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Description: Many problems in modern computing require a visual component. That is to say, it is fairly common for applications to have a need to see their environments. These applications will typically employ techniques designed specifically to solve the particul...
Show moreMany problems in modern computing require a visual component. That is to say, it is fairly common for applications to have a need to see their environments. These applications will typically employ techniques designed specifically to solve the particular task needed for the application, and have little or no relation to the human visual system. Humans generally do not have difficulty interpreting the world around us. When traveling through known environments, we can easily recognize particular walls, doors and other objects in our view. We are not confused by the huge number factors that can complicate an image. The generalization and robustness of the human system would provide a huge benefit to any system that requires more advanced vision than is capable with the ad-hoc methods developed previously. If the underlying principles that make the human visual system so powerful can be identified and implemented programmatically, then a machine could reap the benefits obtained by humans. The purpose of this thesis is to demonstrate that a visual system modeled after the human visual system will be robust and accurate enough to solve real world problems - and to be useful in a non-trivial application. By developing neural networks that directly model the most primitive image processing cells of the human visual system, a platform can be built on which advanced vision systems can be developed.
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Date: 2008
Contributors: Alan Spara (author), Charles Brown (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Neural networks (Computer science)., QA76.87 .S63 2007
Type: thesis
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:dtc
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: No abstract available.
The original print copy of this thesis may be available here: http://wizard.unbc.ca/record=b1275084
Date: 2005
Contributors: Jeremy B. Ayotte (author), Katherine Parker (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Ungulates -- Nutrition -- British Columbia -- Tuchodi Watershed., Salt licks -- British Columbia -- Tuchodi Watershed., Minerals in animal nutrition -- British Columbia -- Tuchodi Watershed., QL737.U4 A96 2004
Type: thesis
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:dtc
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: The highly conserved family of RNA-binding proteins known as the VICKZ RNA-binding proteins play an integral role in the formation of cytoplasmic RNPs which leads to the stabilization, localization and translational control of many mRNA transcripts in ...
Show moreThe highly conserved family of RNA-binding proteins known as the VICKZ RNA-binding proteins play an integral role in the formation of cytoplasmic RNPs which leads to the stabilization, localization and translational control of many mRNA transcripts in the cell. The key investigation of this thesis was to analyse the binding ability of the VICKZ protein family member, the coding region determinant-binding protein (CRD-BP), both in-vitro and in cells. CRD-BP has four K-homology (KH) domains and two RNA-recognition motif (RRM) domains. Deletion studies in CRD-BP orthologs have shown that the KH domains, and not the RRM domains, are predominantly responsible for binding to RNA substrates. However, it is still unclear to what extent each of the KH domains play in their physical interaction with RNA molecules, nor is it known if each of the KH domains an play equal role in interacting with different RNA substrates. In an effort to address the above questions, we used site-directed mutagenesis to mutate the first glycine of the G-X-X-G motif in each KH domain separately, and in combinations. We mutated the glycine to an aspartate to introduce both physical and electrostatic hindrance for binding at the G-X-X-G motif. The goal was to determine if such a mutation can disrupt CRD-BP's ability to bind its RNA substrates both in-vitro and in cells. Our results showed that KG single mutants KH2, KH3 and KH4 did not disrupt the CRD-BP-c-myc CRD RNA interaction in-vitro. CRD-BP KH1 single mutant exhibited a modest reduction in binding to the c-myc CRD RNA substrate in-vitro. However, double KH domain mutations (KH1-2, KH1-3, and KH2-4) resulted in a complete abrogation of CRD-BP's ability to bind the c-myc CRD RNA substrate, suggesting these KH domains work in tandem to bind to the c-myc CRD RNA substrate in-vitro. Interestingly, the CRD-BP KH domain double mutant, KH3-4, showed only a modest reduction in the c-myc CRD RNA substrate binding, suggesting that the first glycine in the G-X-X-G motif of KH3 and KH4 doe
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Date: 2013
Contributors: Mark Barnes (author), Chow Lee (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: RNA-protein interactions., Protein binding., QP623.8.P75 B37 2013
Type: thesis
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:dtc
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) has significantly improved the health and well-being of many people living with HIV. Successful treatment with HAART requires a very high level of adherence, and continued engagement with health care service...
Show moreHighly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) has significantly improved the health and well-being of many people living with HIV. Successful treatment with HAART requires a very high level of adherence, and continued engagement with health care services. Particular challenges to successful treatment with HAART exist in northern BC, but little research has been done in this region. This study investigated the experiences of those prescribed HAART who live in northern BC in order to identify what barriers and supports exist to optimal adherence, and engagement in HIV-related care. In-depth interviews indicated the complex and intersecting factors which affect adherence and engagement in care. Proximal, intermediate and distal social determinant of health which are relevant to adherence and engagement in HIV-related care were identified. Depression and stress, prioritization, and access to medications and care were identified as mechanisms in which various factors acted as barriers to adherence and engagement in care. --Leaf ii.
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Date: 2014
Contributors: Michael David Jordan (author), Jos~e Lavoie (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: HIV-positive persons -- Services for -- British Columbia, Northern -- Evaluation., Chemotherapy, Combination -- British Columbia, Northern., Highly active antiretroviral therapy., HIV infections -- Treatment -- British Columbia, Northern., RA643.86.C2 J67 2013
Type: thesis
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:dtc
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: Grade 1 is markedly the most challenging and exciting time in a child’s school experience. These children are no longer the youngest at school, and chances are they have gained an inch or two in height; in this sense, it is a year to feel big. This als...
Show moreGrade 1 is markedly the most challenging and exciting time in a child’s school experience. These children are no longer the youngest at school, and chances are they have gained an inch or two in height; in this sense, it is a year to feel big. This also marks a time of learning how to read, one of the biggest milestones during the Grade 1 school year. Learning to read is an essential, and fundamental, component of being a successful student, as it spans across all grades and all curriculum. Guided reading can serve as an effective and practical teaching program in order to effectively support students’ journey of developing reading proficiency. This project describes my development of a guided reading manual for Grade 1 teachers... .
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Date: 2016
Contributors: Melissa Nielsen (author), Andrew Kitchenham (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia College of Arts, Social, and Health Sciences (Degree granting institution), Tina Fraser (Committee member), Deborah Thorvaldson (Committee member)
Subject: Guided reading -- Handbooks, manuals, etc., Reading (Primary) -- Handbooks, manuals, etc., Language arts (Primary) -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Type: research (documents)
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:gradprojects
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: Resource companies in Canada operate in remote locations, often hours away from the closest municipality where emergency services such as police, fire and emergency medical services are located. People and equipment use low grade roadways to travel in ...
Show moreResource companies in Canada operate in remote locations, often hours away from the closest municipality where emergency services such as police, fire and emergency medical services are located. People and equipment use low grade roadways to travel in and out of these locations and deal with the risks of incidents occurring. When an incident such as a motor vehicle collision does occur, the patient can be trapped in the wreckage for hours with no protection from the elements waiting for rescuers to arrive and provide critical interventions. Similarly, tank truck leaks and wildfires that start small can grow in size and severity without quick response actions from trained responders utilizing the appropriate equipment. We will investigate the frequency and severity of these and other incidents occurring in remote locations where resource companies are expanding into and evaluate whether the risks justify the commercial viability of a new service delivery. By analyzing the costs of these incidents to the resource companies in terms of injuries to humans and wildlife, environmental impact and also company reputation, we will see if there is a need for providing a more rapid response model. If the service is indeed justified, at what price point does it become palatable to the resource companies as they weigh the pros and cons of taking on additional costs. Our research will ask the question of the companies and then see if that pricing model will provide sufficient revenue to cover the costs to provide the service and provide a reasonable return on investment for the service provider. Some of the metrics used for the financial analysis will be payback periods to recoup the capital outlay, internal rates of return on the capital investment, and the net present value of the future revenues that are projected to be generated. At the conclusion of the study we can make an informed decision as to whether this venture is truly a wise investment of time, money, and manpower or if the return on investment is not worth the
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Date: 2013
Contributors: Tony M. Messer (author), Raymond Cox (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Emergency management -- Canada., Rescue work -- Canada -- Case studies., Emergency medical services -- Canada -- Planning., Rural health services -- Canada., First responders -- Canada., Industrial safety -- Canada -- Case studies., HV551.5.C2 M47 2013
Type: research (documents)
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:gradprojects
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: No abstract available.
The original print copy of this thesis may be available here: http://wizard.unbc.ca/record=b1219474
Date: 2001
Contributors: Katherine Patricia Bleiker (author), B. Staffan (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Abies lasiocarpa -- Diseases and pests -- British Columbia, Northern., Bark beetles -- British Columbia, Northern., Insect-plant relationships., SB608.F4 B54 2001
Type: thesis
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:dtc
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: This qualitative analysis examines the effects of gainsharing on both productivity and employee engagement in the British Columbia pulp and paper industry. The pulp and paper industry plays an important role in the provincial economy by contributing fo...
Show moreThis qualitative analysis examines the effects of gainsharing on both productivity and employee engagement in the British Columbia pulp and paper industry. The pulp and paper industry plays an important role in the provincial economy by contributing four billion dollars annually and employing over 10,000 workers in high-pay unionized jobs. However, the industry has seen a significant decline in the past ten years in the number of facilities operating, which has reduced employment and ultimately tax revenue in the province. The economic importance of the pulp and paper industry highlights the need for unions and management to work together. Management must engage the human capital of its employees in order to achieve a competitive advantage in the global market. Gainsharing is a means to increase productivity more importantly, it is a method of facilitating a cooperative relationship between unions and management. This cooperative relationship not only increases productivity, but also significantly reduces labour relations costs while promoting a sense of satisfaction, loyalty and commitment within the employees. In this project, I develop a model explicitly outlining the impact of gainsharing within the pulp and paper industry. I test the model by reviewing and summarizing existing literature. The results are strongly supportive of the positive impact of gainsharing on productivity, reduced labour relations costs, employee engagement and profitability. I present recommendations for the application for government involvement, which can contribute to the success of this process, thus contributing to the success of the pulp and paper industry. --P. 2.
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Date: 2010
Contributors: Angela Horianopoulos (author), Steven Cronshaw (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Pulpwood industry -- British Columbia., Gain sharing -- British Columbia., Paper industry workers -- British Columbia., Wood-pulp industry workers -- British Columbia., Incentives in industry -- British Columbia., HD9769.W53 C3 2010
Type: research (documents)
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:gradprojects
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: No abstract available.
The original print copy of this thesis may be available here: http://wizard.unbc.ca/record=b1304335
Date: 2007
Contributors: Dan S. Sparanese (author), Chow Lee (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: RNA-protein interactions., Protein binding., QP623.8.P75 S63 2006
Type: thesis
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:dtc
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: Sexual assault is associated with debilitating mental health consequences, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression, yet a significant gap exists within the literature around the care needed to address these consequences. As a resul...
Show moreSexual assault is associated with debilitating mental health consequences, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression, yet a significant gap exists within the literature around the care needed to address these consequences. As a result, this project seeks to answer the question: In adult women of childbearing age who have experienced a recent sexual assault, can access to post-assault follow-up care within two weeks of the assault decrease the prevalence and severity of PTSD and depression? Eligibility criteria for this literature review included research data published in 2004 or later regarding mental health follow-up care for adult women of childbearing age who have experienced sexual assault. The majority of participants within these primary studies included adult women of childbearing age from large urbanized areas. This review utilized an ecological framework that identified individual, personal relationship, community and societal influences that impact the mental health of women after sexual assault while highlighting multi-level strategies aimed at decreasing the emotional distress experienced by women. Utilizing a trauma informed approach to care that encompasses thorough assessment and action orientated care planning, preferably within two weeks of a sexual assault, was suggested to be important for coping with emotional and psychological trauma. Limitations of this project include the retrospective nature of the studies reviewed and their reliance on participant recall or provider documentation practices. Further research is needed to develop multi-level strategies that improve the mental health of women after sexual assault. --Leaf 2.
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Date: 2015
Contributors: Lisa Creelman (author), Lela Zimmer (Thesis advisor), Tracey Day (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Rape trauma syndrome -- Treatment., Learning disabled children -- Education., Children with mental disabilities -- Education., RC560.R36 C74 2015
Type: research (documents)
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:gradprojects
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: The Ts'msyen Nation of the Terrace area of northern British Columbia has a rich cultural tradition that is not adequately represented in local public school music curricula, despite the support of government policy documents and First Nations organizat...
Show moreThe Ts'msyen Nation of the Terrace area of northern British Columbia has a rich cultural tradition that is not adequately represented in local public school music curricula, despite the support of government policy documents and First Nations organizations for such representation, and despite the significant proportion of First Nations students in the school district. This study seeks to develop resources for music teaching that reflect local Ts'msyen culture, heritage and language, in a manner consistent with Ts'msyen culture and protocol. The study consists of interviews with six Ts'msyen elders to determine their views about (1) the advisability of including Ts'msyen music in public schools (2) protocol for the use of Ts'msyen music in schools (3) ideas and material for presenting Ts'msyen music in schools. Finally, I examine other cultural information provided in the interviews and present teaching material that conforms to the guidelines that emerged from the study.
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Date: 2009
Contributors: Anne B. Hill (author), Judith Lapadat (Thesis advisor), Margaret Anderson (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Music -- Instruction and study -- Juvenile., Tsimshian Indians -- Songs and music -- Study and teaching (Elementary)., Tsimshian Indians -- Songs and music., MT1 .H55 2009
Type: thesis
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:dtc
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: This thesis presents three novel image models based on Scale Invariant Feature Transform (SIFT) features and the k-Nearest Neighbors (k-NN) machine learning methodology. While SIFT features characterize an image with distinctive keypoints, the k-NN fil...
Show moreThis thesis presents three novel image models based on Scale Invariant Feature Transform (SIFT) features and the k-Nearest Neighbors (k-NN) machine learning methodology. While SIFT features characterize an image with distinctive keypoints, the k-NN filters away and normalizes the keypoints with a two-fold goal: (i) compressing the image size, and (ii) reducing the bias that is induced by the variance of keypoint numbers among object classes. Object recognition is approached as a supervised machine learning problem, and the models have been formulated using Support Vector Machines (SVMs). These object recognition models have been tested for single and multiple object detection, and for asymmetrical rotational recognition. Finally, a hierarchical probabilistic framework with basic object classification methodology is formulated as a multi-class learning framework. This framework has been tested for automatic image annotation generation. Object recognition models were evaluated using recognition rate (rank 1) whereas the annotation task was evaluated using the well-known Information Retrieval measures: precision, recall, average precision and average recall.
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Date: 2010
Contributors: Md. Kamrul Hasan (author), Liang Chen (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Computer vision -- Mathematical models., Image processing -- Digital techniques., Pattern recognition systems., Optical pattern recognition., TA1634 .H37 2009
Type: thesis
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:dtc
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: Initial teacher perceptions of the impact of the new Alberta Social Studies curriculum on teaching practices were examined. Social Studies teachers in Northwest Alberta were surveyed, quantitatively and qualitatively, about the use of critical thinking...
Show moreInitial teacher perceptions of the impact of the new Alberta Social Studies curriculum on teaching practices were examined. Social Studies teachers in Northwest Alberta were surveyed, quantitatively and qualitatively, about the use of critical thinking skills in their teaching practices before, and after, implementation of the Grade 12 curriculum. Quantitatively, no significant differences in teaching practices were found. Neither were there any differences in teaching practices found when teachers were differentiated by the variables of sex, total teaching experience, Social Studies teaching experience and department size. However, there were increases found in workshop attendance. Qualitatively, the results aligned with the literature related to teachers' concerns of time, resources, technology, collegial support, professional development, and classroom environment only one exception related to teacher experience was found. School administrators, professional development planners, curriculum designers, and assessors of the implementation of new curricula would find this study of interest. --P. ii.
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Date: 2010
Contributors: Susan E. Mills (author), Bruce Galenza (Thesis advisor), Peter MacMillan (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Social sciences -- Study and teaching (Secondary) -- Alberta -- Evaluation., Education, Secondary -- Curricula -- Alberta., H62.5.C3 M55 2010
Type: thesis
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:dtc
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: The concept of development is under immense scrutiny. By questioning what is development and development for whom?' a re-thinking of these practices is underway throughout the world. Critical development practitioners are seriously evaluating developme...
Show moreThe concept of development is under immense scrutiny. By questioning what is development and development for whom?' a re-thinking of these practices is underway throughout the world. Critical development practitioners are seriously evaluating development' to better understand the divided views between the North and South from a richly interdisciplinary perspective. In my thesis, I present findings of a recent research project in which I sought the perspectives of eight Indigenous Maya leaders of El Quiché, Guatemala. Based on interviews conducted in September 2010 in the Guatemalan highland city of Santa Cruz del Quiché and surrounding area, I attempt to better understand the meaning(s) of the word development from an Indigenous perspective, and how a self-determined vision of life best suits local communities. Based on their lived experiences, the Indigenous Maya interviewees asserted that development' practices prescribed by the local government and country's elites, as well as outside non-government organizations and multinational corporations, are not in the best interests of the Indigenous population. I attempt to highlight how the imposition of the development' itself has become, to these leaders, synonymous with forms of racism, inequality, exclusion, oppression and a loss of Indigenous identity and culture. Rather, Maya leaders in El Quiché stress the right to self-determined development, cultural preservation and a more holistic vision of life for individuals and communities. --P. ii.
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Date: 2011
Contributors: Alexandra Pedersen (author), Catherine Nolin (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Mayas -- Guatemala -- Ethnic identity., Mayas -- Civil rights -- Guatemala., Indians of Central America -- Guatemala -- Ethnic identity., Rural development -- Guatemala., F1435.3.E72 P43 2011
Type: thesis
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:dtc
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: Since 1980s, Mexico has undergone extensive economic restructuring symbolic of broader' globalization' trends. Substantial changes to Mexican economic, political and social structures have been informed by neo-liberal principles of development. Structu...
Show moreSince 1980s, Mexico has undergone extensive economic restructuring symbolic of broader' globalization' trends. Substantial changes to Mexican economic, political and social structures have been informed by neo-liberal principles of development. Structural adjustment policies (SAPs) and the more recent phase of economic restructuring, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), are two neo-liberal economic strategies implemented in Mexico to achieve trade liberalization and deregulation. The impacts of economic restructuring on Mexicans vary depending on gender, class and geographical location (whether urban or rural). Guided by the gender and development (GAD) theoretical framework, I explore answers to the question ' what are the gendered impacts of Mexican economic restructuring and how have disadvantaged Mexican women responded to these impacts?' By using secondary research methodologies to explore feminist development literature pertaining to the gendered impacts of economic restructuring in conjunction with literature specific to Mexico, this project analyzes structural changes on a macro level while drawing out contextual examples of gender specific survival strategies. This study suggests that urban and rural disadvantaged women in Mexico have responded to negative impacts of economic restructuring in similar ways by mobilizing into grassroots organizations (GROs). Membership in a grassroots organization serves the dual purpose of meeting immediate perceived needs while containing the potential for empowering women to challenge gender ideologies confining their activities in broader contexts. Overall, this project concludes that gender must be a central element in all development efforts. The concerns of women's grassroots organizations and women's struggles against gender subordination must be fully recognized and represented in policy formation and implementation processes in order to foster greater equality in development.--Page i.
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Date: 2002
Contributors: Amy Melissa Schell (author), Fiona MacPhail (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Women -- Mexico -- Economic conditions -- 21st century., Mexico -- Economic conditions -- 1982-, Equality -- Economic aspects -- Mexico., HD6057.5.M4 S34 2002
Type: research (documents)
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:gradprojects
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: This thesis examines the expansion of the concept of security to include environmental threats. Contrary to conventional opinion the expansion of security can take place not only in terms of global security, but also national security. In order to demo...
Show moreThis thesis examines the expansion of the concept of security to include environmental threats. Contrary to conventional opinion the expansion of security can take place not only in terms of global security, but also national security. In order to demonstrate this, the thesis studies the threat posed to Canada from environmental degradation in the Russian North. This study includes not only an analysis of the threats that exist to Canada, but also an examination of the Canadian governments' responses to these threats. The analysis demonstrates that in most cases the Canadian government has failed to properly identify and properly address these environmental threats and thus there is a need for a re-evaluation of the scope of national security.
The original print copy of this thesis may be available here: http://wizard.unbc.ca/record=b1191368
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Date: 1998
Contributors: Natasja Treiberg (author), Greg Poelzer (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Canada -- National security., Canada -- Foreign relations -- Russia (Federation), Security, International -- Environmental aspects., National security -- Environmental aspects -- Canada., JX1515 .T74 1998
Type: thesis
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:dtc
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: The habitat requirements of juvenile Arctic grayling (Thymallus arcticus) were assessed in the Williston watershed, British Columbia, where the population is currently red-listed (critically imperiled). Temperature preferences of juvenile Arctic grayli...
Show moreThe habitat requirements of juvenile Arctic grayling (Thymallus arcticus) were assessed in the Williston watershed, British Columbia, where the population is currently red-listed (critically imperiled). Temperature preferences of juvenile Arctic grayling was assessed behaviorally using a shuttlebox system, and an information theoretic approach analysis of logistic regression models was used to evaluate the influence of environmental factors on the distribution of juvenile Arctic grayling throughout the Williston watershed. Temperature preference of juvenile Arctic grayling did not vary between the two tributaries in the watershed (p = 0.77) and the average preferred temperature was 16.84 ± 0.66 °C (n = 28). Comparisons of the preferred temperature to ambient water temperatures suggested that juvenile Arctic grayling will avoid areas where maximum water temperature is above the preferred temperature. There was a positive association between juvenile Arctic grayling occurrence and stream order (SO) and stream order multiplied by distance from the Williston reservoir (SDRxSO), as well as a negative association with the mean daily water temperature variance (varT) and average water temperature (aveT). Overall these findings suggest that large river systems are important juvenile Arctic grayling habitat and management decision should be made to ensure protection of this habitat throughout the range of this species. --P. ii.
The original print copy of this thesis may be available here: http://wizard.unbc.ca/record=b1741116
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Date: 2011
Contributors: Sarah C. F. Hawkshaw (author), Mark Shrimpton (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Arctic grayling -- Effect of temperature on -- British Columbia -- Williston Watershed., Arctic grayling -- Habitat -- British Columbia -- Williston Watershed., Arctic grayling -- British Columbia -- Williston Watershed -- Geographic distribution., Arctic grayling -- Behavior -- British Columbia -- Williston Watershed., QL638.S2 H39 2011
Type: thesis
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:dtc
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: The need to provide culturally competent health care and social service has become a major concern for social workers, health professionals, and researchers. Many researchers suggest ways to implement culturally competent programs and services, such as...
Show moreThe need to provide culturally competent health care and social service has become a major concern for social workers, health professionals, and researchers. Many researchers suggest ways to implement culturally competent programs and services, such as diversity training for staff, the building of cordial relations with the communities around the service centers, implementing culturally responsive service policies, and hiring from the communities to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of service users. Others advocate the need to introduce programs such as interpretation service to eliminate language barriers. They also emphasize the development of practice guidelines which should include self-assessment, enquiry about a client's cultural background, and the need to acquire cultural knowledge. Although, the above suggestions see the need for changes in the traditional way of providing health care and social service, there has been little examination of the link between culture, illness, and healing. It shows that many practitioners do not see the importance of implementing culturally competent services and programs within the health care and social service settings. Further, much of the current debates on cultural competence focus on services and programs provided by mental health practitioners and nurses, but very little research has been conducted from a social work perspective. The Child and Women's Diversity Program at the Alberta Children's Hospital tries to correct these deficiencies in cultural competence by providing a cultural based consultation to social workers, physicians, and psychologists. --P. i.
The original print copy of this thesis may be available here: http://wizard.unbc.ca/record=b1644017
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Date: 2009
Contributors: Johnson Opoku (author), Glen Schmidt (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Social work with minorities -- Alberta., Social service -- Research -- Cross-cultural studies., Multiculturalism -- Health aspects -- Alberta., Hospitals -- Case management services -- Cross-cultural studies., HV3176 .O66 2009
Type: research (documents)
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:gradprojects
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: The purpose of this project was to develop an effective gang prevention program. A literature review on effective programs for vulnerable youth was used to design an after school gang prevention program. The program, named The BEAT, provides a flexible...
Show moreThe purpose of this project was to develop an effective gang prevention program. A literature review on effective programs for vulnerable youth was used to design an after school gang prevention program. The program, named The BEAT, provides a flexible, youth-centred curriculum with the goal of reducing anti-social behaviours and building healthy relationships. The BEAT teaches interpersonal skills through discussions, activities, mentoring, life skill development and recreational opportunities. The program is designed to partner with family support programs and community agencies to create a wraparound approach to support vulnerable adolescent males, ages 11 to 14. The BEAT provides 11 group sessions with two follow up sessions and contains resource links and activities for group facilitators. --Leaf ii.
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Date: 2014
Contributors: Jennifer C. Povoledo (author), Linda O'Neill (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Gang prevention -- British Columbia -- Prince George., Problem youth -- Services for -- British Columbia -- Prince George., Juvenile deliquency -- British Columbia -- Prince George -- Prevention., HV6439.C32 P757 2014
Type: research (documents)
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:gradprojects
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: Recent work in salmon spawning streams has shown that sediment resuspended during nest construction aggregates with salmon organic matter to form suspended particles called flocs. These nutrient-rich flocs interact with streambed biofilms suggesting a ...
Show moreRecent work in salmon spawning streams has shown that sediment resuspended during nest construction aggregates with salmon organic matter to form suspended particles called flocs. These nutrient-rich flocs interact with streambed biofilms suggesting a potential floc trapping mechanism that drives biofilm growth. Using the Horsefly spawning channel, the role of biofilms in trapping fine sediment was evaluated as a mechanism of salmon-derived nutrient processing. In the active spawn period, biofilm was reduced in abundance while the streambed sediment infiltration was at its highest level. During salmon die-off, downstream biofilm abundance recovered to pre-spawn values indicating a nutrient pulse over a small scale. With the re-established biofilm layer, sediment was increasingly trapped at the streambed surface by biofilms. This increase in biofilm abundance will likely influence the nutrient dynamics at all levels of the stream foodweb. Biofilms transfer increases in productivity to higher trophic levels. This transfer has a positive effect on the next generation of juvenile salmon growth and survivorship. --P.ii.
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Date: 2011
Contributors: Sam J. Albers (author), Ellen Petticrew (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Salmon -- Habitat., Biofilms., Stream ecology., Salmon -- Spawning., River sediments -- Research -- British Columbia -- Horsefly River., SH167.S17 A43 2010
Type: thesis
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:dtc
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: The most dramatic effect of the colonization process is that the colonized are forced to occupy multiple conflicting spaces. Since Aboriginal peoples are caught between traditional viewpoints and mainstream European thought, they struggle to find a spa...
Show moreThe most dramatic effect of the colonization process is that the colonized are forced to occupy multiple conflicting spaces. Since Aboriginal peoples are caught between traditional viewpoints and mainstream European thought, they struggle to find a space where they can negotiate their identity. Both Three Day Road and Monkey Beach depict the windigo and sasquatch / b'gwus living in what Homi K. Bhabha refers to as a liminal space' ..., and illustrate how both the windigo and sasquatch / b'gwus are caught between the cultural understandings of both European descendants and Aboriginal peoples. By illuminating the roles of windigo and sasquatch/b'gwus in both contemporary literature by Aboriginal writers and Aboriginal oral tradition, my thesis reflects my struggles with the tensions between Eurocentric concepts of knowledge, culture, and values of spirituality and diverse Aboriginal worldviews. --P. iii.
The original print copy of this thesis may be available here: http://wizard.unbc.ca/record=b1737958
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Date: 2011
Contributors: Crystal Dawn Smith (author), Maryna Romanets (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Canadian literature -- Native authors -- History and criticism., Canadian literature -- Indian authors -- History and criticism., Boyden, Joseph, 1966- . Three day road., Robinson, Eden. Monkey beach., PS8089.5.I6 S65 2011
Type: thesis
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:dtc
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: The Northern Health Authority, a healthcare region located in northern British Columbia, executed a case study to analyze the current distribution relationship between G.R. Baker Hospital Pharmacy in Quesnel, B.C. and Prince George Regional Hospital Ph...
Show moreThe Northern Health Authority, a healthcare region located in northern British Columbia, executed a case study to analyze the current distribution relationship between G.R. Baker Hospital Pharmacy in Quesnel, B.C. and Prince George Regional Hospital Pharmacy. The purpose of the study was to examine the organizational structure, personnel relationships, and business processes that exist between the two facilities, in order to determine which processes in the current distribution network are working well, and to learn which areas require improvement. In order to complete the case study, a brief questionnaire was sent to G.R. Baker Hospital Pharmacy staff to glean further insight into the positive and negative factors of the service they currently receive. Further interviews were conducted with the Pharmacy Manager at G.R. Baker Hospital Pharmacy to determine satisfaction levels with the services provided. Finally, an observation of shipping practices was conducted to analyze the time and cost requirements for providing such service. The study resulted in the identification of several factors that are working well within the distribution relationship between G.R. Baker Hospital Pharmacy and Prince George Regional Hospital Pharmacy, particularly with respect to the provision of pre-packaged and convenience packaged products. The study also identified problem areas, primarily with respect to the limitations on the number of days per week for ordering, and the early cut-off times required by Prince George Regional Hospital Pharmacy. The primary recommendation resulting from this case study is to use this case as a building block for subsequent studies into the provision of drug distribution services and the establishment of distribution relationships with other regional facilities, leading to more efficient supply chain management and better utilization of limited resources.--P.ii-iii.
The original print copy of this thesis may be available here: http://wizard.unbc.ca/record=b1435039
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Date: 2008
Contributors: Kirsten Thomson (author), Balbinder Deo (Thesis advisor), Cameron Egli (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Hospital pharmacies -- British Columbia -- Quesnel -- Case studies., Hospital pharmacies -- British Columbia -- Prince George -- Case studies., Hospitals -- Drug distribution systems -- Evaluation., Business logistics -- British Columbia, Northern -- Case studies., Pharmacy management -- British Columbia, Northern., RA975.5.P5 T46 2008
Type: research (documents)
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:gradprojects
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: Resilience is an increasingly invoked theoretical construct to explain why and how people manage to retain their health despite experiencing adversity. Improved vagal tone (higher heart rate variability HRV) is supported in the literature as an indicat...
Show moreResilience is an increasingly invoked theoretical construct to explain why and how people manage to retain their health despite experiencing adversity. Improved vagal tone (higher heart rate variability HRV) is supported in the literature as an indicator of positive cardiovascular health outcomes. Utilizing a measure of HRV as a proxy for health resilience outcomes, historical datasets of healthy undergraduate students were utilized to elucidate the relationship between measured hostility (high and low), evoked emotions (happy and angry) and smiling behaviours to better understand some factors contributing to positive physiological health (i.e., heart rate variability as an indicator of positive health outcomes). Results indicate that smile parameters vary meaningfully as a function of the type of elicited emotion interview participants undergo and as a function of gender and hostility level. However, the smiling behaviour was not predictive of physiological outcomes. --Leaf ii.
The original print copy of this thesis may be available here: http://wizard.unbc.ca/record=b1950545
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Date: 2014
Contributors: Darby Marie Eakins (author), Ken Prkachin (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Health risk assessment., Resilience (Personality trait), Emotions -- Health aspects., RA427.3 .E25 2013
Type: thesis
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:dtc
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: Elementary school counsellors (ESC) play a crucial role in facilitating partnerships between family and school. lbis study explores ESCs' perceptions of their role with families. lbis qualitative, inductive research utilizes a descriptive/ exploratory ...
Show moreElementary school counsellors (ESC) play a crucial role in facilitating partnerships between family and school. lbis study explores ESCs' perceptions of their role with families. lbis qualitative, inductive research utilizes a descriptive/ exploratory approach. The participants were four ESCs, with backgrounds in teaching, and elementary school counselling, working in elementary schools within one school district in the Northern British Columbian public school system. Data were obtained using semi-structured interviews. Interviews were transcribed verbatim, and data analysis processes included: sorting, coding, categorizing, and memoing. The participants discussed a number of ways of working with families to promote the child's progress in school. A variety of role and family related challenges emerged from the participants' discussions. Strategies to address these challenges are explored. Findings from this study indicated that ESCs use consultation processes to work in partnership with families, and with the child, to support the child's positive academic and social development.
The original print copy of this thesis may be available here: http://wizard.unbc.ca/record=b1220583
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Date: 2001
Contributors: Jennifer Vivienne Martha Ritchie (author), Paul Madak (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Counseling in elementary education., Parent-teacher relationships., Home and school., Education, Elementary -- Parent participation., LB1047.5 .R58 2001
Type: thesis
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:dtc
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: No abstract available.
The original print copy of this thesis may be available here: http://wizard.unbc.ca/record=b1242154
Date: 2004
Contributors: Jennifer L. McConnachie (author), Ellen L. Petticrew (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Suspended sediments -- Environmental aspects -- British Columbia -- O'Ne-eil Creek., Salmon -- British Columbia -- O'Ne-eil Creek., Stream ecology -- British Columbia -- O'Ne-eil Creek., GB1399.9.C2 M33 2003
Type: thesis
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:dtc
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: As a hybrid text, Of Cycles and Disturbances is blend of creative and theoretical writing that explores the complex and sometimes destructive relationship humans have with nonhuman environments. While writing towards an apprenticeship of the land, my c...
Show moreAs a hybrid text, Of Cycles and Disturbances is blend of creative and theoretical writing that explores the complex and sometimes destructive relationship humans have with nonhuman environments. While writing towards an apprenticeship of the land, my creative and theoretical texts explore: language and story memory and things remembered connection to place and a rooted sense of place the relationship between home and the wild the negative effects of resource extraction and processing on nonhuman environments and my complicated relationship with resource extraction. By combining lined poetry, prose poems, experiential creative non-fiction, photographs and a theoretical framework, my thesis surrounds and works towards an understanding of nature and my own involvement in the cycles and disturbances of the wild. The forces that work to transform and destroy nature and the ways in which poetry can work against those forces as both a form of activism and a didactic tool is the focus of this project. --Leaf ii.
The original print copy of this thesis may be available here: http://wizard.unbc.ca/record=b1844624
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Date: 2013
Contributors: Justin Foster (author), Rob Budde (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Nature in literature., Nature -- Poetry., PN48 .F67 2012
Type: thesis
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:dtc
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: This research examines the impact of climate change and MPB harvest on streamflow in northern British Columbia using the Hydrologiska Byr~\u2022ns Vattenbalansmodell-Environment Canada model (HBV-EC) a semi-distributed conceptual hydrologic model. Stre...
Show moreThis research examines the impact of climate change and MPB harvest on streamflow in northern British Columbia using the Hydrologiska Byr~\u2022ns Vattenbalansmodell-Environment Canada model (HBV-EC) a semi-distributed conceptual hydrologic model. Streamflow for the Goathorn Creek watershed in Telkwa is modeled under the IPCC A1B, A2 and B1 emissions scenarios. The TreeGen downscaling method and four global climate models were used to generate future climate. Global climate models used were the Canadian developed CGCM3, ECHAM5 from Germany, GFDL-CM2.1 from the United States and CSIRO-Mk from Australia. Under all climate scenarios HBV-EC modeled a 16 percent reduction in mean annual flows the timing of spring peak flows was also forecast to occur up to 30 days earlier in the year. A change in the timing of peak flows and an overall reduction in mean flows will have important implications for water managers, domestic users and industrial development within the Bulkley Valley. The HBV-EC model was also used to model Moffat Creek streamflow under various harvest scenarios for mountain pine beetle stands. The model predicted an increase in streamflow with an increase in harvest area. When compared to measured streamflow it was however found that average spring discharge during the MPB epidemic was 14 percent lower than it had been during the previous 30 years. The low spring discharge during the MPB epidemic appeared to be related to the 9 percent decrease in SWE for the same years however further investigation is required.
The original print copy of this thesis may be available here: http://wizard.unbc.ca/record=b1674819
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Date: 2010
Contributors: Faye Hirshfield (author), Jueyi Sui (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Ecohydrology -- British Columbia -- Goathorn Creek Watershed., Ecohydrology -- British Columbia -- Moffat Creek Watershed., Streamflow -- British Columbia -- Goathorn Creek Watershed., Streamflow -- British Columbia -- Moffat Creek Watershed., Logging -- Environmental aspects -- British Columbia -- Goathorn Creek Watershed., Logging -- Environmental aspects -- British Columbia -- Moffat Creek Watershed., QH541.15.E19 H57 2010
Type: thesis
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:dtc
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: The Bathurst barren-ground caribou (Rangifer tarandus groenlandicus) herd decreased by 90% from 1986-2009. Increased intensity of insect harassment due to climatic warming is hypothesized as a factor contributing to the decline. I monitored weather, tr...
Show moreThe Bathurst barren-ground caribou (Rangifer tarandus groenlandicus) herd decreased by 90% from 1986-2009. Increased intensity of insect harassment due to climatic warming is hypothesized as a factor contributing to the decline. I monitored weather, trapped insects, and recorded caribou behavior during 2007-2009. Oestrid fly (Oestridae) presence, and mosquito (Culicidae) and black fly (Simuliidae) activity/abundance were best explained by temperature, wind speed, light intensity, barometric pressure, relative humidity, vegetation, topography, and location. Time of day and growing degree days also affected mosquito and black fly levels. Conditions favouring mosquito activity declined, while those favouring black and oestrid fly activity increased since the mid 1980s. Mosquitoes had relatively little effect on caribou behavior. Insect avoidance increased when oestrids were present or black flies were active at moderate-high levels. Understanding differential effects of macroparasites on Rangifer behavior is necessary to predict herd dynamics in the context of a changing climate across northern Canada. --P.ii.
The original print copy of this thesis may be available here: http://wizard.unbc.ca/record=b1677083
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Date: 2011
Contributors: Leslie A. Witter (author), Christopher Johnson (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Barren ground caribou -- Behavior -- Climatic factors -- Canada, Northern., Barren ground caribou -- Effect of global warming on -- Canada, Northern., Insects -- Behavior -- Climatic factors -- Canada, Northern., QL737.U55 W58 2010
Type: thesis
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:dtc
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: The Adult Guardianship Act proclaimed in British Columbia in 2000 was a legal response that provides a mandate for designated agencies to look into reports of vulnerable adults who are abused, neglected, or self neglected. Important guiding principles ...
Show moreThe Adult Guardianship Act proclaimed in British Columbia in 2000 was a legal response that provides a mandate for designated agencies to look into reports of vulnerable adults who are abused, neglected, or self neglected. Important guiding principles are embedded in the legislation intended to safeguard the principal of autonomy. This legislation requires designated agency staff to be simultaneously responsible for the mandate to care for vulnerable adults who are experiencing abuse, neglect, or self neglect and to uphold the principle of the right to autonomy. This qualitative research study describes the experiences and decisions social workers encounter in adult guardianship practice with older adults, particularly as it relates to the ethical dimensions of the practice. Results suggest that social workers look for and find ways to balance support for both autonomy and care by improvising ethical jazz. Questions were raised about the viability of integrating adult protection and health care. --P. ii.
The original print copy of this thesis may be available here: http://wizard.unbc.ca/record=b1674817
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Date: 2011
Contributors: Louise Holland (author), Dawn Hemingway (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Social work with older people -- British Columbia., British Columbia. Adult Guardianship Act., Guardian and ward -- British Columbia., Older people -- Services for -- British Columbia., HV1475.B8 H65 2010
Type: thesis
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:dtc
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: Terahertz time-domain spectroscopy was used to simultaneously predict the density and moisture content of four wood species (Aspen, Birch, Hemlock and Fir). Using a fixed value for the dielectric function of water, it was found that moisture content wa...
Show moreTerahertz time-domain spectroscopy was used to simultaneously predict the density and moisture content of four wood species (Aspen, Birch, Hemlock and Fir). Using a fixed value for the dielectric function of water, it was found that moisture content was systematically underestimated at low moisture contents, which results from changes in the dielectric function of water as it goes from free to bound in nature. The variation of the dielectric function of water with moisture content was studied further, and the results show that the dielectric function of water does indeed change with moisture content. The results are a large step forward in our understanding of wood-water interactions at Terahertz frequencies, and therefore useful for applications in wood science. --Leaf i.
The original print copy of this thesis may be available here: http://wizard.unbc.ca/record=b1977014
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Date: 2015
Contributors: Belal Ahmed (author), Ian Hartley (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Wood -- Density -- Measurement., Wood -- Moisture -- Measurement., Terahertz spectroscopy., TS835 .A36 2014
Type: thesis
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:dtc
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: The objective of this study is to develop a physically-based distributed glacier mass balance (GMB) model for Place Glacier, British Columbia, Canada, and apply the model to develop the historic and the future mass balance. The model is forced with cli...
Show moreThe objective of this study is to develop a physically-based distributed glacier mass balance (GMB) model for Place Glacier, British Columbia, Canada, and apply the model to develop the historic and the future mass balance. The model is forced with climate data from Regional Atmospheric Modeling System (RAMS) mesoscale atmospheric model output from 1979-2008 for developing historic mass balance on Place Glacier. The model is also run in the future (2009-2040) to develop a projection of mass balance. The model simulated the historic glacier-wide summer and winter balance on Place Glacier satisfactorily. For all years, root mean squared error (RMSE) in simulated summer and winter balance are 0.43 m water equivalent (w.e.) and 0.27 m w.e., respectively. Over the period of 29 years, the model simulated a cumulative net mass balance of -33.72 m w.e. The model outperformed both empirical temperature index (TI) and enhanced TI models in simulating summer balance on Place Glacier when forced with the same RAMS variables. A linear regression model based on Singular Value Decomposition (SVD) technique is used for downscaling future climate projections from a suite of Global Climate Models (GCMs). The cross-validation of downscaled daily air temperature showed a strong correlation with the validation dataset (r~ =0.85, p <0.05). However, the RMSE in downscaled daily air temperature is large (=2.4~C). With spatially average correlation of 0.38 and RMSE of 7.5 mm day\u207b~ , the model for daily precipitation performed less satisfactorily in downscaling large-scale precipitation. For all variables, the error statistics improved with the monthly model. Future GCM projections form CanESM2, MIROC-ESM, MPI-ESM-LR, and HadGEM2-ES, are considered for downscaling. CanESM2 predicted a large negative glacier-wide net mass balance of -2.50 m w.e. for Place Glacier in the future. For the remaining GCMs, the average of net mass balance is \u20130.96 m w.e. The average of the cumulative mass loss predicted from GCMs other than CanESM2 is -31 m w.e. From 2009-2040, CanESM2, MIROC, MPI and HadGEM2 predicted an area loss of 52%, 28% and 22%, respectively. Overall, all downscaled GCMs, except CanESM2, performed better in predicting future mass balance for Place Glacier.
The original print copy of this thesis may be available here: http://wizard.unbc.ca/record=b2055253
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Date: 2015
Contributors: Raju Aryal (author), Peter Jackson (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Glaciers -- Research -- British Columbia -- Place Glacier., Roads -- Design and construction -- Social aspects -- Ontario -- Almaguin Region., Roads -- Economic aspects -- Ontario -- Almaguin Region., Roads -- Social aspects -- Ontario -- Almaguin Region., GB2430.B8 A79 2015
Type: thesis
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:dtc
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: No abstract available.
The original print copy of this thesis may be available here: http://wizard.unbc.ca/record=b1270181
Date: 2004
Contributors: Tara Mackenzie (author), Harvey Thommasen (Thesis advisor), Lela Zimmer (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Obstetrics -- British Columbia -- Bella Coola -- History -- 20th century., Newborn infants. -- Medical care -- British Columbia -- Bella Coola., Bella Coola General Hospital. Obstetrics -- Evaluation., Rural hospitals -- British Columbia -- Bella Coola., Rural women -- Health and hygiene -- British Columbia -- Bella Coola., RG518.B8 M33 2004
Type: thesis
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:dtc
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: The purpose of this thesis was to examine the question, What are the differences in the attitudes and beliefs between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal teachers with regards to students with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD)? I randomly selected Abori...
Show moreThe purpose of this thesis was to examine the question, What are the differences in the attitudes and beliefs between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal teachers with regards to students with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD)? I randomly selected Aboriginal (n=5) and non-Aboriginal teachers (n=5) to participate in a semi-structured interview and to complete a series of 13 vignettes with the researcher. The teachers represented five schools in northwestern BC three at the local high school and seven from four elementary schools. I assessed the interview data qualitatively and the vignettes quantitatively. The data revealed that there were many shared beliefs between the two groups of teachers. The differences were apparent in their variant orientations, or the nuances in behaviour. Many of the dominant orientations were similar between the two groups. I conclude the thesis with recommendations for further research and present my conclusions for the study. --Leaf ii.
The original print copy of this thesis may be available here: http://wizard.unbc.ca/record=b1863314
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Date: 2013
Contributors: Sarah Deagle (author), Andrew Ritchenham (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Children of prenatal alcohol abuse -- Education., Special education teachers., LC4806 .D43 2013
Type: thesis
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:dtc
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: An airline, whether large or small, relies on a vast array of talents and skills to operate successfully. With such a variety of goals and objectives, sometimes it is difficult for employees to see how their contribution affects the success of the comp...
Show moreAn airline, whether large or small, relies on a vast array of talents and skills to operate successfully. With such a variety of goals and objectives, sometimes it is difficult for employees to see how their contribution affects the success of the company. As a result, employees may just 'go about the motions' of their job without being actively engaged in the process. Fostering engagement in an airline presents some unique challenges, such as those derived from the conflicts between diverse work groups and the intensely competitive nature of the aviation industry. This paper explores several areas regarding employee engagement. First, it examines a variety of engagement definitions and the benefits of engagement. Next, it explores the concept of relational coordination. Finally, the paper examines the six drivers of workplace engagement and the six high performance work practices that support relational coordination. A plan for creating a workplace environment, which supports employee engagement, is presented at the end of this document, as a result of combining the information learned about employee engagement and relational coordination with the author's knowledge of a small airline. --P. ii.
The original print copy of this thesis may be available here: http://wizard.unbc.ca/record=b1666349
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Date: 2010
Contributors: Rod Hayward (author), Rick Tallman (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Employee motivation., Employees -- Attitudes., Airlines -- Personnel management., Hawkair -- Personnel management., HF5549.5.M63 H39 2010
Type: research (documents)
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:gradprojects
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: No abstract available.
The original print copy of this thesis may be available here: http://wizard.unbc.ca/record=b1241367
Date: 2002
Contributors: Theresa Ann Mooring (author), Paul Madak (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Test anxiety., Education, Elementary., LB3060.6 .M66 2002
Type: research (documents)
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:gradprojects
Source: University of Northern BC

$Source apportionment of fine and coarse fraction particulate matter in Prince George and Kelowna, British Columbia.$

Description: This study examined ambient airborne fine and coarse fraction particulate matter collected from sampling locations in Prince George and Kelowna, BC, during the period October 2005 to September, 2006. The samples were analyzed for endotoxin concentratio...
Show moreThis study examined ambient airborne fine and coarse fraction particulate matter collected from sampling locations in Prince George and Kelowna, BC, during the period October 2005 to September, 2006. The samples were analyzed for endotoxin concentration, and a chemical analysis was performed to determine elements present. Endotoxin concentration were found to be greatest at high temperatures and moderate values of relative humidity. Positive matrix factorization was performed on the Kelowna sample set. Six sources were identified for the fine fractions: wood burning, which contributed 38% to total modeled concentration, residential wood burning (27%), vehicle emissions (19%), soil (12%), agricultural dust (3.5%), and secondary particles (0.5%). Five coarse fraction sources were isolated: soil (representing 32% of modeled concentration), agricultural dust (29%), road salt (15%), residential wood burning (13%), and secondary particles (11%). --P. ii.
The original print copy of this thesis may be available here: http://wizard.unbc.ca/record=b1625043
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Date: 2009
Contributors: Janice Allen (author), Peter Jackson (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Air -- Pollution -- Measurement., Air -- Pollution -- Research., Particles -- Environmental aspects -- Research., Air -- Pollution -- British Columbia -- Prince George., Air -- Pollution -- British Columbia -- Kelowna., TD884.5 .A45 2009
Type: thesis
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:dtc
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: This thesis combines literary representation of hollow feminine bodies with contemporary cases of patriarchal authority over woman's bodies. Attorney General v. X (1992), an abortion case reflected in O'Brien's Down by the river (1998), outlines the co...
Show moreThis thesis combines literary representation of hollow feminine bodies with contemporary cases of patriarchal authority over woman's bodies. Attorney General v. X (1992), an abortion case reflected in O'Brien's Down by the river (1998), outlines the control Irish courts hold over women. Because notions of hollow feminine bodies, or female bodies as vessels for political, religious and filial meaning are longstanding, their effects on female body identity are ultimately excessive. I outline how patriarchal political and religious constructions divide feminine experience by separating the feminine body from feminine identity. Aligning women with Ireland herself, the thesis illustrates an entrenched ideology of Irish feminine insecurity over possession of self and body. Ireland is an interesting case study because inseparable politics and religion create unavoidable, violent, and forceful oppressions of woman's agency. Colonization of feminine bodies further perpetuates the repressive culture of gendered corporeality, and validates masculine authority's possession of bodies as vehicles for cultural transference.
The original print copy of this thesis may be available here: http://wizard.unbc.ca/record=b1435040
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Date: 2008
Contributors: Nicole Stiles (author), Dee Horne (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: O'Brien, Edna. Down by the river., Human body -- Social aspects -- Ireland., Human body -- Political aspects -- Ireland., Patriarchy -- Ireland., Gender identity -- Ireland., PR6065.B7 Z75 2008
Type: thesis
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:dtc
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: Brazil, Russia, India, and China together form the BRIC group of developing economies and are experiencing growth much greater than both the G7 and world as a whole. All four countries have significant ties to Canadian business and through the process ...
Show moreBrazil, Russia, India, and China together form the BRIC group of developing economies and are experiencing growth much greater than both the G7 and world as a whole. All four countries have significant ties to Canadian business and through the process of this project we will look at how our economic landscape is affected by their growth. The focus of this project will be on the manufacturing sector and how the rising cost of labour in the BRIC will affect Canadian producers and manufacturers. The research performed notes the increased cost of labour has reduced the benefits for Canadian companies to offshore their manufacturing requirements and goes on to demonstrate that this cost will exceed that of onshore manufacturing by 2025. Recommendations are made for the producers, manufacturers, and Canadian governments to both mitigate this risk and take advantage of the BRIC's growing economies. Primarily, these recommendations are focused on the onshoring of manufacturing. --P. ii.
The original print copy of this thesis may be available here: http://wizard.unbc.ca/record=b1737856
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Date: 2011
Contributors: Kristoffor E. Benson (author), Pei Shao (Thesis advisor), Zaidong Dong (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Manufacturing industries -- Economic aspects -- Canada., Manufacturing industries -- Economic aspects -- Developing countries., Manufacturing industries -- Labor productivity -- Canada., Manufacturing industries -- Labor productivity -- Developing countries., Industrial productivity -- Canada., HD9734.C32 B46 2011
Type: research (documents)
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:gradprojects
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: The purpose of this project is to address the gap that exists in the literature in regards to providing counselling to clients with left temporal lobe epilepsy (LTLE). In many ways, the psychological symptoms of LTLE and those of borderline personality...
Show moreThe purpose of this project is to address the gap that exists in the literature in regards to providing counselling to clients with left temporal lobe epilepsy (LTLE). In many ways, the psychological symptoms of LTLE and those of borderline personality disorder are similar. Both client populations can have difficulty regulating emotions and with maintaining healthy relationships. Both populations have high rates of suicidal ideation and depression. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) was developed to treat clients with borderline personality disorder. Due to the similarities between many of the symptoms of borderline personality disorder and those of LTLE, counsellors should be successful when teaching the skills of DBT to LTLE clientele. This project provides a description of LTLE and of DBT, and it demonstrates how DBT can be applied to counsel clients with LTLE.
The original print copy of this thesis may be available here: http://wizard.unbc.ca/record=b1602738
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Date: 2009
Contributors: Cheryl Andersen (author), Corinne Koehn (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Epilepsy -- Treatment., Dialectical behavior therapy., RA645.E64 A53 2009
Type: research (documents)
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:gradprojects
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: The owners of the BID Group of Companies (BID) want to establish a manufacturing operation within the high growth southern United States (US) sawmilling industry. The purpose of this project was to gain an overall understanding of the southern US in or...
Show moreThe owners of the BID Group of Companies (BID) want to establish a manufacturing operation within the high growth southern United States (US) sawmilling industry. The purpose of this project was to gain an overall understanding of the southern US in order to determine the best strategic location and the best mode of entry. A major challenge was determining where the industry was situated within this vast geographical area. A detail map of the southern US sawmill industry was developed to obtain a better understanding of the market concentration. This mapping exercise indicated that the top four states to consider for expansion were Florida, Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina. In terms of entry mode, analysis indicated that buying and refurbishing an existing building was the most economical choice due to the high availability of affordable commercial real estate compared to the substantially higher costs to build new. The best building choice from each state was selected and examined against a top ten criteria of preferred attributes of both the building and the surrounding amenities. This process resulted in the recommendation of the building located in St. George, SC. The physical attributes of the St. George building combined with the amenities of the surrounding Dorchester County indicate that this is the right building in the right location and should contribute greatly to the success of BID's expansion into the southern US. --Leaf i.
The original print copy of this thesis may be available here: http://wizard.unbc.ca/record=b1950663
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Date: 2014
Contributors: Kane Kelly (author), Rick Tallman (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Industrial location -- Southern States -- Planning., New business enterprises -- Southern States -- Planning., BID Group of Companies., Business planning -- Case studies., Forest product industry -- Southern States., HD58 .K45 2014
Type: research (documents)
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:gradprojects
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: This narrative study shares and honours the experiences of five Aboriginal students in grades 10 through 12 and my own personal story from Prince George, BC. The purpose of the study was to identify contributing influences that encouraged success for A...
Show moreThis narrative study shares and honours the experiences of five Aboriginal students in grades 10 through 12 and my own personal story from Prince George, BC. The purpose of the study was to identify contributing influences that encouraged success for Aboriginal student participants, as seen by the students themselves. The narratives revealed barriers the students had to overcome in order to fulfill their goals and the way they explored their own interests to discover their strengths. Student narratives revealed leaders and mentors that contributed to their success these people varied from friends to family and many other community and school-based people. The academic and social success of these students varied and created interesting stories that may inform the development of programs to support Aboriginal youth. The school that participated in the study has a process that encourages Aboriginal students to succeed although that process is not thoroughly examined the student stories reveal the success of the process along with other family and community influences. A common thread throughout these stories is competency. Although these students appeared to have little access to culturally responsive teaching, the common foundation of their success was skill development in an area they were proud of and that contributed to a goal for post-secondary achievement. --P. ii.
The original print copy of this thesis may be available here: http://wizard.unbc.ca/record=b1664801
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Date: 2010
Contributors: Joan L. Brett (author), Willow Brown (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Native peoples -- Education (Secondary) -- British Columbia -- Prince George., High school graduates -- British Columbia -- Prince George., Educational attainment -- British Columbia -- Prince George., Indian students -- Education (Secondary) -- British Columbia -- Prince George., Indians of North America -- Education (Secondary) -- British Columbia -- Prince George., E96.65.B8 B74 2010
Type: research (documents)
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:gradprojects
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: The purpose of this study was to investigate and evaluate air quality management strategies and plans in existence today and compare them to the ongoing air quality management planning process in Prince George. The study was conducted by reviewing the ...
Show moreThe purpose of this study was to investigate and evaluate air quality management strategies and plans in existence today and compare them to the ongoing air quality management planning process in Prince George. The study was conducted by reviewing the literature related to management and control of air pollution, and air quality legislation in Canada, documenting a variety of approaches to air quality management in other regions and administering questionnaires to people involved with air quality. An in-depth case study was completed documenting the attempts taken in Prince George to produce an air quality management plan (AQMP).--Page ii.
The original print copy of this thesis may be available here: http://wizard.unbc.ca/record=b1199745
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Date: 1999
Contributors: Gina-Anne Margaret Layte (author), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Air quality management -- British Columbia -- Prince George Region -- Planning., Air -- Pollution -- British Columbia -- Prince George Region., TD883.7.B8 L39 1999
Type: research (documents)
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:gradprojects
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: The objective of this study was to determine the effect, if any, that steric factors have on the oxidative spiroannulation of simple phenols bearing substituents that are increasing in size. Specifically, we wanted to determine whether or not the diast...
Show moreThe objective of this study was to determine the effect, if any, that steric factors have on the oxidative spiroannulation of simple phenols bearing substituents that are increasing in size. Specifically, we wanted to determine whether or not the diastereoselectivity of the reaction would improve. To do so, the synthesis of five phenols was carried out from which four of the five spiroether targets were synthesized. Based on the [superscript]1H-NMR of these four compounds, it was found that the diastereoselectivity in these reactions did not improve it actually decreased. The fact that the diastereomeric ratios did not improve with increasing steric factors provides evidence that the spiroannulation is not affected by the size of the group attached to the 3-position. Instead, it gives supporting evidence that the stereoelectronic effect and location of the substituent has greater effect to the overall outcome of the reaction. --P.ii.
The original print copy of this thesis may be available here: http://wizard.unbc.ca/record=b1644028
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Date: 2010
Contributors: Lyndia Susag (author), Guy Plourde (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Phenols -- Analysis., Diastereoisomers., Stereochemistry., QD341.P5 S87 2009
Type: thesis
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:dtc
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: This study examines the efficacy of a psycho-educational group for adults experiencing anxiety and/or panic using cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) at a community mental health agency. A pre-post design was used to measure target behaviours related t...
Show moreThis study examines the efficacy of a psycho-educational group for adults experiencing anxiety and/or panic using cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) at a community mental health agency. A pre-post design was used to measure target behaviours related to anxiety and/or panic and post-intervention interviews were conducted to explore the service users' experience of the group process, content and outcome. The five pretest-posttest (Self-Rating Anxiety Scale, Anxiety Sensitivity Index-3, Mobility Inventory for Agoraphobia, Quick Inventory of Depressive Sympotomatology and Agoraphobic Cognitions Questionnaire) measure eight target behaviours. Seven of the eight target behaviours for the average client showed significant improved functioning after the group in: (1) affective and somatic symptoms of anxiety (general anxiety), (2) anxiety sensitivity, (3) panic attack intensity, (4) while alone, severity of avoidance behavior of certain common situations, (5) while accompanied, severity of avoidance behaviour of certain common situations, (6) severity of depressive symptoms, and (7) frequency of certain fearful thoughts. The target behaviour, number of panic attacks experienced per week did not show any significant change from before and after the group. For the qualitative interviews, content analysis was used to analyze the verbatim interview transcripts. Seven superordinate themes emerged from the data: (1) joining the group and expectations of the groups, (2) the group experience, (3) coping strategies, (4) strengths, likes and highlights of the group (5) weaknesses, dislikes and low points of the group and individuals suitable or unsuitable for the group, (6) suggestions, and (7) the interviewee's environment. There is a lack of studies investigating the efficacy and service users' experience of group CBT on anxiety and panic in community settings without using strict exclusion criteria. This study is an extension of this research and explored the latter in the context of northern British Columb
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Date: 2011
Contributors: Lani Ho (author), Bruce Bidgood (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Cognitive therapy -- British Columbia, Northern., Group psychotherapy -- British Columbia, Northern., RC489.C63 H6 2010
Type: thesis
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:dtc
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: No abstract available.
The original print copy of this thesis may be available here: http://wizard.unbc.ca/record=b1302731
Date: 2006
Contributors: Morris Ivan Bodnar (author), Patrick Mann (Thesis advisor), Rick Tallman (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Internet telephony -- Canada -- Marketing., Telephone systems -- Canada., TK5105.8865 .B63 2006
Type: research (documents)
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:gradprojects
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: No abstract available.
The original print copy of this thesis may be available here: http://wizard.unbc.ca/record=b1288702
Date: 2005
Contributors: Nadine Devereaux (author), Shannon Wagner (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Workers' compensation -- Newfoundland and Labrador., Newfoundland. Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commission. Disability Management Program., Disability evaluation., Industrial safety., HD7103.65.C22 N6 D48 2005
Type: research (documents)
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:gradprojects
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: Strong evidence exists that anti-Indigenous racism is built into the fabric of Canadian society and that it is a determinant of Indigenous peoples' health. Colonial policies that historically de-humanized and dislocated Indigenous peoples in order to o...
Show moreStrong evidence exists that anti-Indigenous racism is built into the fabric of Canadian society and that it is a determinant of Indigenous peoples' health. Colonial policies that historically de-humanized and dislocated Indigenous peoples in order to open territory for European settlement continue to have a negative impact on Indigenous health status today. A mixed methods study combining data from focus groups, individual interviews, participant observation field notes, and surveys explored the use of community-based theatre as a means to ameliorate racism-based health inequities in Saik'uz territory in Northern British Columbia. The findings suggest that community-based theatre provides an effective means for enhancing trust and building relationships within community, and between the traditionally racially divided communities of Saik'uz and the neighbouring District of Vanderhoof. Relationships of trust are crucial elements that contribute to greater well-being for those living in Saik'uz territory. --Leaf ii.
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Date: 2014
Contributors: Lisa Striegler (author), Sarah de Leeuw (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Carrier Indians -- Health and hygiene -- British Columbia -- Vanderhoof Region., Community theater -- British Columbia -- Vanderhoof Region -- Psychological aspects., E99.T17 S77 2014
Type: thesis
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:dtc
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: The purpose of my thesis was to describe the perspectives of child and youth mental health clinicians on the integration of mainstream mental health approaches and traditional Aboriginal healing practices. Research participants consisted of four clinic...
Show moreThe purpose of my thesis was to describe the perspectives of child and youth mental health clinicians on the integration of mainstream mental health approaches and traditional Aboriginal healing practices. Research participants consisted of four clinicians currently employed by the Ministry of Children and Family Development, who have delivered services in the Northern region of British Columbia within the last twelve months. The literature review examined a variety of topic related areas, including: Cultural Safety Research Considerations Aboriginal Mental Health Mainstream Mental Health Approaches Traditional Aboriginal Healing Practices Integrated Mental Health Approaches and Considerations for Rural Practice. I applied a qualitative research approach, guided by the tenets of a constructivist lens. The process of examining my research findings involved the application of a Thematic Analysis approach. My research findings support the need for future research that would expand the scope and applicability of findings. These findings suggest that clinicians see the value of integrated approaches in both their practice and in outcomes for their clients. In addition, findings suggest that clinicians perceive the limitations of mainstream approaches as potential barriers to the efficacy of therapeutic interventions. Implications related to the field of social work include the institution of organizational specific cultural safety training and shifts towards more flexible and collaboratively based service delivery structures. --Leaf i.
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Date: 2014
Contributors: Marcela Rojas (author), Joanna Pierce (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Mental health counseling -- Cross-cultural studies., Mental health counselors -- Training of., RC466 .R65 2014
Type: thesis
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:dtc
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: Indian Residential Schools were a “central element” in “Canada’s Aboriginal policy” for over a century, contributing to what is now referred to as “cultural genocide,” the attempted “destruction” of “the political and social institutions” of Aboriginal...
Show moreIndian Residential Schools were a “central element” in “Canada’s Aboriginal policy” for over a century, contributing to what is now referred to as “cultural genocide,” the attempted “destruction” of “the political and social institutions” of Aboriginal peoples (Truth and Reconciliation 1). This thesis examines the literary representation of the traumatic effects of residential schools in three Canadian novels by three Aboriginal authors: Robert Arthur Alexie’s Porcupines and China Dolls (Gwich’in); Tomson Highway’s Kiss of the Fur Queen (Cree); and Richard Wagamese’s Indian Horse (Ojibway). The life journeys of the male protagonists in these novels structure my analysis: their response to trauma in childhood; the destructive behaviors they develop in adulthood; and the processes of healing that conclude the novels. Residential schools severely disrupted the health of interpersonal and communal relations amongst Aboriginal peoples, and interrupted cultural continuity. ...
Indian residential schools
trauma
literature
Robert Arthur Alexie
Tomson Highway
Richard Wagamese
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Date: 2017
Contributors: Jay Lewyn (author), Dee Horne (thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia College of Arts, Social, and Health Sciences (Degree granting institution), Blanca Schorcht (committee member), Antonia Mills (committee member)
Type: thesis
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:dtc
Source: University of Northern BC

Description: Small businesses encounter problems unique to their size, limited resources and infrastructure while academic literature is limited on their challenges of globalization and partnership issues. They are often owned by equal partners, creating additional...
Show moreSmall businesses encounter problems unique to their size, limited resources and infrastructure while academic literature is limited on their challenges of globalization and partnership issues. They are often owned by equal partners, creating additional complications. Finding a suitable international strategy for growth and diversification as well as understanding practical business solutions for global operations are key variables to guide the decision process. A literature review and analysis of the international experiences of a small Canadian company were conducted to identify risks and resources for global market strategies. This investigation revealed that small companies should capitalize on network and alliance opportunities to gain access to international markets, and consider exporting to test market environments. Good leadership will provide a successful international strategy that fits the small business operations and the company's strategy, while leveraging their core capabilities and competitive advantage into a global niche strategy. --P. ii.
The original print copy of this thesis may be available here: http://wizard.unbc.ca/record=b1783870
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Date: 2011
Contributors: Dawna Buckman (author), Waqar Haque (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
Subject: Small business -- Canada., Export marketing -- Planning., HD2346.C3 B83 2011
Type: research (documents)
Collection: info:fedora/unbc:gradprojects
Source: University of Northern BC