Nunavut

For decades, Controversial and intrusive piece of federal legislation governed almost all aspects of Aboriginal life, from the nature of band governance and land tenure systems to restrictions on Aboriginal cultural practices. Most critically, the Indian Act defines the qualifications for being a “status Indian,” and as such has been the centerpiece of Aboriginal anger over federal attempts to control Aboriginal identity and membership. Since being passed by Parliament in 1876, the Indian Act has

Although Canada was not one of the two countries most known to be associated with the Cold War, the country played a big role in intelligence and the apprehension of spies. Research conducted suggests that through figures such as Igor Gouzenko, John Starnes, and Lester B. Pearson, as well as Canada’s response to events such as “witch hunts” and the related “Red Scare”, the Cold War had a positive impact on the Canadian identity. The Cold War was a conflict famously between The Soviet Union and

Canada’s North is often seen as the country’s national identity. In actuality, it stems far beyond the isolated land of picturesque vistas used to often describe Canada’s rugged landscape. The lived Canadian environment reflects a regional perspective that does not encompass the true reality of the country as a whole. The North links the diversity of Indigenous peoples to the land they have occupied for centuries, a place where they have built their own distinct culture, language and identity. Those

According to the Dieticians of Canada (2010), a dietician plays an important role with the pregnant woman, in both prenatal and post-natal stages. Addressing the specific dietary requirements unique to the needs of the individual plays a critical role in the health of the pregnant and breastfeeding woman, as well as the growth of the fetus. Most family physicians, obstetricians and midwives have a broad knowledge of the dietary requirements throughout pregnancy. However, few are experts in nutrition

Thomas King’s The Inconvenient Indian tells the story of Indigenous people in Canada and the United States, it challenges the narrative on how Indigenous history is taught and explains why Indigenous people continue to feel frustrated. King’s seeks to educate the reader as he provides a detailed accounts of the horrific massacres Indigenous people endured, yet he simultaneously inserts humorous moments which balances out the depressing content and enhances his story. The books highlights the neglect

“Indigenous peoples are commonly among the poorest and most vulnerable segments of society” (World Bank, 2001). Confronted with these bleak economic statistics, nations across the world are being forced to recognize the plights of their Indigenous communities. (Peredo, 2009). Across Canada, Aboriginal communities are diverse and widespread, including First Nations peoples, Inuit and Metis, many of whom live in far isolated northern communities, and many yet in bustling metropolises. Despite the tremendous

Introduction – A Cause for Concern The call for better chlamydia trachomatis (CT) screening programs is neither a new idea nor has been ignored by public health officials. Labelled as a ‘Hidden Epidemic’ by the CDC, North America has seen a rise in prevalence of CT infections over the past decade despite increased promotion of safe sex practices. According to the WHO, CT is the most common bacterial infection in the world, resulting 92 million new infections per year1 and is currently the most common

Canada is a country that is known globally as being accepting of all through it’s efforts in multiculturalism, a safe place to live for all, and a supportive country to it’s citizens in need. When you examine the history of Canada you can find both good examples to support the statements above as well as examples where Canada has missed the mark, especially when you consider the acceptance of First Nation’s people and their contribution to multiculturalism. On August 22, 1914 Canada enacted

The concept of regionalism has been used to show the social, economic, and political differences that exist between the regions of Canada since the days of confederation. Historically, Canada has developed in different manners depending on the location, leaving a region much different from another. One of the major reasons for this can be seen through the geography of this country. The natural land forms which are present in Western Canada, such as the prairies, are much different from say the

Ethical agreements with the First Nations that gone past open deliberately about past grievances and now they are focusing on opportunities for employment and the growth of economic for the future, which they did in making the new aboriginal domain of Nunavut. • A sensible plan of creating new advances innovation to decrease greenhouse gas emissions, which they did with acid rain. “ Canada ought to accomplish more, as we are quite a small part of the global issue,” said Brian Mulroney. Their part is