Gwen Healey Akearok
Biographic Data
| ID | 2742621 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Gwen Healey Akearok |
| GIVEN NAMES | Gwen Healey |
| FAMILY NAME | Akearok |
| SIGNATURE | AKEAROK G H |
| AFFILIATIONS | Qaujigiartiit Health Research Centre |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-9507-2610 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 12 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 6 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 12 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2019 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Strengthening networks in Arctic health research and education through mentorship and collaboration
held in Copenhagen, Denmark, from 26-28 May 2024. The meeting brought together 31 participants from across the Arctic, including Indigenous and non-Indigenous researchers, students, and health professionals. The aim was to enhance collaboration among circumpolar health networks and to develop a mentorship program supporting young scholars. Sessions included mapping exercises, regional health updates, and discussions on ethics, education, collabor…
Holistic Education and Pedagogy from the Inuit Worldview
This article delves into the intricate fabric of Inuit holistic pedagogical practice, balancing the narrative and the historical dominance of Western colonial education frameworks within Inuit Nunangat. For decades, Inuit knowledge and learning methodologies have been marginalized, leading to a disconnect between education and the cultural fabric of the Inuit community. Recognizing the urgent need for revitalization and elevation of Inuit pedagog…
Enriching Canada's Health Research Landscape with Inuit Knowledge, Methods, and Transformative Spaces
magine a place where inuit knowledge, critical thought, open dialogue, and innovation are the foundation of scholarship and graduate training for new and upcoming Inuit researchers.Where the brilliant minds of the Nunavut Network Environment for Indigenous Health Research (NEIHR)'s communities could convene to help shape the brilliant minds of the future.This is the vision for the Nunavut NEIHR at the Qaujigiartiit Health Research Centre in Iqalu…
Indigenous Engagement in Health Research in Circumpolar Countries
In this paper, we review existing ethical guidelines that support Circumpolar Indigenous Peoples’ engagement in health research. For this study, we collated national and regional ethical guidelines addressing health research engaging with Indigenous communities. Our study found that ethical guidelines addressing Indigenous engagement in health research have emerged in Canada and the U.S.A. Currently, there are no Indigenous-specific provisions in…
From Resilient to Thriving
In 2018 – 19, eight Indigenous and non-Indigenous individuals from Canada, Greenland/Denmark, Sweden, and Alaska/United States came together to address research questions relevant to Arctic nations’ shared challenges and opportunities. Our work incorporated critical, community-based perspectives on Arctic health and well-being and promoted strengths-based approaches developed in partnership with Arctic communities. In this article we describe the…
Early Childhood Education Training in Nunavut
In the past two decades, evidence has shown that quality early childhood education (ECE) has lasting positive impacts, enhances wellbeing in many domains, and contributes to reducing economic and health inequalities. In Canada, complex colonial history has affected Indigenous peoples’ child-rearing techniques, and there is a need to support community-owned programs and revitalize traditional values and practices. While several studies have descri…
Historical foundations and contemporary expressions of a right to health care in Circumpolar Indigenous contexts
Although numerous comparative Indigenous health policy analyses exist in the literature, to date, little attention has been paid to comparative analyses of Circumpolar health policy and the impact these policies may have on Indigenous peoples’ rights to health. In this article, we ground our discussion of Indigenous peoples’ right to access culturally appropriate and responsive health care within the context of the United Nations Declaration on t…
Where are the people? A scoping review on the use of the term “resilience” in Arctic health research and its relevance to community expressions of well-being
In the field of Arctic health, “resilience” is a concept used to describe the capacity to recover from adversities. The term is widely used in Arctic policy contexts; however, Arctic peoples and communities question whether “resilience” is an appropriate term to describe the human dimensions of health and well-being in the Arctic as it is currently applied. A scoping review of peer-reviewed and gray literature was conducted. We used searchable da…
Community health workers as a sustainable health care innovation
Health care delivery in the Circumpolar North is challenged by a scarcity of culturally relevant health care services, few medical providers trained in cross-cultural care, and high costs of transportation. Community health workers (CHWs) are primarily Indigenous individuals who provide on-the-ground health care and health promotion services in their own communities. The CHWs’ scope of work varies from health education to clinical care and often …
Cultural orientation and safety app for new and short-term health care providers in Nunavut
Identifying and Achieving Consensus on Health-Related Indicators of Climate Change in Nunavut
Indigenous peoples of the North are affected by climate change, and future changes in climate are likely to continue to pose serious challenges. Climate change and the resulting change in the environment and communities are believed to further compound existing health issues. There is considerable regional variation within the circumpolar world, and each area of the Canadian Arctic has its own unique environmental and societal characteristics. Th…
Exploring the Term “Resilience” in Arctic Health and Well-Being Using a Sharing Circle as a Community-Centered Approach
In the field of Arctic health, “resilience” is a term and concept used to describe capacity to recover from difficulties. While the term is widely used in Arctic policy contexts, there is debate at the community level on whether “resilience” is an appropriate term to describe the human dimensions of health and wellness in the Arctic. Further, research methods used to investigate resilience have largely been limited to Western science research met…
Exploring the Term “Resilience” in Arctic Health and Well-Being Using a Sharing Circle as a Community-Centered Approach
In the field of Arctic health, “resilience” is a term and concept used to describe capacity to recover from difficulties. While the term is widely used in Arctic policy contexts, there is debate at the community level on whether “resilience” is an appropriate term to describe the human dimensions of health and wellness in the Arctic. Further, research methods used to investigate resilience have largely been limited to Western science research met…
Cultural orientation and safety app for new and short-term health care providers in Nunavut
Identifying and Achieving Consensus on Health-Related Indicators of Climate Change in Nunavut
Indigenous peoples of the North are affected by climate change, and future changes in climate are likely to continue to pose serious challenges. Climate change and the resulting change in the environment and communities are believed to further compound existing health issues. There is considerable regional variation within the circumpolar world, and each area of the Canadian Arctic has its own unique environmental and societal characteristics. Th…
Exploring the Term “Resilience” in Arctic Health and Well-Being Using a Sharing Circle as a Community-Centered Approach
In the field of Arctic health, “resilience” is a term and concept used to describe capacity to recover from difficulties. While the term is widely used in Arctic policy contexts, there is debate at the community level on whether “resilience” is an appropriate term to describe the human dimensions of health and wellness in the Arctic. Further, research methods used to investigate resilience have largely been limited to Western science research met…
Cultural orientation and safety app for new and short-term health care providers in Nunavut
Early Childhood Education Training in Nunavut
In the past two decades, evidence has shown that quality early childhood education (ECE) has lasting positive impacts, enhances wellbeing in many domains, and contributes to reducing economic and health inequalities. In Canada, complex colonial history has affected Indigenous peoples’ child-rearing techniques, and there is a need to support community-owned programs and revitalize traditional values and practices. While several studies have descri…
Historical foundations and contemporary expressions of a right to health care in Circumpolar Indigenous contexts
Although numerous comparative Indigenous health policy analyses exist in the literature, to date, little attention has been paid to comparative analyses of Circumpolar health policy and the impact these policies may have on Indigenous peoples’ rights to health. In this article, we ground our discussion of Indigenous peoples’ right to access culturally appropriate and responsive health care within the context of the United Nations Declaration on t…
Where are the people? A scoping review on the use of the term “resilience” in Arctic health research and its relevance to community expressions of well-being
In the field of Arctic health, “resilience” is a concept used to describe the capacity to recover from adversities. The term is widely used in Arctic policy contexts; however, Arctic peoples and communities question whether “resilience” is an appropriate term to describe the human dimensions of health and well-being in the Arctic as it is currently applied. A scoping review of peer-reviewed and gray literature was conducted. We used searchable da…
Community health workers as a sustainable health care innovation
Health care delivery in the Circumpolar North is challenged by a scarcity of culturally relevant health care services, few medical providers trained in cross-cultural care, and high costs of transportation. Community health workers (CHWs) are primarily Indigenous individuals who provide on-the-ground health care and health promotion services in their own communities. The CHWs’ scope of work varies from health education to clinical care and often …
Indigenous Engagement in Health Research in Circumpolar Countries
In this paper, we review existing ethical guidelines that support Circumpolar Indigenous Peoples’ engagement in health research. For this study, we collated national and regional ethical guidelines addressing health research engaging with Indigenous communities. Our study found that ethical guidelines addressing Indigenous engagement in health research have emerged in Canada and the U.S.A. Currently, there are no Indigenous-specific provisions in…
From Resilient to Thriving
In 2018 – 19, eight Indigenous and non-Indigenous individuals from Canada, Greenland/Denmark, Sweden, and Alaska/United States came together to address research questions relevant to Arctic nations’ shared challenges and opportunities. Our work incorporated critical, community-based perspectives on Arctic health and well-being and promoted strengths-based approaches developed in partnership with Arctic communities. In this article we describe the…
Holistic Education and Pedagogy from the Inuit Worldview
This article delves into the intricate fabric of Inuit holistic pedagogical practice, balancing the narrative and the historical dominance of Western colonial education frameworks within Inuit Nunangat. For decades, Inuit knowledge and learning methodologies have been marginalized, leading to a disconnect between education and the cultural fabric of the Inuit community. Recognizing the urgent need for revitalization and elevation of Inuit pedagog…
Enriching Canada's Health Research Landscape with Inuit Knowledge, Methods, and Transformative Spaces
magine a place where inuit knowledge, critical thought, open dialogue, and innovation are the foundation of scholarship and graduate training for new and upcoming Inuit researchers.Where the brilliant minds of the Nunavut Network Environment for Indigenous Health Research (NEIHR)'s communities could convene to help shape the brilliant minds of the future.This is the vision for the Nunavut NEIHR at the Qaujigiartiit Health Research Centre in Iqalu…
Strengthening networks in Arctic health research and education through mentorship and collaboration
held in Copenhagen, Denmark, from 26-28 May 2024. The meeting brought together 31 participants from across the Arctic, including Indigenous and non-Indigenous researchers, students, and health professionals. The aim was to enhance collaboration among circumpolar health networks and to develop a mentorship program supporting young scholars. Sessions included mapping exercises, regional health updates, and discussions on ethics, education, collabor…
Indigenous Health, Education, and Rights (9 works) · Geography (8 works) · Indigenous Studies and Ecology (8 works) · Political science (8 works) · Indigenous (6 works) · Psychology (6 works) · Ecology (5 works) · Sociology (5 works) · Arctic (4 works) · Circumpolar star (4 works)