Week 11 Flashcards
1
Q
List 3 Indigenous groups in the North.
A
- Dene
- Inuit
- Dorset
2
Q
Describe 5 issues addressed in the Yukon Umbrella Agreement.
A
- There were no treaties among the Indigenous peoples in the Yukon, so they created them
- Addresses wildlife and fishing
- Addresses economic factors
- Addresses forestry
- Addresses taxation
3
Q
Describe 5 features of the Nunavut Agreements.
A
- Dissolving of land claims
- Inuit integration in all aspects of Nunavut governance
- Providing of funds (Nunavut Trust)
- Public government
- Constructing political factors of Nunavut
4
Q
List 5 social and economic inequalities that exist between people in the North versus the rest of Canada.
A
People in Nunavut suffer from…
1. Low rate of education
2. Low income
3. Lower life expectancy
4. Overcrowded homes
5. Extreme Food insecurity
5
Q
What was the Berger Inquiry?
A
- inquiry highlighting the issues associated with the Mackenzie Valley Pipeline
- issues = disturbing Indigenous land, environmental impacts
6
Q
List 5 features associated with long distance labour commuting.
A
- Employees travel an average of 200km or more
- Overnight commutes, likely for longer
- Shift rotation schedules (ie 3 weeks on 1 week off, etc)
- Varying commute mediums (flying, driving, etc)
7
Q
Identify the 3 types of communities that support mobile work.
A
- Hub - where they travel through to get to host
- Host - where they commute to work
- Home - where they live but don’t work
8
Q
Identify 5 benefits associated with long distance labour.
A
- Financial support (steady income and benefits)
- Education and Training (higher education possible needed, but other beneficial courses like safety training)
- Expanded support network
- Valuable work experience and transferable skills
9
Q
Identify 5 concerns associated with long distance labour.
A
- Costly (commuting and housing)
- Safety (seasonal driving, risk environments)
- Emotional (stress, lack of sleep, separation from family and friends)
- Health (poor diet, frequent illness)
