Inuit leaders form Canada rejected a recent Greenpeace International Joint Statement on Indigenous Solidarity for Arctic Protection that is calling for a ban on oil development in the Arctic. An accompanying press release states, “there is a growing opposition to Arctic oil drilling amongst Indigenous communities who will be most affected by the industrialization of … Read more
Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) president Terry Audla issued a statement regarding the federal by-election in Labrador. “ITK is looking forward to working with Yvonne Jones, Member of Parliament- Elect for Labrador, Canada’s most easterly Inuit region, Nunatsiavut. Many of the issues that Ms. Jones addressed during her campaign are those affecting not only the people … Read more
The National Inuit Youth Council (NIYC) president position is now open for nominations. Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami president Terry Audla made the following statement regarding the election of a new NIYC president: “Past NIYC leaders, including current acting president Anguti Thomas Johnston, have each done a wonderful job as the NIYC President. They have served on … Read more
Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) and other Inuit plaintiffs in Canada and Greenland and non-Inuit plaintiffs represented by the Fur Institute of Canada (FIC), expressed disappointment with the European Union General Court’s decision to rule against their case to annul the implementing measures of the EU seal ban. The plaintiffs in this case lodged legal action … Read more
Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) launched Healthy Teeth, Healthy Lives: Inuit Oral Health Action Plan 2013. Healthy Teeth, Healthy Lives: The Inuit Oral Health Action Plan is a call to action for multiple stakeholders to address the staggering high rate of oral disease among Inuit in Canada. The action plan identifies a collaborative approach to addressing … Read more
Tuberculosis among Inuit has been increasing at an alarming pace, while the overall incidence of the disease in Canada has been trending steadily downward, according to figures from the Public Health Agency of Canada published in the Inuit-Specific Tuberculosis Strategy released to coincide with World TB Day. In 2011, the latest year for which figures … Read more
The 2013 federal budget offers measures to address the housing shortage in some Arctic regions, and promotes community development with a major investment in federal infrastructure. “It is gratifying to see the federal government recognize the dire need for social housing in Inuit communities after several budgets that offered no relief at all,” said national … Read more
National Inuit Leader Terry Audla, president of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, commented on the announcement in Yellowknife regarding Devolution. Audla said Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami applauds the progressive transfer of powers that bring authority closer to the people and works towards eventual self-reliance. The full statement is available online. Call 613-288-8181.
National Inuit Leader Terry Audla, president of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, commented on a special report on Aboriginals by the Correctional Investigator. Audla said that the report is a wakeup call for Correctional Services Canada. He added that many of these alarming issues have been raised years ago, especially sections 81 and 84; which concerns direct … Read more
Inuit from Nunavut, Nunavik and Nunatsiavut met at Iqaluit’s Nakasuk School to discuss data collection and research priorities for Inuit education and begin drafting a framework for research to address the recommendations of First Canadians, "Canadians First: The National Strategy on Inuit Education." More information is available online. Call 613-292-4482.
