Identifying barriers and pathways linking fish and seafood to food security in Inuit Nunangat: A scoping review
Date
2023
Authors
Brockington, Meghan
Beale, Dorothy
Gaupholm, Josephine
Naylor, Angus
Kenny, Tiff-Annie
Lemire, Mélanie
Falardeau, Marianne
Loring, Philip
Parmley, Jane
Little, Matthew
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International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Abstract
Background: Fish and seafood play an important role in improving food security in Inuit
Nunangat. Therefore, this scoping review aims to explore (1) what topics and/or themes have been
widely explored in the literature related to barriers and pathways linking fish and seafood to food
security; (2) where research, policy, and action gaps exist; and (3) how fisheries currently contribute
to food security. Methods: A systematic search of peer-reviewed articles was conducted using six
databases. Articles were screened by two independent reviewers. Eligible studies included primary
research conducted in Inuit Nunangat that explored the roles of fish and seafood in food security.
Results: Thirty-one articles were included for review. Overall, we found that fisheries can influence
food security through direct pathways (e.g., consuming fish for nutrition), and through indirect
pathways such as increasing household purchasing power (e.g., through employment). Research
indicated that policies relating to wildlife and fisheries management need to be integrated with food
and health policies to better address food insecurity in Inuit Nunangat. Conclusion: Future research
is needed to establish a more robust understanding of the explicit mechanisms that fish and seafood
harvest and/or the participation in commercial fisheries alleviates household food insecurity.
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Keywords
food security, fish, seafood, fisheries, Arctic, Arctic Canada, food sovereignty, wildlife management
Citation
Brockington, M., Beale, D., Gaupholm, J., Naylor, A., Kenny, T., Lemire, M., . . . Little, M. (2023). “Identifying barriers and pathways linking fish and seafood to food security in Inuit Nunangat: A scoping review.” International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20(3), 2629. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20032629