Inuit

Change on Arctic Horizon

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Diane Paquette
Anglican Journal, vol. 124, no. 8, October 1998, p. 14
Description
Description the Diocese of the Arctic and possible implications relating to the creation of Nunavut.
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Characteristics and Prevalence of the Metabolic Syndrome Among Three Ethnic Groups in Canada

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
J. Liu
A. J. G. Hanley
T. K. Young
S. B. Harris
B. Zinman
International Journal of Obesity, vol. 30, 2006, pp. 669-676
Description
Study compared results gathered by testing Oji-Cree from northern Ontario and Manitoba, the Inuit from the Keewatin region of the Northwest Territories and non-Aboriginal people from Manitoba
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Characteristics of Rocks, Their Uses and Local Landforms: A Two-Way Science Learning Unit for Qikiqtani Elementary Students

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
University of Manitoba Centre for Research, Youth, Science Teaching and Learning
Description

Topics explored include characteristics of rocks found in Nunavut, how these characteristics determine their uses, how they are classified, what they show about local geological history, and how they are changed by natural processes. 

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Charles Gimpel: Early Promotion of Inuit Art in Europe

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Judy Hall
Inuit Art Quarterly, vol. 24, no. 1, Spring, 2009, pp. 34-41
Description
Chronicles the gallery owner's involvement in exhibiting, acquiring and selling works between 1953 and 1972. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to p. 34.
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Child

Images » Photographs
Author/Creator
Institute for Northern Studies
Description
"R.G. Williamson's adopted son." Rankin Inlet, N.W.T. [NU].
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Child and Youth Mental Health and Wellness: Intervention, Research, and Community Advocacy in Nunavut: Perspectives of Foster Families Working with the Nunavut Foster Care System

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Teri Lindsay
Gwen K. Healey
Description
Based on interviews with 17 foster parents and 15 frontline workers and managers in the system, and a literature review. Purpose of study was to identify strengths, gaps, and trends, examine practice patterns, and identify needs of both parents and workers.
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Child and Youth Mental Health and Wellness: Intervention, Research and Community Advocacy Project in Nunavut: Exploring the Perspectives of Frontline Mental Health Workers in Nunavut

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Teri Lindsay
Description
Based on 10 telephone interviews with government and non-government frontline workers and literature review. Identifies challenges (communication within division or department, role clarity, confidentiality, support for "non-acute" children, need for support and relief, and lack of continuity) and best practices (early intervention, holistic service, interagency information sharing, empowerment and skill-development for patients and families, culturally safe practice, professional development, and clinical supervision).
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China & the Arctic Council

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Tony Penikett
Northern Public Affairs, vol. 2, no. 2, Literacy & Democracy, December 2013, pp. 77-[78]
Description
Discusses China's observer status and their refusal to express support for the rights of the Arctic’s Indigenous peoples.
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Christmas at Crystal III, 1944

Articles » General
Author/Creator
James Poole
Inuktitut, no. 89, 2001, pp. 46-[?]
Description
Portion of a monthly report sent by the U.S. Army Air Force detachment describing the events surrounding a flu epidemic.
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[Christopher Morris]

Alternate Title
Hinterviews, no. 4, 2009-10
Media » Sound Recordings
Author/Creator
Peter Hinton
Christopher Morris
Description
Writer/director of the play Night discusses his work. Duration: 28:55.
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Chronic Bronchitis in Aboriginal People: Prevalence and Associated Factors

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
S. Konrad
A. Hossain
A. Senthilselvan
J. A. Dosman
P. Pahwa
Chronic Diseases and Injuries in Canada, vol. 33, no. 4, September 2013, pp. 218-225
Description
Study shows 15% of Aboriginal people have a respiratory disease compared to 10% of non-aboriginal people in Canada and comments on preventable risk factors.
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Chronic Disease and Chronic Disease Risk Factors Among First Nations, Inuit and Métis Populations of Northern Canada

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
S. G. Bruce
N. D. Riediger
L. M. Lix
Chronic Diseases and Injuries in Canada, vol. 34, no. 4, November 2014, pp. 210-217
Description
Study concludes that continued risk factor surveillance will be necessary due to the heterogeneous health status of Aboriginal populations in Canada's north.
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Circumpolar Inuit Health Systems

Alternate Title
Proceedings of the 15th International Congress on Circumpolar Health
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Leanna Ellsworth
Annmaree O'Keeffe
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 72, supplement 1, 2013, p. article no. 21402
Description
Study comparing health systems in four countries concluded that none are adequately addressing Inuit health needs.
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Climate Change and Food Security in Regional Inuit Centers

Alternate Title
ArcticNet Annual Research Compendium (2013-2014)
Climate Change and Food Security in Regional Inuit Centres
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
James Ford
Elaine Power
Christopher Furgal
Susan Chatwood
William Gough
Description
Overview of project aimed at Identifying and characterizing the vulnerability and resilience of food systems. Phase two looked at policy linkages and attempted to identify opportunities and priorities for adaptation intervention in high risk populations.
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Climate Change Influences on Environment as a Determinant of Indigenous Health: Relationships to Place, Sea, Ice, and Health in an Inuit Community

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Agata Durkalec
Chris Furgal
Mark W. Skinner
Tom Sheldon
Social Science and Medicine, vol. 136-137, July 2015, pp. 17-26
Description
Study suggests that while use of sea ice can result in physical injury, there are also benefits related to mental/emotional, spiritual, social and cultural health which need to be considered when discussing the impact of changing environmental conditions.
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Climate Change: It's Up to the Youth

Articles » General
Author/Creator
David Joanasie
Rosa Harris-Adler
Emanuel Lowi
Inuktitut, no. 99, Winter, 2006, p. 5
Description
Discusses the International Youth Summit held prior to the United Nations Conference on Climate Change.
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Closing the Gaps in Aboriginal Health

Articles » General
Author/Creator
[Strategic Policy
Planning and Analysis Directorate
First Nations and Inuit Health Branch]
Health Canada
Health Policy Research Bulletin, no. 5, March 2003, pp. 1-41
Description
Broad overview of the status of Aboriginal health in Canada.
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Co-op Healthy Foods Corner and Meal Packages: A Partnership Among Community Members, a Grocery Store, and Community Radio in Pangnirtung, Nunavut

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Cassandra Racicot-Matta
Markus Wilcke
Oleepika Nashalik
Grace Egeland
International Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 9, no. 2, Inuit Health and Well-Being, 2012, pp. 76-79
Description
Looks at a successful program that provided frozen uncooked nutritional country foods packaged to feed two to four people at a price point lower than commercially prepared frozen dinners. NOTE: Also published as Journal of Aboriginal Health, Summer, 2015.
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Cold Acclimatization in Eskimo

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
G. Malcolm Brown
Arctic, vol. 7, no. 3 & 4, 1954, pp. 343-353
Description
Presents studies on Indigenous Canadians of the Eastern Arctic to find out how much exposure is required to achieve acclimation.
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Cold Comfort: A Warm Narrative

Book Reviews
Author/Creator
John Holman
Inuktitut, no. 89, 2001, pp. 58-60
Description
Book review of: Cold Comfort: My Love Affair With the Arctic by Graham W. Rowley.
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Collaborating toward Improving Food Security in Nunavut

Alternate Title
Proceedings of the 15th International Congress on Circumpolar Health
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jennifer Wakegijig
Geraldine Osborne Sara Statham
Michelle Doucette Issaluk
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 72, Supplement 1, 2013, p. article no. 21201
Description
Describes the efforts to increase political interest in and public engagement regarding the issue of food insecurity.
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A Collection Without Parallel Sees the Light of Day

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Dorothy Speak
Inuit Art Quarterly, vol. 4, no. 4, Fall, 1989, pp. 4-8
Description
Discusses the collection of the Canadian Museum of Civilization and its new exhibition space for Inuit Art. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll down to appropriate page.
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Collector's Choice: Michael Massie and Billy Gauthier

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Chris Bredt
Jamie Cameron
Inuit Art Quarterly, vol. 28, no. 1, Spring, 2015, pp. 18-19
Description
Comments on two of the collector's sculptures and their friendship with the artists. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 18.
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Collector's Choice: Samonie Toonoo

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Ed Pien
Inuit Art Quarterly, vol. 27, no. 4, Winter, 2014, pp. 20-21
Description
Comments on a compelling and thought-provoking carving entitled The Suicide. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 20.
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Comments on Kenojuak's Career and the Future of Inuit Art

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Patricia Feheley
Kenojuak Ashevak
Jimmy Manning
Matrybelle Mitchell
Leslie Boyd Ryan ... [et al.]
Inuit Art Quarterly, vol. 23, no. 2, Summer, 2008, pp. 13-16
Description
Transcript of conversation which took place on the occasion of the artist receiving the Governor General's Award for Visual and Media Arts. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p. 13.
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