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| Title: | A synthesis of the impacts of climate change on the First Nations and Inuit of Canada |
| Authors: | Downing, Ashleigh
Cuerrier, Alain |
| Keywords: | Climate change
Food security
Cultural activity
Malaysia Borneo |
| Issue Date: | Jan-2011 |
| Publisher: | NISCAIR-CSIR, India |
| IPC Code: | Int. Cl.8: A01C5/00, E04H, G01W |
| Abstract: | Climate change
is impacting multiple aspects of life, many of which resonate with the
wellbeing of humankind. Indigenous peoples, including First Nations and Inuit
communities around the world are more vulnerable to the risks associated with
global warming. In this synthesis, examples of direct and indirect impacts and
vulnerabilities on First Nations and Inuit people inhabiting Canada have been provided. Examples
from other countries as a reminder that these populations are not alone have
also been included. After visiting the topics of biophysical environment,
cultural identity, cultural activities, food security and health with respect
to First Nations and Inuit peoples conclusion on adaptation within the context
of change has been given. The paper stresses also the importance of linking
health to cultural identity and land use. To fully grasp the impact of climate
change on First Nations and the Inuit, government stakeholders, policy makers,
as well as researchers need to understand the connection that these people
retain with their land. Reports from the Nunatsiaq News related to climate
change to reiterate the concerns of Inuit people have been compiled. Graphs,
stemming from the compilation, indicate what are perceived as the growing
problems linked to climate changes in these communities. In order to take a
positive, forward thinking, inclusive action, at the local level science will
need to team up with traditional knowledge. |
| Page(s): | 57-70 |
| CC License: |  CC Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 2.5 India |
| ISSN: | 0975-1068 (Online); 0972-5938 (Print) |
| Source: | IJTK Vol.10(1) [January 2011]
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