“It is a little bit confusing to Inuit that all of a sudden, those people who otherwise have been completely ignorant of Inuit and our realities, are imagining they’re going to decide what happens in our homeland,” says ITK President Natan Obed.
Diana Neill-Anawak is the recipient of the 2025 ITK Award for Inuit Excellence
“Going through the front door is always the best option when working with Inuit,” says ITK President Natan Obed
We continue to encourage Canada’s Premiers to respect Inuit democratic governance, our Constitutional rights and our right to self-determination.
ArcticNet’s Annual Scientific Meeting takes place in Calgary, Alberta, December 15-18. You can nominate Inuit researchers for a recognition award or to have their travel expenses covered.
“It creates the possibility of national interest projects ending up before the courts with litigation causing significant delays,” said ITK President Natan Obed.
Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami released today An Inuit Vision for Arctic Sovereignty, Security and Defence which highlights the need to recognize the importance of human security to national security.
It is imperative that Inuit be included as full partners in nation-building discussions currently underway in Canada.
Inuit leaders, newly appointed ministers and other partners gather at Tapiriit 2025, ITK’s annual celebration of Inuit food and music
Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami president Natan Obed says he doesn’t expect Prime Minister Mark Carney to get everything right immediately as he learns about and crafts policies for Indigenous Peoples, but it’s clear he’s willing to learn. “We’ve got a lot to build on,” said President Obed.
ITK welcomes incoming MPs, including current and former Cabinet ministers but we demand action on Elections Canada voting irregularities
ITK invites friends and partners to gather in Ottawa for Tapiriit, a one-of-a-kind evening that celebrates Inuit excellence in food, music, art, and culture.
