At Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, we continue to support the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action, particularly those that call for action by church parties.
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“This modest investment in Inuit health priorities does not fulfill our joint commitment with the Government of Canada to eliminate tuberculosis in Inuit Nunangat by 2030.”
The Government of Canada and Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK), the national representational organization for Inuit in Canada, are working together to eliminate TB from Inuit Nunangat through disease treatment and prevention, with a focus on health, food access and supportive services that prevent the spread of TB
A report co-developed by ITK, Inuit partners and the federal government has found that the well-being of students in Inuit Nunangat would benefit from a coordinated school food program.
The Parliament of Canada passed the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act in 2021. Full and effective implementation of the rights affirmed by the UN Declaration remain pivotal for ending and preventing human rights violations experienced by Inuit.
Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami has released a national Inuit position paper to guide future policies and programs governing the marine environments of Inuit Nunangat.
