Passing on the Inuit drumming tradition in Nain
By Heidi Atter ‘Drumming makes me feel like a good person,’ said 8-year-old Ashton Allan A Nunatsiavimuit mother is working
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‘Who profits on hunger?’ Inuit send pleading emails to minister about food costs
By Sarah Smellie Emails reveal people are concerned they aren’t getting the benefit of subsidies meant to keep food affordable
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For some in Nunavik, federal apology for dog slaughter step toward reconciliation
By Samuel Wat Canadian government giving $45 million in compensation to Inuit in Nunavik Getting the Canadian government to apologize
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Nunavut Inuit org. offers $100 to voters in upcoming election for its president
Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. says its voter turnout has been historically low The organization that represents Inuit in Nunavut is giving
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Survey highlights healthcare gaps for Indigenous people, importance of wellness
A Statistics Canada survey released this month is casting light on the experiences of Indigenous people in the healthcare system,
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Arctic policy among priorities at Inuit and federal leaders meeting
Arctic policy was a key topic during a wide-ranging discussion between Inuit and federal leaders on Friday in Ottawa. “Leaders
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Inuit Circumpolar Council launches youth leadership program
As part of ongoing efforts to increase youth leadership in the Arctic, the Inuit Circumpolar Council (ICC) has launched a
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ICC urges recognition of Indigenous Peoples in global biodiversity efforts at COP16
As the international community gathers for COP16 in Cali, Colombia, the international organization representing Inuit is highlighting the importance of
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Inuktut becomes 1st Indigenous language spoken in Canada to be on Google Translate
One of the most widely spoken Indigenous languages in this country is now available through Google’s translation service, the first
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Promoting Indigenous Voices: Greenland writers host summit on literature
In mid-September, about 60 authors, cultural leaders, and scientists gathered in Nuuk, Greenland, for a summit aimed at promoting and
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Study explores ties between Greenland sled dogs and arctic wolves
Inuit hunters in North Greenland deliberately crossbred Greenland sled dogs with Arctic wolves, in order to create stronger and more
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Self-identifying Indigenous group got $74M in federal cash, Inuit leader wants change
By Alessia Passafiume and Sarah Smellie As millions in federal funding flow into a Labrador group whose claims of Inuit
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Nunavik and Montreal police join forces after reported security threats to Inuit community
Cassandra Yanez-Leyton Criminal groups have been smuggling drugs into communities in Quebec’s Far North and threatening and harassing Inuit in
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Concordia University to waive tuition for Indigenous students in Quebec
By Vanna Blacksmith First Nations and Inuit students’ tuition will be waived starting this fall Concordia University is waiving tuition
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Inuit involvement is still strong 10 years after Franklin shipwreck site located
By Tessa Vikander Inuit are involved in research and guarding the sites of the HMS Erebus and Terror near Gjoa
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