Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, Canada’s national Inuit organization, convened a workshop in Inuvik, Northwest Territories on October 1-3, 2011, on the gathering and use of Aboriginal Traditional Knowledge (ATK) for polar bear management and decision-making. The workshop was organized as a follow up to one of the commitments made at the 2009 Ministerial Round Table on … Read more
National Inuit Leader Mary Simon commended Members of Parliament for passing a motion on the need for a National Suicide Prevention Strategy, saying it is long overdue and needs to be developed and implemented swiftly. Simon said there needs to be immediate follow-up on this motion, because there is a crisis concerning mental health and … Read more
National Inuit Leader and president of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami Mary Simon announced that Inuit will appeal the recent EU court ruling on the Seal Ban. The deadline to file the notice of Appeal is November 22, 2011. Simon said Inuit will not rest until the EU courts strike down this unfair and unjust legislation. The … Read more
National Inuit Leader Mary Simon will receive the Governor General’s Northern Medal at the Citadelle in Quebec City from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston. The Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami family expressed its great pride in Simon's work advocating for social justice for Inuit and for the rights of children and youth. The full release … Read more
National Inuit Leader Mary Simon issued a statement in reaction to the recent court ruling in Brussels regarding the first of two cases submitted by Inuit seeking to strike down the European Union legislation, and associated regulations, banning the import of seal products into the EU. Simon said Inuit are disappointed that the EU did … Read more
National Inuit Youth Council president Jennifer Watkins, along with Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami president Mary Simon, and members of the Inuit community in Ottawa marked World Suicide Prevention Day with a special event on Parliament Hill. Simon joined Jennifer Watkins as well as National Aboriginal role models Martin Lougheed and Heidi Langille in celebrating Inuit culture … Read more
National Inuit Leader and President of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami Mary Simon offered support to the family and friends of the passengers and crew of First Air flight 6560, which crashed in Qausuittuq (Resolute Bay), NU. Simon also expressed gratitude to the first responders, including volunteer firefighters, RCMP and members of the armed forces stationed in … Read more
National Aboriginal leaders met with Provincial and Territorial Premiers at the Council of the Federation meeting in Vancouver to discuss issues of vital importance to all Canadians. The discussions focused on Aboriginal education, economic development for Aboriginal Canadians, the high incidences of violence against Aboriginal women, and the need for concrete action to help Aboriginal … Read more
National Inuit Leader Mary Simon sends best wishes to all Inuit, First Nations, and Métis on the occasion of National Aboriginal Day, and encourages Canadians to join in celebrations being held in communities across the country. The full release is available online. Call 613-277-3178.
National Inuit Leader Mary Simon announced a series of new recommendations aimed at empowering parents, expanding early childhood education programs and gathering detailed research data. Simon said a total of 10 core investments are set out in First Canadians, Canadians First: The National Strategy on Inuit Education, which seeks to graduate more Inuit students and … Read more
