Review
Environmental Sciences
Kerrie Pickering, Eranga K. Galappaththi, James D. Ford, Chandni Singh, Carol Zavaleta-Cortijo, Keith Hyams, J. Jaime Miranda, Ingrid Arotoma-Rojas, Cecil Togarepi, Harpreet Kaur, Jasmitha Arvind, Halena Scanlon, Didacus B. Namanya, Cecilia Anza-Ramirez
Summary: This study provides an overview of the experiences of Indigenous peoples during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings highlight the challenges faced by Indigenous peoples in terms of ecological, poverty, communication, education, and healthcare services. The government responses have been inadequate, while Indigenous peoples have implemented their own coping strategies. Rating: 9 out of 10.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2023)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Alexandra Cassivi, Anna Covey, Manuel J. Rodriguez, Stephanie Guilherme
Summary: More than 50 million people in Arctic nations lack access to safe drinking water, with Indigenous communities being particularly affected. This scoping review examines the available evidence on water security and access in the Arctic regions of eight Arctic nations. The review highlights the need for culturally appropriate interventions to achieve universal access to water and meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) targets.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYGIENE AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Review
Psychology, Developmental
Sawayra Owais, Zoe Tsai, Troy Hill, Maria B. Ospina, Amy L. Wright, Ryan J. Van Lieshout
Summary: This meta-analysis examines the prevalence of mental health challenges among Indigenous youth in Canada. The study finds that Indigenous youth have a low prevalence of mental health challenges, with the exception of disruptive behaviors. However, the data on lifetime prevalence are limited, and there may be inaccuracies in prevalence estimates due to methodological bias and culturally unvalidated measures.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Review
Ecology
Ana Manero, Kat Taylor, William Nikolakis, Wiktor Adamowicz, Virginia Marshall, Alaya Spencer-Cotton, Mai Nguyen, R. Quentin Grafton
Summary: Non-market valuation (NMV) is an effective method to understand the value people place on ecosystem goods and services without market prices. Despite conceptual and methodological limitations, NMV has been increasingly applied to Indigenous contexts in the past 20 years. A global systematic literature review and meta-synthesis of 63 peer-reviewed studies on NMV applied to Indigenous peoples' values reveal important knowledge gaps in non-market valuation for other geographic areas.
ECOSYSTEM SERVICES
(2022)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Malika Abdul, Ale Ingabire, Chin Yu Nicole Lam, Bindi Bennett, Kelly Menzel, Kristen MacKenzie-Shalders, Louise van Herwerden
Summary: This systematic review aims to identify assessment approaches of Indigenous food sovereignty using core domains and to describe Indigenous research methodologies when assessing Indigenous food sovereignty.
NUTRITION & DIETETICS
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Jessica Lukawiecki, Jeffrey Wall, Rachel Young, Jared Gonet, Ghanimat Azhdari, Faisal Moola
Summary: The term 'biocultural' emphasizes the interconnected nature of life and human culture, and has been widely used in research on biological and cultural diversity conservation over the past few decades. It is most commonly applied in the realms of biocultural diversity, biocultural heritage, and biocultural approaches. However, the theory remains largely conceptual and there is a limited number of on-the-ground case studies.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2022)
Review
Nursing
Louise Racine, Letitia Johnson, Susan Fowler-Kerry
Summary: The integrative review identified a lack of understanding of Indigenous perspectives on cognitive impairment and dementia, emphasizing the importance of utilizing Indigenous traditional knowledge and culture in dementia care through meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
David Borish, Ashlee Cunsolo, Jamie Snook, Cate Dewey, Ian Mauro, Sherilee L. Harper
Summary: This article used a scoping review methodology to examine the connection between Rangifer and Indigenous well-being in the Arctic and Subarctic regions of North America. The study revealed a depth and diversity of knowledge on how Rangifer affects Indigenous culture, food security, livelihoods, psychological well-being, and social connections. However, gaps were found in understanding the psychological ties between Rangifer and Indigenous Peoples and the implications of Rangifer-related change on Indigenous well-being and adaptive capacity. The study highlights the urgent need for further research and greater inclusion of Indigenous Peoples in understanding Indigenous Rangifer relationships.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Mia M. M. Bennett
Summary: Infrastructure development in the North American Arctic relies on gravel, which is scarce in the region. Indigenous actors in both Alaska and Canada have fought legal battles to secure access to this resource. This article explores how the control over gravel has become a source of power and agency for Indigenous communities, and how it has shifted the dynamics of land ownership in the Arctic.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Matthew Berman
Summary: This study examines the impact of household harvesting on indigenous communities in the Arctic, and finds that government intervention in natural resource harvesting is related to residents' livelihood choices and quality of life. Intentions to remain in the community vary among residents in different regions, with similarities and differences found in relation to household harvesting, work income, and other factors.
Review
Oncology
Wendy Gifford, Margo Rowan, Peggy Dick, Shokoufeh Modanloo, Maggie Benoit, Zeina Al Awar, Liquaa Wazni, Viviane Grandpierre, Roanne Thomas, Lindsey Sikora, Ian D. Graham
Summary: The systematic review identified 20 interventions used by Indigenous Peoples living with cancer, aiming to support the healthcare journey, increase knowledge, provide psychosocial support, and promote dialogue about cancer. These interventions included community meetings, patient navigation, arts, and printed/online/audio materials. Predominantly female participants showed positive influences from the interventions evaluated, but none addressed all four dimensions of holistic wellness in Indigenous health.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2021)
Review
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Keunwoo Jeong, Alistair R. Mallard, Leanne Coombe, James Ward
Summary: The use of artificial intelligence and machine learning can be effective in predicting the risk of cardiometabolic diseases in urban Indigenous peoples. These technologies show good predictive ability and can help address the healthcare needs of this population by predicting diseases earlier and more rapidly than traditional methods.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ikechi G. Okpechi, Vinash Kumar Hariramani, Naima Sultana, Anukul Ghimire, Deenaz Zaidi, Shezel Muneer, Mohammed M. Tinwala, Feng Ye, Megan Sebastianski, Abdullah Abdulrahman, Branko Braam, Kailash Jindal, Maryam Khan, Scott Klarenbach, Soroush Shojai, Stephanie Thompson, Aminu K. Bello
Summary: This paper outlines a protocol for a scoping review assessing the impact of non-pharmacological interventions on cardiovascular disease risk factors and chronic kidney disease in Indigenous and remote dwelling populations. The review will use the RE-AIM framework to evaluate intervention impacts and conduct data analysis through screening references. Findings will be disseminated through traditional channels and to government and Indigenous leaders.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Magali Houde, Eva M. Krummel, Tero Mustonen, Jeremy Brammer, Tanya M. Brown, John Chetelat, Parnuna Egede Dahl, Rune Dietz, Marlene Evans, Mary Gamberg, Marie-Josee Gauthier, Jose Gerin-Lajoie, Aviaja Lyberth Hauptmann, Joel P. Heath, Dominique A. Henri, Jane Kirk, Brian Laird, Melanie Lemire, Ann E. Lennert, Robert J. Letcher, Sarah Lord, Lisa Loseto, Gwyneth A. MacMillan, Stefan Mikaelsson, Edda A. Mutter, Todd O'Hara, Sonja Ostertag, Martin Robards, Vyacheslav Shadrin, Merran Smith, Raphaela Stimmelmayr, Enooyaq Sudlovenick, Heidi Swanson, Philippe J. Thomas, Virginia K. Walker, Alex Whiting
Summary: Arctic Indigenous Peoples have made significant contributions to mercury monitoring and research in the Arctic. This article highlights examples of their involvement and discusses approaches for future activities. Collaborative processes and sustainable funding are key to the success of research and monitoring in the Arctic.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Review
Ecology
Jennie A. Knopp, Brianna Levenstein, Annette Watson, Ina Ivanova, Jennifer Lento
Summary: This study systematically reviews literature on Indigenous Knowledge (IK) about freshwater biodiversity in the Arctic regions and highlights the importance of Indigenous knowledge in understanding fish composition, habitat changes, and the impacts of climate change on freshwater ecosystems. However, there is still a need for further research to incorporate Indigenous worldviews and deepen the understanding of Arctic freshwater environments.
FRESHWATER BIOLOGY
(2022)