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Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit and Western science: examples of research that demonstrate sovereignty and self-determination in the face of complex impacts from climate change

Arctic Science
Research in Inuit Nunangat, the Inuit homelands in Canada, historically failed to meaningfully engage host communities. After years of Inuit actively advocating for respect and inclusion, some practitioners of Western science are recognizing that past ...
Danielle SJ Nowosad, Mia Beattie, Rebecca Segal, Katherine Wilson   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Inuit perspectives on climate change and well-being: a comparison between urban and remote communities in the Arctic

FACETS
The generational knowledge of weather and climate is a foundational component of subsistence for Inuit in the Arctic. This knowledge is now challenged by the reality of anthropogenic climate change at a pace that, for Inuit, is impeding fundamental ...
Annabe U. Marquardt, Clarissa Jewell, Andrew S. Medeiros   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Genetic Risk and High Burden of Depression and Suicide in the Maya‐Mestizo Population of Yucatán, México

American Journal of Medical Genetics Part B: Neuropsychiatric Genetics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Major depression and suicide are critical public health concerns, particularly in underrepresented populations with unique genetic and sociocultural contexts. The Maya‐mestizo population presents the highest suicide rates in the country but remains understudied in psychiatric genetics. This study evaluated the association between three genetic
Marta Menjivar, Erandi Bravo, Margarita Rivera‐Balancan, Barbara Itzel Pena Espinoza   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Co-developing a conceptual model rooted in Inuit Knowledge of the landfast sea ice season near Makkovik, Nunatsiavut

Arctic Science
Conceptual models in Western science are used to represent key processes and relationships within a system and to unify knowledge across disciplines.
Breanna Bishop, Barry Andersen, Eric C.J. Oliver, Claudio Aporta, Katrina Anthony   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

The fossil record stays silent: Confusions and conundrums for hominin pelvis evolution

The Anatomical Record, EarlyView.
Abstract The evolution of the hominin pelvis is commonly modeled as a series of stages driven largely by the requirements of bipedal locomotion, reproduction, thermoregulation, and pelvic floor muscular support. These patterns are complicated by variation in canal dimensions in relationship with different changes in overall pelvic breadths. To quantify
Helen K. Kurki, Cara M. Wall‐Scheffler
wiley   +1 more source

“We call it soul food”: Inuit women and the role of country food in health and well-being in Nunavut

Arctic Science
Indigenous knowledge is central to understanding environment and health sciences in the Arctic, yet limited research in these fields has explored the human–animal–environment interface from the unique perspectives of Inuit women.
Amy Caughey, Pitsiula Kilabuk, Theresa Koonoo, Igah Sanguya, Martha Jaw, Jean Allen, Michelle Doucette, Jan Sargeant, Helle Moeller, Sherilee L. Harper   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

Towards an International Polar Data Coordination Network

Data Science Journal, 2014
Data management is integral to sound polar science. Through analysis of documents reporting on meetings of the Arctic data management community, a set of priorities and strategies are identified.
P L Pulsifer, L Yarmey, Ø Godøy, J Friddell, M Parsons, W F Vincent, T de Bruin, W Manley, A Gaylord, A Hayes, S Nickels, C Tweedie, J R Larsen, J Huck   +13 more
doaj   +1 more source

Inuit Knowledge of Long-term Changes in a Population of Arctic Tundra Caribou [PDF]

ARCTIC, 1998
Indigenous peoples possess knowledge about wildlife that dates back many generations. Inuit observations of historical changes in a caribou population on southern Baffin Island, collected from 43 elders and active hunters during 1983-95, indicate that caribou were abundant and their distributions extensive in most coastal areas of southern Baffin ...
Michael A.D. Ferguson, Robert G. Williamson, François Messier   +2 more
openaire   +1 more source

Toward Comprehensive Climate Action: Assessing Mitigation Approaches Across Canadian Municipalities

Environmental Policy and Governance, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Local governments are widely regarded as key leaders in the global response to climate change. Understanding if and how municipalities commit to climate mitigation is crucial for assessing their contribution to global emission‐reduction goals and identifying barriers to effective climate transitions.
Aryana Soliz, Adriane MacDonald, David Talbot, Eduardo Ordonez‐Ponce, Ying Zhou, Samantha Hall Linton, Amelia Clarke, Amr ElAlfy   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Managing Skin Diseases During Pregnancy: Treatment Discontinuation, Concerns and Physician Counselling

JEADV Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Physiological changes during pregnancy can trigger or worsen dermatological conditions, yet evidence‐based guidance for safe management remains limited. In a cross‐sectional survey of 273 pregnant women, 33.7% reported having a skin disease, and 56% experienced worsening of symptoms.
Frederikke Seeberg, Anne Sofie Frølunde, Mette Deleuran, Line Kolding, Christian Vestergaard   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source