Food

Forms part of Bulletin of the American Museum of Natural History, v.17 (p.381-498).

Looked at two different strategies: one provided immediate response to need for food; the other targeted improving social cohesion and ability to manage nutrition.

Nursing Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Arizona, 2001.

Examines history of reindeer husbandry and present conditions in post Soviet Russia. To access this article, scroll down to page 60.

Consists of an interview with George First Rider where he discusses the importance of elk.

Consists of an interview with George First Rider discussing the role of the buffalo and other animals in Blood Indian ceremonialism.

Book review of: Singing the Coast by Margaret Somerville and Tony Perkins. Review located by scrolling to page 221.

Looks at Oolichan fishing and the process of rendering the grease from the fish. Duration: 19:59.

Image of a group of Aboriginal persons [skinning an animal or sea animal; summer scene. Buildings in background.

Interdisciplinary Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Northern British Columbia, 2007.

Looks at key determinants of Inuit health disparities and provides solutions to address those disparities.

Profiles three independent cases that reflect the diversity of social enterprise development.

Uses data from the Aboriginal Children's Survey and the National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth to analyze the role of networks, institutional resources, and diet modification in compensating for parent-reported child hunger.

Study occurred between Sept. 2011 and Dec. 2013 and used biomonitoring data from 208 women in 14 villages; researchers found an inverse relationship between education and Hg levels, but no association between education and PCB concentrations.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--McGill University, 2001.

Brief article offers advice on procuring a healthy lifestyle in rural and urban environments.

Geography Thesis (M.A.)--University of Ottawa, 1988.

Study examined the relationship between patterns of food intake and fattiness of food preparation and occurrence of the two conditions in northwestern Ontario.

Concludes that there is no evidence of altered folate metabolism and it is essential that culturally appropriate public health efforts continue to increase the intake of folic acid to reduce spina bifida.

Looks at the dependence on birds for food and sewing needles.

Provides an exposure scenario that may help improve the risk assessment of tribal communities whom practice a traditional subsistence lifestyle and diet.

Collection of Dr. Peter Purdue, College of Education, University of Saskatchewan. Images include: Coursing an Antelope; (More Bear Stories) Look Before You Leap; Fish and Game Plentiful; and His First Experience of Pemmican. Published in Harper's Weekly, Supplement, July 7, 1877.

Compares the higher carbohydrate and lower protein dietary intake, in 2005, to the historically reported diets in the early 20th Century.

Looks at the paleodiet of the Ontario Iroquois.

New data obtained from bone collagen at six prehistoric sites provides evidence of changes in subsistence patterns such as consumption and importance of maize and animal protein in the diet.

Uses the example of wheat to illustrate the challenges of transporting and adapting European culture to life in the Americas.

Documents the activities of a Netsilik family unit hunting seal on the spring ice floes. Shows techniques of stalking, killing, skinning, butchering and preparing the hide and internal organs for use. Also depicts the division of labour between the men and women. Duration: 24:31.

Documents the activities of a Netsilik family unit hunting seal on the spring ice floes. Shows techniques of stalking, killing, skinning, butchering and preparing the hide and internal organs for use. Also depicts the division of labour between the men and women. Duration: 33:45.

Presents information about the First Nations Environmental Health Innovation Network and discusses issues such as: food security, water quality, indoor air quality, and knowledge transfer and exchange.

Four themes provided framework for analysis and context for findings: preparing for large-scale resource development, increasing community sustainability, strengthening resilience, and understanding environmental change.

Identifies gaps in public health knowledge and emerging priorities needed to improve the health of Inuit people.

Statistical data compares prices for 11 items to Canadian average.

Statistical data compares prices for 11 items to Canadian average.

Data collected in 2016 suggests that food processing activities in these areas are largely primary— they are meant to help with transportation and/or storage and are completed by hand. Poor food storage facilities are shown to discourage any increase in farm production. Authors make recommendations for different food storage methods.

Compares producers in the two districts, identifies challenges faced by them, and discusses methods by which they could organize to increase value addition and improve traditional selling practices.

Discusses shift from traditional to 'store-bought' foods.

Divided into four areas: spirituality/culture, emotional/social, physical/medicine/economical, and mental/political/customs.

Comments on the high rate of food insecurity, almost 20% of children.

Looks at how works by writers such as Jim Northrup, Heid Erdrich, Linda LeGarde Grover, and Gerald Vizenor illustrate the connection between story, culture, and knowledge.

Integrated Studies in Land and Food Systems Thesis (M.Sc.)--The University of British Columbia (Vancouver), 2008.

Discusses the importance of pemmican to the fur trade.

Pamphlet about the Stott site, an important bison kill location for pre-contact Aboriginals located near present-day Brandon, MB.

Historical note:

Presentation by the director of the Natural Resources Secretariat, Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak, which provides research, policy analysis and negotiation support. Duration: 37:42.

Discusses a research project which aimed to determine factors affecting food security of young Aboriginal mothers and offers social policy recommendations, strategies and ideas for research in order to improve their lives.

Health Studies and Gerontology Thesis (M.S.)--University of Waterloo, 2014.

Comments on an indigenous vegetable garden, planted near the First Nations University of Canada in partnership with the Street Culture group, designed to engage youth in an activity that would promote healthy lifestyle choices. Article located by scrolling to page 7.