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ABSTRACT Assessing variation in social behaviors of group‐living animals may provide insight into the impacts of population stressors. Using very high resolution (VHR) satellite imagery acquired over 3 years, we compared social group size and composition, as well as spatial and social cohesion in three beluga ( Delphinapterus leucas ) populations that ...
Jordan B. Stewart +3 more
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Coding variants of carnitine acyltransferase genes discovered in Nunavik Inuit.
Coding variants of carnitine acyltransferase genes discovered in Nunavik Inuit.
Amirthagowri Ambalavanan (651834) +11 more
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L'autonomie gouvernementale du Nunavik : une redéfinition des relations de pouvoir [PDF]
Le concept du droit des peuples autochtones à disposer d'eux-mêmes demeure abstrait tant que les États, forts de leur monopole juridique et politique, n'ouvrent pas la voie des négociations afin de redéfinir leurs relations de pouvoir avec leurs ...
Cloutier, Carl
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Inuit living in the northern region of Nunavik continue to experience significant health inequalities, which are rooted in colonialism that still have repercussions on their health-related perceptions and practices, including vaccination.
Eve Dubé +4 more
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Abstract Beavers (Castor canadensis) are rapidly colonizing the North American Arctic, transforming aquatic and riparian tundra ecosystems. Arctic tundra may respond differently than temperate regions to beaver engineering due to the presence of permafrost and the paucity of unfrozen water during winter.
Thomas W. Glass +9 more
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Exploring the Intersection of Culture and Education in Nunavik
During the last century, Nunavik’s Inuit population has experienced social transformations which have manifested themselves in a range of social issues.
Nicole Ives +4 more
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Burden of respiratory infections and otitis media in the Inuit population of Nunavik, Quebec, Canada
Background Respiratory infections are a major health problem in the Inuit population of Nunavik, province of Quebec, Canada. Objectives A study was undertaken to assess the burden of lower (LRTI) and upper respiratory tract infections (URTI) and otitis ...
Philippe De Wals +3 more
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Background: Perfluoroalkyl acids (PFAAs) are persistent and ubiquitous environmental contaminants that potentially disrupt endocrine system functions.
Élyse Caron-Beaudoin +6 more
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Surgical Experiences of Patients From the Circumpolar North: A Scoping Review
The Circumpolar North is an expansive region that includes the northernmost parts of the Earth, extending across the Arctic and Subarctic zones. This area, characterized by its geographical remoteness, harsh climate, limited healthcare infrastructure, and diverse patient population, creates unique challenges for the provision and delivery of surgical ...
Jillian Schneidman +5 more
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Nuna Aliannaittuk Auttuq—Thawing of the Beautiful Lands of Inuvialuit: Lessons for Sensing Policy
Abstract This article, co‐led by an Inuk scholar, Inuvialuit graduate student, and non‐Indigenous academic co‐investigators, explores the implications of climate displacement research for public administration, policy, and governance, with a specific emphasis on sensing in relation to policy.
Karla Jessen Williamson +4 more
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