Introduction: The Inupiat people inhabit the Northern Slope Borough. This is the Northwestern most part of Alaska. It contains the Northern most American city Barrow, known as Utqiaġvik in Inupiaq, the Inupiat’s native language. There are four main types of Inupiat, the Bering Strait Inupiat, the Kotzebue Sound Inupiat, the Northern Alaska Coast Inupiat also known as Tareumiat and the Interior North Inupiat also known as Nunamiut however each clan has its own traditions and customs and within each
The Inuit people of Nunavik in Quebec province in Canada had lived in the harsh environment of the arctic for thousands of years with little contact from the outside world, but the Europeans have changed that, and the Inuit people have had to adapt to contact with other cultures and new technology. In the beginning of the Inuit Culture, the people had to be extremely resourceful in order to help the cope with the harsh environment of the Arctic, but when the Europeans arrived they made environmental
I have been working as a social worker for the past three years. In all these years, it has always been my desire and passion to acquire enhanced social skills and knowledge to help me empower disadvantaged individuals and families take control of their lives. My desire therefore to pursue a Masters of Social Work degree (MSW) has been inspired by over three years of continuous work with families, children, youths and adults who require support to cope and combat oppressive structures and social
Kuujjuaq Airport Kuujjuaq Airport (YVP) is a small regional airport serving the community of Kuujjuaq in the far north of Quebec. This arctic destination is the largest community in Nunavik, making it the perfect home base to experience Arctic Canada without giving up too many modern amenities. Located on the banks of the Koksoak River, Kuujjuaq is one of the best places in the world for arctic char and Atlantic salmon fishing, and is surrounded by stunning landscapes and pristine wilderness. Before
Between 2000 and 2007, 86.3% of women gave birth in Nunavik with Inuit midwives in attendance. Inter-disciplinary and inter-cultured teamwork are crucial to the success, for example, Perinatal Review Committee is in charge of risk screening for referral of high-risk women [7]. As for maternal and child health
1b. Consider one particular religious or Indigenous worldview (indicate clearly which one you have chosen – if choosing an Indigenous worldview, choose a specific Indigenous culture). What are some of the key ecological insights or ideas found in this worldview? How do these ideas compare with insights from deep ecology, ecofeminism, social ecology, or an ecological justice perspective (choose one and indicate it clearly)? In what ways are they similar or different? Are there particular insights
Aboriginal communities. Ottawa: Solicitor General of Canada, pp. 45-49 Brookes, D. 2008. Evaluating restorative justice programs. Humanity and Society, 22, 23-37. DOI: 10.1177/0011128799045001001 Crnovich, M. 2005. Report on sentencing circles in Nunavik. In Pautuutit Women’s Association, Inuit Women and Justice: Progress Report, 4(8), pp. 8-11