Rural & Remote

Discusses the impact hydroelectric developments have on the peoples and the ecosystems of remote regions in Québec and Labrador.

Comments on an author whose work crosses a range of genres.

A study on the health risks of rural communities tap water and its correlational to the purchasing of bottled water.

Geography Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of British Columbia, 1970.

Using empirical data to analysis of the benefits and impact of development to Indigenous groups in northern Canada.

These selections from the Duck Lake Indian Agency records illustrate a pattern of negative government attitudes and policies of fiscal austerity towards First Nations peoples and communities. Introduction and commentary by J.R. Miller. Entire issue on one .pdf, scroll to page 36.

Presents the findings of research conducted in September of 2016 on the changing place of dogs in Kuujjaq, a community where Inuit and non-Inuit live together. Researchers found “that dogs in the community occupy a position that oscillates between appreciation and repulsion—a position shaped by cultural and community contexts.” Text in French.

Critical Studies Education Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of New Brunswick, 2015.

Examines the determinants for ear infection among Indigenous children and compares the results with rural Caucasian children.

Discusses factors that played into government policy of removal and relocation of patients to southern hospitals: logistics of program delivery to remote communities, division of responsibility between Arctic Services Division and the Department of Health and Welfare, private sector involvement in northern-policy making, and politicians lack of commitment to the North.

Studied the onset age and rate of consumption of drugs, alcohol and tobacco and showed that over 70% used at least one substance by age 12.

Regional Aboriginal health worker describes the duties of the position which covers an area of approximately 142,000 square kilometres in Western Australia.

Data for study gathered from discussions and observations about hunting, travelling and living conditions in settlements.

Explores the changes and decline of Navajo women's economic contributions in Shonto, Arizona during the nineteen-seventies.

Geography Thesis (M.A.)--Wilfred Laurier University, 1995.

Paper written for the Action Canada Northern Conference, Haida Gwaii, September 2012.

Looks into reforming the policies that are causing deprivation so that Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders can access the same choices and living standards as other Australians.

Introduction to the papers in this supplement, some of which were presented at Creating Futures: Influencing the Social Determinants of Mental Health and Wellbeing in Rural, Indigenous and Island Peoples held in Cairns, September 2006.

Introduction to issue which looks at the delivery of services to rural areas and how health workers cope.

Contends that rural social work theory isn't far enough removed from the urban base to generate useful practice models for remote regions such as northern Canada.

Study aims to understand more about factors that impact the health and well-being of Aboriginal people in northern Canada. Presentation from: Proceedings of the Third Northern Research Forum: The Resilient North: Human Responses to Global Change, Yellowknife, NWT, 2004.

Contends that educational reforms are urgently needed for children in remote Aboriginal communities to enjoy the opportunities open to other Australian children.

Using qualitative interviews, study examines students feelings at the end of high school and their motivation to pursue postsecondary education.

Discusses a study that examines the use of evidence-based and evaluates the impact of educational reinforcement on changing practices.

Studies the varying degrees of success experienced by local northern communities seeking to strengthen their administrative processes.

Describes development and outcomes of the University of Saskatchewan Science Ambassador Program, which involves sending outreach staff to remote Northern Indigenous communities.

Declining enrolment in rural communities has increased the use of e-learning as a way of curriculum delivery. Data provided will help educators assess whether an online learning environment is viable.

Looks at the village of Kikolski on Umnak Island and transitioning from the traditional bidarkies (kayaks) to the large wood dory.

Geography Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Toronto, 2012.

Looks at the first experimental telemedicine system operating out of the Antarctic to San Camillo Hospital, Italy.

Humanistic Studies Thesis (D.A.)--State University of New York at Albany, 2001.

Presents a story of an Inuit woman who witnessed and changed many things over the course of a lifetime.

Reports on program which arose from discussions between school principal and community health sister resulting in health education being integrated into general curriculum.

Examines the evolution and adaptation of customary law for use by African women in their communities to advance their own positions. To access this article, scroll down to page 22.

Looks at potential emergencies and hazards in the north including natural events and failure of equipment or infrastructure.

Social and Ecological Sustainability Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Waterloo, 2014.

Looks at a cost-effective program to overcome challenges of literacy and improve economic, social and cultural wellbeing.

Reports on the Community Development and Employment Program (C.D.E.P.) which has flexible guidelines more suited to the remote community in South Australia where it began.

Aggregate statistics, as well as for each community in the region. Highlights Nunavik Employment Profile and Trends at a Glance.