A recognized need for growing Northern economies and safer personal protective equipment for Government of Canada employees: research for the National Research Council of Canada’s Indigenous clothing ensemble project

Par Conseil national de recherches du Canada

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Auteur	Rechercher : Schnell, Autumn¹
Affiliation	Collectif des jeunes de l'Arctique occidental
Format	Texte, Rapport technique
Description physique	28 pages
Sujet	Northern economies; Indigenous people; Arctic; clothing; craft producers; Indigenous knowledge
Résumé	This research examines the importance of Indigenous Knowledge for outdoor clothing in the Arctic. Government of Canada (GoC) employees are issued clothing such as Gore-Tex outerwear, boots, rainwear, underpants, cargo pants, and more as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to keep them warm while working in the North. These employees feel as though their issued clothing could be improved by the addition of Indigenous Knowledge, through incorporation of Indigenous-made clothing with their PPE. Through interviews with Indigenous craft producers in the Arctic, volunteers with the Canadian Rangers and the Coast Guard Auxiliary, as well as a survey to GoC employees, this project examined personal preferences for PPE, and construction, care and longevity for Indigenous-made clothing. This was carried out to see if clothing handmade by northern Indigenous craft producers provided superior protection in harsh weather, from personal experience with the clothing, versus issued / commercially-available clothing. This research argues that by the purchasing of Indigenous clothing by Canadian Government departments, Northern economies will be bolstered, GoC employees can be better supported in their work and the economies for artists and craft producers in the North can also be improved. This, in turn, could improve the quality of life for northern communities.
Date de publication	2023-03-31
Maison d’édition	Western Arctic Youth Collective
Note	Titre courant : Growing Northern Economies and Safer Personal Protective Equipment Préparé pour : Le Conseil national de recherches du Canada et l'Institut de recherche Aurora
Langue	anglais
Publications évaluées par des pairs	Non
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Identificateur de l’enregistrement	877f0552-084c-4875-bb19-dedaaee89f50
Enregistrement créé	2024-11-05
Enregistrement modifié	2024-11-07

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