Food insecurity a public health crisis that needs action, says Canadian Inuit org
The national Inuit organization in Canada released their Inuit Nunangat Food Security Strategy on Monday, saying the prevalence of food
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Inuit leader Mary Simon named as Canada’s 1st Indigenous governor general
Prime minister made official announcement at 10 a.m. ET Inuit leader Mary Simon will serve as the Queen’s new representative
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Canadian Inuit org to partner with Mastercard Foundation on university project in northern Canada
The national Inuit organization in Canada, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK), will be partnering with Mastercard Foundation, on ITK’s project to
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On 6th anniversary of Canadian commission into residential schools, Inuit org calls for action
The 94 calls to action outlined by the commission into Canada’s residential school system were released on June 2, 2015.
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Canada urges Arctic science collaboration and Indigenous research priorities
Canada pushed for more Arctic research collaboration and for “meaningful and respectful partnerships between Arctic researchers and Indigenous peoples” at
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Canadian budget fell short on infrastructure, Indigenous leaders say
Some say up to $30B is needed to close infrastructure gap in First Nations alone National Indigenous leaders say the
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Arctic Canada needs better waste management says report
Outdated facilities, lack of resources and limited ecofreindly options are all contributing to challenging waste-management conditions in Arctic Canada, says
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BMO donates personal protective equipment to Inuit communities across Canada
As COVID-19 continues to keep Canada’s Arctic communities on edge, one of the country’s largest banks is teaming up with
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Canadian legislation to implement UNDRIP “positive and historic” step says Inuit org
The Canadian government’s move to introduce legislation on the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) is
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Inuit org wants Canada to deem air transport essential during COVID-19 crisis
The national Inuit organization in Canada is calling on the federal government to deem air transport an essential service for
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An open door to reconciliation: inside Ottawa’s new Indigenous Peoples building
Inside the ornate former U.S. embassy across from the Parliament Buildings in Ottawa, a set of plain tools sits in
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International Inuit Day is an occasion to affirm Inuit voices across the circumpolar world, leader says
Thursday is International Inuit Day, a celebration set up to acknowledge and celebrate Inuit culture and contributions, but most importantly
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Organization representing Canadian Inuit adopts unified Inuktut orthography
Inuit in Canada are getting a unified orthography for the first time since Inuktut writing systems were introduced by Christian
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Inuit priorities should be part of Canadian nation building, national org. tells campaigning parties
With the Canadian election campaign in full swing, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK), Canada’s national Inuit organization, is calling on the
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Organization representing Canadian Inuit to lead national Inuit health survey
Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, the organization which represents Inuit in Canada, is launching an ambitious new project to gather up-to-date health
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