Ex-RCMP member appeals, judge decries ‘plague’ of sexual violence against Inuit
By Samuel Wat · CBC News Mosesie Ikkidluak was sentenced to 9 years in prison for sexual assault on June 24 WARNING:
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Heavy fuel oil ban comes into effect in the Arctic, with a big exemption
By Samuel Wat · CBC News Ships from several ship operators in the region will be exempt for another 5 years Opponents
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Nunatsiavut gov backs university report’s Indigenous verification recommendations
The government of Nunatsiavut, an Inuit self-governing region in northern Labrador, says it welcomes a recent university report on stopping
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Judge slams Quebec youth protection after Inuk teen placed in 64 foster homes
Ruling says systemic discrimination deprived teenager of her cultural identity A Quebec court judge has issued a scathing decision identifying major long-standing
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Quebec bar association videos inform Nunavik residents about rights, lawyer duties
A series of videos released that informs Inuit and First Nations on both their rights, and a lawyer’s duties to
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Nunavik residents say water system can’t meet growing demand
By Rachel Watts · CBC News Communities in northern Quebec region rely on trucks to provide water Dr. Sarah Bergeron is used
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Indigenous leaders adopt declaration condemning identity theft
By Brett Forester · CBC News Delegates also adopt resolution denouncing disputed Inuit identity claims of NunatuKavut in Labrador First Nations, Inuit
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Inuit women’s org calls for enhanced midwifery services in Arctic
In a new report, Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada said there’s a critical need for enhanced access to midwifery services
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ITK considers rejecting role on reconciliation oversight body
By Samuel Wat · CBC News The Inuit organization calls the council ‘a melting pot of Indigenous voices’ Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami President
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Inuit leaders disappointed with budget’s lack of money for tuberculosis elimination
By Brett Forester · CBC News Budget pledges $1.1B for First Nations and Inuit health but offers nothing on TB elimination specifically
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Makivvik launches climate adaptation strategy for Nunavik
The organization that represents Inuit in northern Quebec released a climate adaptation strategy for the region on Wednesday, saying self-determination
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Inuit Circumpolar Council launches archive to showcase Inuit global contributions
The Inuit Circumpolar Council-Canada has launched a digital database that the organization hopes will make their collections easily available and
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Indigenous infrastructure gap estimated at more than $425B
By Brett Forester · CBC News As the Trudeau government prepares to release this year’s federal budget, Indigenous organizations estimate it would
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Nunavut organization calls for more country food and more money to support school food program
Some Inuit organizations say there should be more funding and cultural consideration of country foods in a national school food
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Tourism training program aims to empower Inuit to guide on Inuit land
Cultural guide in industry warns of tour operators who tokenize Inuit A cruise expedition training program is working to bring
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