Rural & Remote

Three boys believe they have seen a UFO and take it upon themselves to investigate in episode 26 of a stop-motion animation series. Duration: 24:00.

Two youths discover the importance of honesty, patience and courage in episode 2 of a stop-motion animation series. Accompanying material: Wapos Bay: Journey Through Fear: Study Guide. Duration: 24:00.

Study guide to accompany film, Wapos Bay: Journey Through Fear. Oriented toward elementary school students; contains episode description, background information, previewing and post-viewing activities and questions which pertain to the key themes.

Three youth make a video to celebrate Treaty Days in episode 17 of a stop-motion animation series. Accompanying material: Wapos Bay: Lights, Camera, Action! Study Guide. Duration: 23:59.

Study guide to accompany film, Wapos Bay: Lights, Camera, Action!. Oriented toward elementary school students; contains episode description, background information, previewing and post-viewing activities and questions which pertain to the key themes.

Community members take part in a scheme to help keep a family from moving to the big city in this feature length stop-motion animation film. Duration: 72:11.

Two community members make it their mission to help slim down the town people in episode 31 of a stop-motion animation series. Duration: 21:59.

Water is tested for drinking quality, two youth develop a rash, and children are bullied at summer day camp in episode 23 of a stop-motion animation series. Duration: 24:00.

Students find ancient rock paintings, three boys capture graffiti painters and a young girl has a birthday planning problem in episode 19 of a stop-motion animation series. Accompanying material: Wapos Bay: Raiders of the Lost Art: Study Guide. Duration: 24:02

Women of the community go on a retreat due to feeling unappreciated and as a result bring the community closer together in episode 16 of a stop-motion animation series. Accompanying material: Wapos Bay: Raven Power: Study Guide. Duration: 24:02.

Study guide to accompany film, Wapos Bay: Raven Power. Oriented toward elementary school students; contains episode description, background information, previewing and post-viewing activities and questions which pertain to the key themes.

Homes are in disrepair in this community and other remote communities, two boys skip out of school and must face the repercussions in episode 22 of a stop-motion animation series. Duration: 23:59.

School students prepare for a Remembrance Day ceremony, say good-bye to a favourite teacher and learn important lessons along the way in episode 4 of a stop-motion animation series. Accompanying material: Wapos Bay: Something to Remember: Study Guide. Duration: 24:00.

Study guide to accompany film, Wapos Bay: Something to Remember. Oriented toward elementary school students; contains episode description, background information, previewing and post-viewing activities and questions which pertain to the key themes.

Survival skills are tested by both children and adults in episode 6 of a stop-motion animation series. Accompanying material: Wapos Bay: The Elements: Study Guide. Duration: 24:00.

Study guide to accompany film, Wapos Bay: The Elements. Oriented toward elementary school students; contains episode description, background information, previewing and post-viewing activities and questions which pertain to the key themes.

Three boys devise a plan to find love and a young girl becomes obsessed with looking mature in episode 20 of a stop-motion animation series. Duration: 24:00.

An Aboriginal Accomplishment Award is celebrated and a hunting mishap is remedied in episode 13 of a stop-motion animation series. Accompanying material: Wapos Bay: The Hunt: Study Guide. Duration: 23:59.

Study guide to accompany film, Wapos Bay: the Hunt. Oriented toward elementary school students; contains episode description, background information, previewing and post-viewing activities and questions which pertain to the key themes.

Three boys search for a lost gold mine in episode 34 of a stop-motion animation series. Duration: 21:59.

A package and a missing art piece are mysteriously connected in episode 32 of a stop-motion animation series. Duration: 21:59.

Student conquers fear of public speaking through oral storytelling in front of classmates in episode 29 of a stop-motion animation series. Duration: 21:59

Three children learn valuable lessons in the first episode of a stop-motion animation series. Accompanying material: Wapos Bay: There's No 'I' in Hockey: Study Guide. Duration: 24:01.

Study guide to accompany film, Wapos Bay: There's No 'I' in Hockey. Oriented toward elementary school students; contains episode description, background information, previewing and post-viewing activities and questions which pertain to the key themes.

Three youth forget to respect tradition and notice the results of their careless behaviour in episode 3 of a stop-motion animation series. Accompanying material: Wapos Bay: They Dance at Night: Study Guide. Duration: 24:00.

Three boys go back in time in an attempt to halt a mining project in episode 27 of a stop-motion animation series. Duration: 21:59.

Halloween includes a scary story as well as treats in episode 12 of a stop-motion animation series. Accompanying material: Wapos Bay: Tricks 'n' Treats: Study Guide. Duration: 23:59.

Study guide to accompany film, Wapos Bay: Tricks 'n' Treats. Oriented toward elementary school students; contains episode description, background information, previewing and post-viewing activities and questions which pertain to the key themes.

Youth train for a triathlon and a bear problem is solved by conservation officers in episode 28 of a stop-motion animation series. Duration 21:59.

Canadian Studies Thesis (M.A.)--Carleton University, 2010.

Looks at football as being a vehicle for social cohesion, group identity, pride and joy, and an expression of manhood.

Describes how the authors have identified and promoted child care services for their children by tapping into the culture around them.

Study results indicated that initial closures of the facilities providing public showers, laundry and flush toilets, probably resulted in increased skin infection rates. Further study is recommended.

Mixed methods study that examines the challenges and opportunities of waste management—including household waste and accumulations generated by military installations and extractive industries—in Nain and Happy Valley-Goose Bay.

The project is a First Nations-owned and led electricity transmission initiative to eliminate reliance of diesel generation of power. Study looks at benefits to First Nations, whether it is a good use of government/public funding, overall rate of return from a societal perspective, and one-time and ongoing impacts.

Examines the ways to support Indigenous communities to gain more control over the use of their land and water.

Interviews were conducted with 28 residents and 9 key informants from Coral Harbour, Nunavut. Argues that decisions regarding water management should take into account the human dimension rather than focusing solely on the physical environment.

[Cross-Cultural Studies]Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Alaska Fairbanks, 2010.

Book review of: We Are All Treaty People by Roger Epp.

Discusses current conditions, consequences, contributing factors, and ways to alleviate the situation.

Education Thesis (Ph.D.)--James Cook University, 2004.

Geography Thesis (M.A.)--University of Western Ontario, 2012.

Discusses how OMAK (The Organization of Aymara Women of Kollausyo, Bolivia) works to improve communication among rural Bolivian women. To access this article scroll down to page 26.

Assessment focuses on six key areas: livelihoods, infrastructure, community participation, education/recreation, children and parents and mental and physical health.

Examines two facilities in rural and remote areas of Australia which both attempt to treat the individual as well as the communities at large.

Physical Education Thesis (M.A.)--The University of British Columbia (Vancouver), 2013.

Concludes that barriers between health workers and their communities can effect smoking cessation.

Studies health service's line management practices in order to understand why remote area nurses leave after a short time.

Examines the factors behind the excessive amount of young women displaying stressful behaviour and what treatment options should be pursued.

Contends that the best results come from a combination of good teaching and management on the school side, and support and determination on the community side.