the Buffalo: 1865-1883
Articles » General
Author/Creator
David D. Smits
Western Historical Quarterly, vol. 25, no. 3, Autumn, 1994, pp. 312-338
Description
Examines whether there was a direct link between army policy and extermination of the buffalo through a study of "official military reports, personal letters, the reminiscences of retired army officers and ex-buffalo hunters, the observations of Indian Bureau personnel and Indians themselves, along with other eye-witness accounts".
A Functional Tyr1306Cys Variant in LARG Is Associated With Increased Insulin Action in Vivo
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Peter Kovacs
Michael Stumvoll
Clifton Bogardus
Robert L. Hanson
Leslie J. Baier
Diabetes, vol. 55, no. 5, May 2006, pp. 1497-1503
Description
Concludes that a Tyr1306Cys substitution in the LARG gene increases insulin sensitivity in nondiabetic Pima Indians.
[The Future of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Broadcasting: Conversation and Convergence Series: Halifax Gathering, May 18th, 2017]
Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Francella Fiallos
Maureen Googoo
Aggie Baby
Annie Claire
Morris Prokop
Brian Beaton … [et al.]
Description
Includes links to documents, audio recordings of sessions, and programming.
Pt. 1:
Indigenous Voices? Challenges in Community Radio featuring Francella Fiallos, Maureen Googoo, Aggie Baby.
Review of gatherings in Manitoba, Nunavut, Alberta, and British Columbia.
Pt. 2:
Decolonization? Hand the Media Back! A View from Pjilasi Mi'kma'ki featuring Annie Claire.
Pt. 3:
Preserving Indigenous Language: Challenges and Solutions featuring Morris Prokop.
e-Centres: Community-Based Production/Broadcast Facilities featuring Brian Beaton.
Pt.
Gáan: Berries
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Jordan Lachler
Cherilyn Holter
Linda Schrack
Julie Folta
Description
Primary science unit also teaches associated words and phrases in Haida. Suitable for Grades K-1.
Ganawenimaa nimamainan aki = Respect Our Mother Earth: A Kid's Environmental Activity Booklet
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission]
Description
General environmental education resource with some references to the Lake Superior watershed.
The Gender of the Bear
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Christopher G. Trott
Études/Inuit/Studies, vol. 30, no. 1, Gender Issues, 2006, pp. 89-109
Description
Discusses the relationship between the symbolism associated with the polar bear and the boundaries of gender among the Inuit.
Gendered Dimensions of Environmental Health, Contaminants and Global Change in Nunavik, Canada
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Joanna Kafarowski
Études/Inuit/Studies, vol. 30, no. 1, Gender Issues, 2006, pp. 31-49
Description
Investigates the different roles and perspectives Inuit women and men have regarding hunting participation and lead contamination.
Genetic Susceptibility to Tuberculosis
Theses
Author/Creator
Lucy J. Boothroyd
Description
Epidemiology & Biostatistics Thesis (M.Sc.)--McGill University, 1994.
Geology of National Parks, 3D and Photographic Tours: American Indians of the Southwest, 1871-1875
Web Sites » Governmental
Author/Creator
U.S. Department of the Interior
Description
Websites includes photographs of American Indians posing in Aboriginal dress or activities during the U.S. Geological and Geographical Surveys West of the 100th Meridian and the Powell Survey of the Colorado River Canyons.
Geomorphic Evolution of a Floodplain Point Bar on the Lower Thames River, Southern Ontario: Channel Stability and Archaeological Implications
Theses
Author/Creator
Andrew McLean Stewart
Description
Geography Thesis (M.A.)--University of Toronto, 2006.
Getting Connected: Improving Online Distance Education for Rural and Remote First Nations
Theses
Author/Creator
Milan Aleksandar Pavlica
Description
Public Policy Project (MPP)--Simon Fraser University, 2017.
Gin Xilaa: Plants
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Jordan Lachler
Cherilyn Holter
Linda Schrack
Julie Folta
Description
Ethnobotany lesson plan also teaches associated Haida words and phrases. Suitable for Grades K-2.
Accompanying Material: Teacher Resources.
GIS: A Useful Tool for First Nations Housing Management, Planning, Maintenance and Safety
Alternate Title
GIS for First Nations Housing and Public Safety
Research Report (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation)
Research Report. External Research Program
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Jeff Sutton
Research Report (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation)
Description
Case study of the Cree Nation of Mistissini's use of a Geographic Information System.
Give Thanks For Bountiful Gifts of the Americas
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
StarPhoenix, October 6, 2006, p. A11
Description
Discusses a variety of plants, both fruit and vegetable, grown in the early Americas: for example corn, beans, squash, potatoes, and cassava.
The Government of Canada and Lutsel K'e Dene First Nation Take Steps to Create a New National Park on East Arm of Great Slave Lake
Articles » General
Canadian Corporate News, October 13, 2006
Description
Minister of the Environment and Parks Canada, Rona Ambrose, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Chief Adeline Jonasson to advance work on an area of interest totalling 33,525 sq. km.. See article # 74.
Green Lake Trail, 1994
Images » Photographs
Description
Image showing old cart ruts on the old trail running northwest from Prince Albert. The ruts run left to right, with trees in background. On back of photograph: "Ron Brown on the east of Briarlea Cairn."
Green Lake Trail, 1994
Images » Photographs
Description
Image showing old cart ruts on the old trail running northwest from Prince Albert. The ruts are at centre, with trees in background; summer scene.
Green Lake Trail, 1994
Images » Photographs
Description
Image showing old cart ruts on the old trail running northwest from Prince Albert. The ruts run from foreground to background at centre, with trees and a white car parked in background; summer scene. A man [Ron Brown] walks away from camera.
Growing a Garden in Kakisa
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Melaine Simba
Andrew Spring
Northern Public Affairs, vol. 5, no. 1, Food (In)security in Northern Canada, April 2017, pp. 24-26
Description
Looks at two successful seasons of growing food and possible expansion of the garden.
A Guide to STS Problem Solving and Informed Social Action in Indigenous Communities
Alternate Title
A Guide to Problem Solving and Informed Social Action in Indigenous Communities
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Ken Bryson
Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 28, no. 1, Summer, 2017, p. [?]
Description
Guide developed using The Science, Technology and Society (STS) Panels to provide awareness and solve community issues where the three meet.