Inuit

Common Genomic Variation in LMNA Modulates Indexes of Obesity in Inuit

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Robert A. Hegele
Murray W. Huff
T. Kue Young
Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, vol. 86, no. 6, June 2001, pp. 2747-2751
Description
Demonstrates genetic variations similar to that of the Oji-Cree may be important in determining obesity-related traits.
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Common Variants APOC3, APOA5, APOE and PON1 are Associated with Variation in Plasma Lipoprotein Traits in Greenlanders

Alternate Title
Genetic Determinants of Lipoproteins in Greenlanders
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Piya Lahiry
Matthew R. Ban
Rebecca L Poliex
Ross D. Feldman
Cynthia G. Sawyez
et al.
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 66, no. 5, December 2007, pp. 390-400
Description
Looks at associations between genomic variants and fasting plasma lipoprotein concentrations.
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Community-based Learning Opportunities for Aboriginals Winner, 2004: Connecting Women in Need with ICT Skills

Alternate Title
Case Study (Conference Board of Canada) ; December 2004
[Conference Board of Canada Publication ; 693-04]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Alison Campbell]
Description
Overview of iSisters Technology Mentoring, a program that helps Inuit women obtain technology training to address literacy, basic skills upgrading, and find jobs.
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Community Based Physiotherapy Services in the Kivalliq Region of Nunavut, Canada

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
M. Achtemichuk
B. McKenzie
M. Fricke
J. Cooper
A. Macaulay
A. Durcan
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 63, Supplement 2, 2004, pp. 98-100
Description
Findings revealed that the access to physiotherapy treatment has improved since the arrival of the medical rehabilitation program.
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A Community Development Approach to Mental Health Services

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Andrea Kamin
Romeo Beatch
Northern Review, no. 7, Rural and Northern Social Work, Summer, 1991, pp. 92-111
Description
Looks at providing social services to people living in remote Arctic communities of the Northwest Territories.
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Community Statistics Nunavut 2016

Alternate Title
Technical Report (Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, Department of Health, Government of Nunavut
Description
Variables included in report are population, health and vital statistics, income, family structure, education, housing and criminal justice.
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[Community Tables: Education, 2011 NHS (2 tables)]

Alternate Title
Population 25 to 64 Years by Highest Certificate, Diploma or Degree, for Nunavut, Regions and Communities, 2011 National Household Survey
Proportion of the Population 25 to 64 Years by Highest Certificate, Diploma or Degree, for Nunavut, Regions and Communities, 2011 National Household Survey
Data » Tables
Author/Creator
Nunavut Bureau of Statistics
Description
Statistics. Includes definitions on third tab. Source: 2011 National Household Survey.
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Community Voices: Perspectives on Renewable Energy in Nunavut

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Nicole C. McDonald
Joshua M. Pearce
Arctic, vol. 66, no. 1, March 2013, pp. 94-104
Description
Survey sample of thirty individuals included both Inuit and non-Inuit residents of Iqaluit, Rankin Inlet, and Resolute Bay. Although participants expressed concerns about protection of environment and wildlife, effects of technology, and lack of government initiatives, they generally supported wind and solar power, but opposed hydropower.
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Community Well-Being Index Map

Web Sites » Governmental
Author/Creator
Indigenous Services Canada
Description
Index is used to assess socio-economic well-being and is made up of four components: education, labour force activity, income, and housing. Map displays 2016 data on First Nations, Inuit and non-Indigenous communities which can be found be searching or clicking on a marker.
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[Comparative Chukotko-Kamchatkan Dictionary]

Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Steven A. Jacobson
Études Inuit Studies, vol. 29, no. 1-2, Préserver la langue et les savoirs / Preserving Language and Knowledge, 2005, pp. 356-360
Description
Book review of: Comparative Chukotko-Kamchatkan Dictionary by Michael Forescue.
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A Comparison of Eskimo and Palaeolithic Art

Alternate Title
A Comparison of Eskimo and Palaeolithic Art. [Part I]
A Comparison of Eskimo and Paleolithic Art
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Frederica de Laguna
American Journal of Archaeology, vol. 36, no. 4, October-December 1932, pp. 477-511
Description
Examines whether Inuit are the direct cultural and ancestal links to early inhabitants of Upper Paleolithic Europe and attempts to draw conclusions through comparison of art. This is Part I of a 2-part article, see also A Comparison of Eskimo and Palaeolithic Art. Part II. Non-Representative Art
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A Comparison of Eskimo and Palaeolithic Art. Part II. Non-Representative Art

Alternate Title
A Comparison of Eskimo and Paleolithic Art. Part II. Non-Representative Art
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Frederica de Laguna
American Journal of Archaeology, vol. 37, no. 1, January-March 1933, pp. 77-107
Description
Examines whether the Inuit may be direct cultural and blood descendants of Upper Palaeolithic European humans through a comparison of art.
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A Compendium of Aboriginal Healing Foundation Research

E-Books
Author/Creator
The Aboriginal Healing Foundation
Description
Abstracts of works in the Research Series. Aboriginal Sexual Offending in Canada by John H. Hylton. Mental Health Profiles for a Sample of British Columbia's Aboriginal Survivors of the Canadian Residential School System by Raymond R. Corrado, Irwin M.
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Compendium of Research Undertaken in Nunavut 2002

Alternate Title
Nunavut Research Compendium, 2002
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Nunavut Research Institute
Description
Lists title, location of research, principal investigator, etc. for over ninety projects. Divided by topic area: health related, physical science, social science and traditional knowledge
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Compendium of Research Undertaken in Nunavut 2003

Alternate Title
Nunavut Research Compendium, 2003
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Nunavut Research Institute
Description
Lists title, location of research, principal investigator, etc. for over ninety projects. Divided by topic area: health related, physical science, social science and traditional knowledge.
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Compendium of Research Undertaken in Nunavut 2005

Alternate Title
Nunavut Research Compendium 2005
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Nunavut Research Institute
Description
Lists title, location of research, principal researcher, etc. for over ninety projects. Divided by topic area: social sciences, traditional knowledge, medical and health, and physical and natural sciences.
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Completed Suicides among the Inuit of Northern Quebec, 1982–1996: A Case–Control Study

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Lucy J. Boothroyd
Laurence J. Kirmayer
Sheila Spreng
Michael Malus
Stephen Hodgins
CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal, vol. 165, no. 6, September 18, 2001, pp. 749-755
Description
Study conducted to describe characteristics of those who had died, identify antecedents and correlates and determine if those at high risk could be identified by nonspecialist health care professionals.
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Conceptualizing and Contextualizing Food Insecurity Among Greenlandic Children

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Birgit Niclasen
Michal Molcho
Steven Arnfjord
Christina Schnohr
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 72, 2013, p. article no. 19928
Description
Report concluded that food insecurity is linked to the Westernization of diet and to traditional diet sources becoming contaminated. More research is recommended.
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Considering Perspectives and Supporting Opinions: Balancing Competing Needs in Canada [Unit 1]

Alternate Title
Expeditionary Learning
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
UnboundEd
Description

Uses the book The Inuit Thought of It: Amazing Arctic Innovations, by Alootook Ipellie with David MacDonald as a starting point to teach about how the Inuit have used the natural resources available to meet the needs of their communities. For use with students in Grade 5.

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Contemporary Artist: Toonoo Sharky

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Jessica Tomic-Bagshaw
Inuit Art Quarterly, vol. 16, no. 3, Fall, 2001, pp. 4-6
Description
Profiles a carver from Cape Dorset who began carving at the age of 10. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 4.
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Contemporary Inuit Arts in Canada

Alternate Title
Arts & Culture in Canada Fact Sheet
Documents & Presentations
Description
Includes overview of history, artists, organizations, funding, government agencies, and links to addition resources.
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Contemporary Inuit Drawings

Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Lydia T. Black
Arctic, vol. 41, no. 4, December 1988, pp. 325-327
Description
Book review of: Contemporary Inuit Drawings by Marion E. Jackson and Judith M. Nasby.
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