Arctic, vol. 65, no. 4, December 2012, pp. 466-475
Description
Discuses results of qualitative interviews with key policy-makers, non-governmental organizations, and consulting firms about existing challenges and opportunities in developing alternate sources of energy.
Study consisted of literature review, 33 responses to online survey, site visits, and five semi-structured interviews. Includes recommendations to stakeholders.
Survey asked indeterminate, term and casual employees with at least six months of continuous service to rate 55 statements. Twenty-one were benchmark questions common to federal, provincial and territorial government public service Engagement Surveys across Canada. Total of 1,692 respondents participated.
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 71, 2012, p. article no. 18497
Description
A comparative analysis on research pertinent to the health needs of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal children and youth. Concludes that research does not reflect current profiles and fails to address unique health needs.
Substance Abuse: Research and Treatment, vol. 6, 2012, pp. 23-31
Description
Looks at the need for more empirical data regarding prescription drug misuse and addiction within Indigenous communities in order to create policies to address those issues.
Études Inuit Studies, vol. 36, no. 2, Le Tourisme dans lArtique / Tourism in the Arctic, 2012, pp. 35-58
Description
Researchers interviewed residents about the effects of tourism generated by the community's proximity to the Torngat Mountains National Park of Canada.
Reports statistics on prevalence of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, frequency of lung cancer, health services received, and all-cause mortality.
Sources: Métis Nation of Ontario Citizenship Registry, Ontario Health Insurance Plan, Discharge Abstract Database, National Ambulatory Care Reporting System, and Ontario Cancer Registry.
Drug and Alcohol Review, vol. 31, no. 1, January 2012, pp. 56-63
Description
Study indicated there is a scope for community pharmacists to undertake screening and brief intervention for risky drinking and that customers find this to be acceptable.
CultureWork, vol. 6, no. 1, September 2001, p. [?]
Description
Study consisted of literature review, survey of art galleries and interviews with practicing artists. Found that issues with accessibility to markets involved differences in culture, categorization of works as "traditional" or "contemporary", and expectations based on identity.
Environmental Health Insights, vol. 11, 2017, p. article no. 1178630217690
Description
Study involved 579 participants from eight communities responding to four health-related questions: individual health concerns about drinking tap water; household concerns about drinking tap water; reported impact on physical health; and reported impact on mental health.