The relationship between Inuit and the Government of Canada has shifted greatly over the past decade, Inuit leaders said at a Feb.19 panel discussion.
Makivvik Corp. president Pita Aatami, Nunavut Tunnagvik Inc. CEO Kilikvak Kabloona, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami legal affairs director William David, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs deputy minister Valerie Gideon and Nunatsiavut Government deputy minister Isabella Pain spoke of how unity across the four Inuit regions, shared priorities between governments and the establishment of Inuit-led policies are contributing to that positive transformation.
The five were participating in a panel discussion at the Aqsarniit Trade Show and Conference being held this week at the Rogers Centre.
“Over the past 10 years, specifically with Inuit, there’s been a push towards unity at the national level, which takes a fair amount of courage to balance regional priorities as well as national priorities,” said Will David, with ITK, the national organization representing Inuit in Canada.
Nunatsiaq News
Publication Date
Feb. 20, 2025
