Rural & Remote

Commentary on the article, "Welcome to the End of the World and discussion on Sámi culture and tourism.

Examines the challenges of delivering health care in isolated Arctic communities.

Book review of Polar Tourism edited by Alain A. Grenier and Dieter K. Müller.

Book review of Polar Tourism edited by Patrick T. Maher, Emma J. Stewart, and Michael Lück.

Discusses the history of policing in the area, main characteristics and challenges of the Kativik Regional Police Force, and Nunavimmiut perceptions and experiences of law enforcement. Concludes with specific action priorities to improve relations.

Criminology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Toronto, 1994.

Argues that when dealing with people who occupy a lower socioeconomic position, police officers become part of a network providing social services. On reserves, where access to this network is limited, the police are often viewed as the primary source of personal and community security.

Brief discussion of recommendations from five policy papers generated from the Identifying Our Needs: A Survey of Elders about disease prevention efforts, chronic disease management programs, availability of home/community-based long term care services, and availability of health care and other services.

Community Health Services Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Manitoba, 2004.

Case study looks at respecting Indigenous values and relationships in research projects within Sami communities.

Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Arizona, 1968.

Provides statistics for the territory and individual communities. Source: Statistics Canada, CANSIM (Canadian Socio-economic Information and Management System) table 051-0001.

Regional Aboriginal Health Liaison Officer discusses the establishment of Aboriginal Health Committees and the Health Worker Training Program.

Educational Psychology Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Alberta, 2010.

Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Oregon, 1999.

Evaluates the potential of the social economy to assist northern communities to cope with the rapid changes taking place.

Looks at tourism sector In the Nunavik region in terms of past and current developments, future opportunities and challenges, and policy-making and coordination.

Based on interviews with members of Elsipogtog First Nation (formerly Big Cove Band) in New Brunswick who had used videoconferencing and online web-based course delivery systems.

City Planning Thesis (MCP)--University of Manitoba, 1990.

Argues that applying the term may result in assumptions and policy interventions which cause more problems than they solve. Looks at issues in terms of relocation policy, wildlife management, and Indigenous identities.

Tracks progress in policies, programs and regulations that impact energy systems at the federal, provincial, territorial, regulatory and utility levels. Each section includes information on jurisdiction's total number of communities, and population and diesel consumption as a percentage of national total. Based on the most recent data available in the Remote Communities Energy database.

Discusses the causes, management of, and groups responsible for prairie fires; contemporaries asserted that the Métis , halfbreed "bone hunters", and railroaders were primarily responsible. Entire issue on one pdf file, scroll to page 81.

Book review of: The Prairie West as Promised Land edited by R. Douglas Francis and Chris Kitzan.

Discusses the increased risk of diabetic elderly falling in rural areas, as opposed to urban areas, due to outdoor dangers such as unpaved surfaces.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Arkansas, 2004.

Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--The University of Tennessee, 1980.

Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--Memorial University of Newfoundland, 1984.

Study objective was to determine the reliability of the STN (Social Transition in the North) data.

Interviews 11 graduates to determine how well the education program prepared them for the realities of teaching in remote and rural communities.

Native Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Manitoba, 2015.

Student discusses her time spent working for a non-governmental organization in Nepal.

Describes development and key components of the Arviat Community Ecotourism initiative, which is designed to sustain culture and traditions while providing economic opportunities and building community capacity.

Health Studies and Gerontology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Waterloo, 2013.

When compared to non-Aboriginal children, results show Aboriginal children have a lower occurrence of diagnosis by a health professional but similar instances of asthma like symptoms.

Suggests that certain factors occur with a greater frequency in the Indigenous Australian population such as obesity, diabetes and a lack of physical activity.

Study shows most people with musculoskeletal health problems learn to live with chronic pain levels. Includes strategies for health care workers to help manage disabilities.

Examines the various strategies directed at improving prevention and treatment of cervical cancer in this Australian community.

Discusses the success of translating diabetes prevention research findings into clinical practice in remote and disadvantaged areas.

Statistics for the changes in the price gap between Nunavik and Quebec, and changes in the price index for household products, personal care products and the entire basket. Sources: Consumer Prices Monitoring in Nunavik 2011-2013 and The Cost of Living Survey in Nunavik 2016.

Study shows low utilization of specialty diabetes health care providers across ethnic groups in a rural setting, confirming the importance of primary care providers.

Examined outcomes from the 14 communities in Nunavik for the period of 1989 to 2000. Compared results from the Hudson Bay area, where Inuit midwives perform maternity care, to Ungava Bay area where western physicians performed the same function.

Looks at understanding accessibility challenges in order to improve the services and health of the population.

Discusses the visit two Anglican church leaders made to a remote hand-built Anglican chapel in northern Ontario.

Designed to acquaint visiting Deputy Judges with information on prevailing socio-economic conditions. 5th edition.

Describes the process of surveying and assigning of patents for the river lots in the Prince Albert Settlement; discusses the sale of the land to settlers and land speculators. Entire issue on one pdf file, scroll to page 100.

Author examines and compares different social narratives around property ownership with close attention to the differences and similarities between Indigenous and mainstream-liberal societies.

Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--The University of Manitoba, 1971.