Environmental Research

Aboriginal Peoples in Forest Regions in Canada: Disparities in Socio-Economic Conditions – Downloads (Reports/Maps)

This page provides documents, maps and statistics with regards to disparities in socio-economic conditions of Aboriginal peoples living in forest regions in Canada.

Arcticnet

ArcticNet brings together scientists and managers in the natural, human health and social sciences with a wide range of partners to study the impacts of climate change in the coastal Canadian Arctic.

Climate Change

Produced by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, this page is a backgrounder on climate change and global warming and includes links to detailed articles and interactive resources.

Source: Government of Canada; Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)

Determining Significance of Environmental Effects: An Aboriginal Perspective

Many Aboriginal peoples across Canada depend upon a healthy environment for their social, cultural and economic survival.

Source: Government of Canada; Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA)

Ecosystem Indicator Initiatives in Canada's North

Discusses how impacts of climate change on livelihoods and ecosystems are being observed by Arctic residents, and presents which projects are underway to respond to climate change in the Canadian Arctic.

Source: International Institute for Sustainable Development

Environmental Damage and Aboriginal Health

This report outlines the harmful effects of pollutants on the health of Aboriginal Peoples. It looks at different types of pollutants, from nuclear to industry, logging and mining pollutants.

Source: National Indian and Inuit Community Health Representatives Organization

First Nations Environmental Health Innovation Network

FNEHIN is a virtual network to link First Nations and environmental health researchers to build capacity within First Nations communities to participate in environmental health research.

International Polar Year 2007-2008

IPY 2007-2008 marks the largest-ever international program of scientific research focused on the Arctic and Antarctic regions, with the participation of thousands of scientists from more than 60 nations.

Source: Government of Canada

Inuit Observations on Climate Change – Community Adaptation and Sustainable Livelihoods

Discusses how recently Inuvialuit hunters and trappers noticed that the changes have been significant and worrying. The climate has become unpredictable; the landscape unfamiliar.

Source: International Institute for Sustainable Development

Mineral Resource Potential of Indian Reserve Lands

Provide an overview and analysis of the data contained in the Indian mineral inventory completed March 31 1990.

Source: Government of Canada; Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC)

Northern Science and Technology

This service includes the delivery of the Northern Scientific Training Program, the Northern Science Award and the provision of federal coordination with respect to Northern Science and Technology in Canada: Framework and Research Plan.

Source: Government of Canada; Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC)

Northern Water Resources Studies

Links to various Northern Water Resources Studies (eg. Mine Reclamation in Northwest Territories and Yukon, Mercury in Fish from Rivers and Lakes in Southwestern Northwest Territories).

Source: Government of Canada; Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC)

Sustainable Aboriginal Communities Research Area

Funds, plans, conducts, and applies interdisciplinary, university-based research that addresses issues related to sustainable forest management.

Source: Sustainable Forest Management Network

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