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Jennifer Wakegijig1, Geraldine Osborne, Sara Statham
1Government of Nunavut Department of Health, Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada.
International Journal of Circumpolar Health
|August 29, 2013
Summary
Food insecurity in the Eastern Canadian Arctic is a critical issue. A collaborative strategy, developed through community engagement, is fostering political action and public mobilization to address this challenge.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Community Nutrition
- Indigenous Health
Background:
- Pervasive food insecurity documented in the Eastern Canadian Arctic.
- Long-standing concerns raised by community members, Aboriginal organizations, public servants, and academics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a territorial food security strategy for Nunavut.
- To address widespread food insecurity and poverty reduction.
Main Methods:
- Community consultation model employed by the Nunavut Food Security Coalition.
- Data collection via community visits, stakeholder consultations, and member checking at a symposium.
Main Results:
- A continuous course of action based on community engagement and collective action was established.
- Sustained political interest and public mobilization around food insecurity in Nunavut achieved.
Conclusions:
- A unique, sustainable partnership formed between multiple organizations.
- The collaboration will inform policy development and represent the voice of Nunavummiut.
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