Areas Affected
What territories are the major terrtitories or provinces that are under Northern Food Insecurity issue umbrella?
Nunavut, North West Territories, and Yukon
What percentage of individuals report food inseucrity in Nunavut?
57%
What is the name of the major solution the government implemented?
Nutrition North Canada
What historical event has played a role in the food insecurity?
Residential School System & Colonization
Who is the most likely population to be food insecure in all of Canada?
The Indigenous People of Canada
What other parts of Canada experience food insecurity due to similar factors
Northern Ontario, Northern Manitoba, Northern Alberta, Remote locations
5.8 million
What is the biggest "thing" Nutrition North Canada does?
Subsidizes grocery and essential needs costs.
Why does location affect food insecurity?
Isolation, difficult to access major grocery stores, no maintained roads
What are the easiest things you can do to help with the food insecurity issues in Canada?
donate to food banks, donate to organizations who deliver the food.
What type of land is in Northern Canada causing food insecurity?
Tundra, icy, snowy, long periods of darkness
1 in 4
What happened to the food insecurity levels after the implementation of Nutrition North Canada?
Studies showed that the numbers actually increased.
Which factor(s) have reduced the hunting and living off the land abilities?
Residential Schools, colonization, climate change
Define Food Insecurity
a situation that exists when people lack secure access to sufficient amounts of safe and nutritious food”
Which province is most food insecure? *NOT TERRITORY*
Alberta
How much did the jug of orange juice cost that was on the slideshow?
$26.29
What does Naurvik mean?
the growing place
What is included in the umbrella of socio-economic status?
income, education levels, employment
If someone has access to unhealthy, or unsafe food, but do have food, are they food insecure or food secure?
Food Insecure, see defintion
Which of the major locations affected by the Northern Food Insecurity Issue has the highest numbers?
Nunavut
How much does it cost to feed a family of 4 in Iqaluit?
$1,721. 56
What does Naurvik do?
Arctic Research and community feasts
What is the cost of living in Iqaluit compared to London?
$5,138 per month
and $3,359 per month
What are the major concerns with food insecurity?
affects physical health, affects mental health, education, diet related diseases, cultural stability.