Game bird consumption in Dene communities of the Northwest Territories, Canada

Ratelle, Mylène; Haig, Laurie; Laird, Brian; Skinner, Kelly

doi:10.1017/s1368980021000021

Cited by 3 publications

(2 citation statements)

References 34 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…Lead shot was banned for hunting migratory wetland birds in North America, but lead shot, slugs, and bullets can still be legally used for large and small mammals and non-wetland birds [ 6 ]. Ptarmigan is a popular food item in northern communities in Canada [ 23 ], thus the use of lead shot for hunting ptarmigan (and other animals) could increase the lead exposure of people. In addition, two northern studies reported the number of old lead pellets found in birds, which indicates a hunter could be exposed to lead from other hunters.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…We therefore attempted to characterise the general potential for the biological transport of lead. Given the greater consumption of wild-harvested birds by people living in northern communities [ 23 ] and the long migratory paths of several of these species, it appeared important to explore potential lead exposure pathways for birds both in and beyond the Arctic. Therefore, for this secondary aim, several search strings were included that were not location specific.…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 1 more Smart Citation

Sources of exposure to lead in Arctic and subarctic regions: a scoping review

Stalwick

Ratelle

Gurney

et al. 2023

International Journal of Circumpolar Health

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Understanding lead exposure pathways is a priority because of its ubiquitous presence in the environment as well as the potential health risks. We aimed to identify potential lead sources and pathways of lead exposure, including long-range transport, and the magnitude of exposure in Arctic and subarctic communities. A scoping review strategy and screening approach was used to search literature from January 2000 to December 2020. A total of 228 academic and grey literature references were synthesised. The majority of these studies (54%) were from Canada. Indigenous people in Arctic and subarctic communities in Canada had higher levels of lead than the rest of Canada. The majority of studies in all Arctic countries reported at least some individuals above the level of concern. Lead levels were influenced by a number of factors including using lead ammunition to harvest traditional food and living in close proximity to mines. Lead levels in water, soil, and sediment were generally low. Literature showed the possibility of long-range transport via migratory birds. Household lead sources included lead-based paint, dust, or tap water. This literature review will help to inform management strategies for communities, researchers, and governments, with the aim of decreasing lead exposure in northern regions.

show abstract

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Sources of exposure to lead in Arctic and subarctic regions: a scoping review

Stalwick

Ratelle

Gurney

et al. 2023

International Journal of Circumpolar Health

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

Measurement of diet quality among First Nations peoples in Canada and associations with health: a scoping review

et al. 2023

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Background Given the increasing number and the diversity of dietary quality indices used for research, and the differences between settings, there is a need to identify valid indices of dietary quality in different contexts and populations and to identify their associations with health-related outcomes. Objectives The primary objective of this scoping review is to identify the tools used in determining dietary quality among First Nations and to describe the changes in diet. The second objective is to describe the associations identified in studies that have measured the relationship between health and dietary quality among First Nations; and the third objective is to identify factors associated with diet quality. Methods PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, Global Health, and Web of Science were searched from inception to June 2021 and updated in February 2022. Articles were included if the research subjects were First Nations, or if articles reported disaggregated subset data for First Nations. Eligible studies focused on nutrition and diet and were published in English or French. Results A total of 151 articles were included in the analysis. Studies used several indicators to measure if individuals adhered to dietary guidelines. Traditional food consumption was frequently used as an indicator of diet quality (n = 96). The consumption of store-bought foods was used as an indicator in 28 studies. Some studies used other diet quality indicators such as the Healthy Eating Index (n = 5) and ultra-processed food “NOVA” classification (n = 6). A trend for decreasing traditional food intake over time was apparent, alongside an increase in store-bought food intake. This trend was accompanied with declining health status, including the increased prevalence of overweight and obesity, diabetes, metabolic diseases, and dental caries. Conclusion This scoping review showed that diet quality among First Nations is improved when traditional foods are consumed. Reduced diet quality was associated with increased risk of noncommunicable diseases.

show abstract

Dietary Intakes of Traditional Foods for Dene/Métis in the Dehcho and Sahtú Regions of the Northwest Territories

et al. 2022

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

A dietary transition away from traditional foods and toward a diet of the predominantly unhealthy market is a public health and sociocultural concern throughout Indigenous communities in Canada, including those in the sub-Arctic and remote regions of Dehcho and Sahtú of the Northwest Territories, Canada. The main aim of the present study is to describe dietary intakes for macronutrients and micronutrients in traditional and market food from the Mackenzie Valley study. We also show the trends of contributions and differences of dietary intakes over time from 1994 data collected and reported by the Centre for Indigenous People’s Nutrition and Environment (CINE) in 1996. Based on 24-h dietary recall data, the study uses descriptive statistics to describe the observed dietary intake of the Dene First Nations communities in the Dehcho and Sahtú regions of the NWT. Indigenous people in Canada, like the sub-Arctic regions of Dehcho and Sahtú of the NWT, continue to consume traditional foods, although as a small percentage of their total dietary intake. The observed dietary intake calls for action to ensure that traditional food remains a staple as it is critical for the wellbeing of Dene in the Dehcho and Sahtú regions and across the territory.

show abstract

Game bird consumption in Dene communities of the Northwest Territories, Canada

Cited by 3 publications

References 34 publications

Sources of exposure to lead in Arctic and subarctic regions: a scoping review

Sources of exposure to lead in Arctic and subarctic regions: a scoping review

Measurement of diet quality among First Nations peoples in Canada and associations with health: a scoping review

Dietary Intakes of Traditional Foods for Dene/Métis in the Dehcho and Sahtú Regions of the Northwest Territories

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About