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Markoosie's "Harpoon of the Hunter": A Story of Cultural Survival

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Seth Bovey
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 15, no. 2, 1991, pp. 217-223
Description
Literary Criticism article in which the author considers different aspects of the novel Harpoon of the Hunter and attempts to classify the text using contemporary Western literary labels. Argues that the novel focuses on community well-being over individuality.
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Mary Simon & the Hon. Paul Quassa

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Mary Simon
Paul Quassa
Northern Public Affairs, vol. 2, Special Issue 2014: Revitalizing Education in Inuit Nunangat, 2014, pp. 23-29
Description
Edited transcript of conversation between Mary Simon, Chair of the National Community on Inuit Education and Paul Quassa, Minister of Education for the Government of Nunavut.
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Media Panel - Derek Mazur, Ron Harpelle, Kelly Saxberg

Alternate Title
ReSDA (Resources and Sustainable Development in the Arctic) Annual Conference ; 3rd, 2013
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Derek Mazur
Ron Harpelle
Kelly Saxberg
Description
Discussion about knowledge mobilization, projects for ReSDA and collaboration between film makers and academics. Duration: 28:33.
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Membership and Public Relations: An Examination of Arctic Co-operatives Limited

E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Chris McCarville
Description
Looks at co-ops in the Canadian north to better serve their communities and provide a means of development for Indigenous populations. Chapter from Co-operative Membership and Globalization: New Directions in Research and Practice edited by Brett Fairbarn and Nora Russell. Entire ebook on one PDF. To access chapter, scroll down to page 74.
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Mental Health, Substance Use and Suicidal Behaviour Among Young Indigenous People in the Arctic: A Systematic Review

Alternate Title
Mental Health, Substance Use and Suicidal Behavior Among Young Indigenous People in the Arctic: A Systematic Review
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Venla Lehti
Solja Niemelä
Christina Hoven
Donald Mandell
et al.
Social Science & Medicine, vol. 69, no. 8, October 2009, pp. 1194-1203
Description
Looks at the possibility of regional and ethnic differences in mental health and the link between substance use, suicide rate and mental health of youth in the Arctic.
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A Middle Dorset Dwelling in Trinity Bay, Newfoundland

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Sylvie LeBlanc
Études Inuit Studies, vol. 27, no. 1-2, Architecture Paléoesquimaude / Palaeoeskimo Architecture, 2003, pp. 493-513
Description
Looks at a dwelling that suggests long term occupation and at least five uses.
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Milestones

Articles » General
Inuktitut, no. 98, Fall, 2005, pp. 32-33
Description
Poster commemorates the four Inuit Agreements that ended the 30-year process to settle comprehensive land claims.
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Minding Our Words: Instrumental Reason, Communicative Action and Inuit Voice in a Northern Forum Dealing With Climate Change and Healthy Communities

Alternate Title
INALCO 2009, Proceedings of the 15th Inuit Studies Conference, Orality (Paris, 2006)
Orality in the 21st Century: Inuit Discourse and Practices. Proceedings of the 15th Inuit Studies Conference
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Frank James Tester
Description
Examines theories behind a framework developed about climate change and the response from Inuit to it. Paper from Orality in the 21st Century: Inuit Discourse and Practices. Proceedings of the 15th Inuit Studies Conference edited by B. Collingnon and M. Therrien.
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Mining Economies: Inuit Business Development and Employment in the Eastern Subarctic

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Anteneh Belayneh
Thierry Rodon
Stephan Schott
Northern Review, no. 47, Dealing with Resource Development in Canada's North, August 03, 2018, pp. 59-78
Description
Article analyzes the impacts of the Raglan and Voisey’s Bay mines on business and employment rates in Nunavik and Nunatsiavut. Authors present the design, methodology, and results of a three-year study; examine trends, policy insights and possibilities for future research.
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Mining, Harvesting and Decision Making in Nunavut: A Case Study of Uranium Mining in Baker Lake

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Warren Bernauer
Journal of Aboriginal Economic Development, vol. 7, no. 1, Fall, 2010, pp. 11-18
Description
Case study based on 25 interviews revealed social, economic and political factors effecting Inuit perspective of uranium mining, problems with consultation meetings, and some recommendations for improving Inuit participation in discussions.
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Mission Building

Images » Photographs
Author/Creator
Department of Physics fonds
University of Saskatchewan
Description
Images include groups standing outside the building: locals and mission staff.
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Mission Building

Images » Photographs
Author/Creator
Department of Physics fonds
University of Saskatchewan
Description
Image includes group standing outside the building: locals and mission staff.
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Mission Building

Images » Photographs
Author/Creator
Department of Physics fonds
University of Saskatchewan
Description
Image depicts group standing outside the building; locals and mission staff.
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Module 5: Contemporary Economic Activity

Alternate Title
BCS 100: Introduction to the Circumpolar North
Module Five: Contemporary Economic Activity
[Bachelor of Circumpolar Studies (BCS) 100]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
John Newark
Description
Looks at renewable and non-renewable resources and how climate change is affecting economic activity in the North. Developed for class delivered by the University of the Arctic.
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Mrs. Donahue and Mrs. Buske

Images » Photographs
Author/Creator
Institute for Northern Studies
Description
Mrs. Donahue (RCMP at right) and Mrs. Buske (DNANR) at Igloolik, N.W.T. [NU].
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My Mother Tongue

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Aviaq Johnston
Northern Public Affairs, vol. 1, no. 3, Can Modern Treaties Be Saved?, Spring, 2013, pp. 42-44
Description
Author talks about her experience growing up with two dialects: Igloolik and Nunavik.
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Naming in Nunavut: A Case Study in Political Onomastics

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Valerie Alia
British Journal of Canadian Studies, vol. 19, no. 2, September 2006, pp. 247-256
Description
Looks at the politics of naming, Inuit naming traditions, and Identity restoration projects.
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The Nanisivik Legacy in Arctic Bay: A Socio-Economic Impact Study

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Brubacher & Associates
Description
Interviews community residents about impacts and changes of mining experience: changes to skills and experience; changes to family wages and household economy; new opportunities; employment; alcohol; traditional economy, and infrastructure and services.
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Nationalism in the North: Exploring Land Claims and Treaties with the Historical Timeline of the Northwest Territories: A Resource Guide for Teachers of Social Studies 20-1 and 20-2

Alternate Title
Nationalism in the North Teacher's Guide
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Mindy Willett
Description
Resource for teachers of Grade 11 Social Studies. For use with the textbooks: Perspectives on Nationalism and Exploring Nationalism and Understanding Nationalism.
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The Nature of Thule Eskimo Whale Use

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Allen P. McCartney
Arctic, vol. 33, no. 3, September 1980, pp. 517-541
Description
Study shows bowhead whales were hunted during A.D. 1000-1300 in the Canadian Arctic.
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The Need for Community-led, Integrated and Innovative Monitoring Programmes when responding to the Health Impacts of Climate Change

Alternate Title
The Need for Community-led, Integrated and Innovative Monitoring Programs when responding to the Health Impacts of Climate Change
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Amy Kipp
Ashlee Cunsolo
Daniel Gillis
Alexandra Sawatzky
Sherilee L. Harper
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 78, no. 2, Collaborative approaches to wellness and health equity in the Circumpolar North..., 2019
Description
Article considers possible effects of climate change on human health; stresses the need for attending to the mental and physical health effects of climate change, and for integrating local Indigenous knowledges into monitoring programmes in a meaningful way.
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