The Northern Corridor, Food Insecurity and the Resource Curse for Indigenous Communities in Canada

• Main Authors: Shirley Thompson, Stewart Hill, Annette Salles, Tanzim Ahmed, Ajarat Adegun, Uche Nwankwo
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: University of Calgary 2023
• Subjects: Political institutions and public administration (General); JF20-2112; Canada; Norman Wells; Northwest Territories; Nunavut; Shoal Lake; First Nations; inuit
• Online Access: https://doi.org/10.11575/sppp.v16i1.76032; https://doaj.org/article/582f7d6b1d46406e9299c3bd8f35cd29

Food insecurity rates for Canada’s Indigenous people are the worst among developed nations, demanding immediate action to prevent an impending health crisis. Food insecurity in Canada is widespread across most First Nations households (51 per cent). The highest food insecurity rates are experienced...