The Canadian government has apologized to the Inuit of northern Quebec for the mass killing of their sled dogs in the 1950s and 60s. The loss of these animals deeply impacted the Inuit's ability to ...
Today, the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations delivered an official apology on behalf of the Government of Canada to Nunavik Inuit for Canada's role in the killing of qimmiit (sled dogs) in ...
Kangiqsujuaq, Quebec - Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada and MakivvikAcknowledging and addressing past wrongs is key to advancing ...
About 60 per cent of Quebec Inuit are facing food insecurity, with one-third indicating they have had to reduce food intake or disrupt their eating patterns because of it. Statistics Canada ...
“Food is a beautiful way to bring people together,” Novalinga says. “By sharing my culture, more people are learning about Inuit food and how sustainable it is. I hope that I can inspire ...
Shina Novalinga and her mom Kayuula Novalinga; Nicole Norman; Hovak Johnston and her son Braden Kadlun. In her gloved hand, Nicole Norman holds up a small sea creature: a dark, armored and ...
The dogs were used during hunting trips to sniff out seals' breathing holes in the sea ice and to pull sleds. They were also used for food during times when the Inuit faced starvation, said Aatami.