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Abraham Anghik Ruben

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Darlene Coward Wight
Inuit Art Quarterly, vol. 16, no. 4, Winter, 2001, pp. 52-56
Curatorial notes for an exhibition of the same name mounted in the Winnipeg Art Gallery, Winnipeg, Manitoba, September 16, 2001 to March 3, 2002. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 52.
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An Act to amend the Indian Act. [Assented to 19th July, 1924.]

Alternate Title
14-15 George V. Chap. 47, An Act to Amend the Indian Act. Assented to 19th July, 1924
National Aboriginal Document Database
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Government of Canada
Discusses changes to the Indian Act, such as authority over "Eskimo Affairs", dying intestate (without having made a will), and deals regarding leases.
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Actinic Prurigo: Clinical Features and HLA Associations in a Canadian Inuit Population

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Marni C. Wiseman
Pamela H. Orr
Sharon M. Macdonald
Marlis L. Schroeder
John W. P. Toole
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, vol. 44, no. 6, June 2001, pp. 952-956
Conclusions indicated that AP in the Inuit is a seasonal photodermatitis which often commences in adulthood and worsens over time. Study found a novel HLA association.
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Acylation Stimulating Protein is Higher in Inuit From Nunavik Compared to a Southern Quebec Population

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jessica D. Smith
Katherine Cianflone
Eric Dewailly
Marie-Ludivine Château-Degat
Marie-Claude Vohl
Pierre Julien
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 68, no. 5, 2009, pp. 421-432
Studies whether Acylation Stimulating Protein (ASP) plays a role in the lower risk of ischemic heart disease in the Inuit of Nunavik in northern Quebec compared to a southern Quebec Caucasian population.
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Adam Tanuyak

Articles » General
Author/Creator
William Belsey
Inuktitut, no. 84, 1999, pp. 9-11
Biography of a 12 year old student who excels in the area of Information Technology.
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Adaptation of Inuit Children to a Low-Calcium Diet

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Elizabeth A.C. Sellers
Atul Sharma
Celia Rodd
CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal, vol. 168, no. 9, April 29, 2003, pp. 1141-1143
Discusses the fact that a traditional diet is 20 mg per day well below the national standard but dietary calcium absorption was more efficient.
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Adapting to the Effects of Climate Change on Inuit Health

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
James D. Ford
Ashlee Cunsolo Willox
Susan Chatwood
Christopher Furgal
Sherilee Harper ... [et al.]
American Journal of Public Health, vol. 104, no. S3, Supplement 3, June 2014, pp. e9-e17
Looks at Inuit style adaptation decision making as pro-active management of climate-related health risks.
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Addressing Inuit Women’s Economic Security and Prosperity in the Resource Extraction Industry

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada

Reports results of literature search and qualitative and quantitative survey data from 29 women living in Arviat, Salluit, Inuvik, and Baker Lake. Study's focus was sexual violence and harassment in the workplace, and identifying gaps, opportunities and recommendations to ensure women's safety and economic security.

Related material: Literature Review.

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Addressing Racism in the Healthcare System: A Policy Position and Discussion Paper

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada
Makes six recommendations: improve and expand healthcare delivery in Inuit Nunangat, increase numbers of Inuit healthcare providers, support traditional midwifery approaches, foster wrap-around care services for specialized care, ensure cultural competency training, and preserve traditional language rights.
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Adequate Nutrient Intakes Are Associated With Traditional Food Consumption in Nunavut Inuit Children Aged 3-5 Years

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Louise Johnson-Down
Grace M. Egeland
The Journal of Nutrition, vol. 140, no. 7, July 2010, pp. 1311-1316
Based on survey data gathered from 388 children living in 16 communities. Concludes risks factors are weight, obesity, and tooth decay and recommends emphasis on traditional diet and quality food.
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Adult Inuk guide. - Portrait.

Images » Photographs
Author/Creator
Hans Dommasch
Guide wearing fur trimmed parka. Description by Dommasch: "Arctic Circle #1 Wager Bay; July 1990. Native guide-Inuit and his daughter". In [Nunavut].
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Adult Inuk guide. - Portrait.

Images » Photographs
Author/Creator
Hans Dommasch
Portrait of adult male Inuk guide wearing red ski jacket. Description by Dommasch: "Arctic Circle #1 Wager Bay; July 1990. Native guide-Inuit and his daughter". In [Nunavut].
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Adult Inuk Male Skinning Seal.

Images » Photographs
Author/Creator
Hans Dommasch
Description by Dommasch: "Arctic Circle #1 Wager Bay; July 1990. A seal caught in a fishing net is skinned". In [Nunavut].
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Adult Inuk Male Skinning Seal.

Images » Photographs
Author/Creator
Hans Dommasch
Description by Dommasch: "Arctic Circle #1 Wager Bay; July 1990. A seal caught in a fishing net is skinned". In [Nunavut].
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Advice To the Next Generation

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Jose A. Kusugak
Inuktitut, no. 91, 2002, pp. 2-11
Excerpts from a speech given by John Kusugak at the February 2002 NIYC Summit (National Inuit Youth Council)
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After the Art Boom, What?: Yupik and Inuit Art: A Resurgence

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Jan Ingram
Inuit Art Quarterly, vol. 7, no. 1, Winter, 1992, pp. 7-13
Comments on the oil boom being a major factor for the success of the arts in the mid-1970s through the mid-1980s. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 7.
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Age Differences in Vitamin A Intake Among Canadian Inuit

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
G. M. Egeland
P. Berti
R. Soueida
L. T. Arbour
O. Receveur
H. V. Kuhnlein
Canadian Journal of Public Health, vol. 95, no. 6, November-December 2004, pp. 465-469
Findings showed the transition away from traditional foods rich in Vitamin A was responsible for a majority of subjects having a Vitamin A intake below the estimated average requirement.
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Age-Related Macular Degeneration Among the Inuit in Greenland

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Nis Andersen
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 63, Supplement 2, 2004, pp. 320-324
Study results point to the need for further research to identify the factors responsible for the development of AMD.
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Aki'name (On the Wall)

Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
David Miller
Impression from two Inuit stonecarvers, Kumukluk Saggiak and Elijah Pudlat, as they carved and decorated a mural in the Canadian pavilion at Expo 67. Duration 22.23.
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Alaska's Digital Archives

Web Sites » Organizations
Website has links to thousands of primary resources materials including digital photographs, albums, oral histories, maps, documents and timeline.
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Alaskan Claim

Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Terry Fenge
Alternatives Journal, vol. 29, no. 1, Winter, 2003, pp. 58-61
Book review of: Take My Land, Take My Life: The Story of Congress's Historic Settlement of the Alaska Native Land Claims, 1960-1971 by Donald Craig Mitchell.
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Alaskan Eskimo Dance in Cultural Context

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Thomas F. Johnston
Dance Research Journal, vol. 7, no. 2, Spring-Summer, 1975, pp. 1-11
Results of a three year survey of Alaskan Eskimo and Indian musical systems concerning dance elements, symbolism, functions and accoutrements.
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Alaskan Eskimo Music is Revitalized

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Thomas F. Johnston
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 17, no. 3, May 1978, pp. [1-7]
The significance of incorporating Native Alaskan music, dance and culture into the school system .
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