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Keynote Speech - Arctic Change 2008 from Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (2008-12-10 1:58)

Keynote Speech - Arctic Change 2008 - Palais Des Congres - Quebec City - December 9, 2008

Thank you for that warm welcome, and for inviting me to ArcticNet’s Student Day.

Before I begin my remarks, I want to acknowledge all

Response to comments made by Paul Watson of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society from Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (2008-12-9 1:34)

I issued this important statement today:

I am shocked and appalled at the comments by Paul Watson of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society published in newspapers across Canada regarding the hunt of narwhals in Nunavut this week. His comments were vicious towards Inuit. They demonstrate a complete and utter ignorance of our Inuit society, history and traditions. He, like all individuals in trust positions are accountable for their words and actions. There should be no place in our societies for commentary such as his. His words are not conservationist in nature - they are extremist. He should be removed from his position for spreading hatred towards Inuit. I am asking for an apology from Mr. Watson to Inuit and a full retraction of his comments. Futher I intend to seek advice on the options that Inuit may want to pursue.

We are one of the First Peoples in this great country called Canada. We have signed comprehensive land claim agreements with the Crown which absolutely protect our ancestral hunting and fishing rights for time immemorial. These constitutionally protected rights are fundamental to the preservation of our Inuit society and are intrinsically linked with the preservation and promotion of our language and culture.

The Narwhal Whale cull was not something Inuit wanted to do for their own enjoyment - it was done because it was the humane thing to do to prevent these animals from a tortuous death from starvation and drowning.

We will not have our culture and way of life dictated by outsiders, especially animal rights extremists like Paul Watson.

Response to comments made by Paul Watson of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Sociey from Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (2008-12-9 1:34)

I issued this important statement today:

We will not have our culture and way of life dictated by outsiders, especially animal rights extremists like Paul Watson.

National Inuit Leader Mary Simon Calls for Paul Watson’s Removal as Head of Sea Shepherd Society fo from Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (2008-12-7 6:16)

“I am shocked and appalled at the comments by Paul Watson of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Sociey published in newspapers across Canada regarding the hunt of narwhals in Nunavut this week. His comments were vicious towards Inuit. They demonstrate a complete and utter ignorance of our Inuit society, history and traditions. He, like all individuals in trust positions are accountable for their words and actions. There should be no place in our societies for commentary such as his. His words are not conservationist in nature - they are extremist. He should be removed from his position for spreading hatred towards Inuit. I am asking for an apology from Mr. Watson to Inuit and a full retraction of his comments. Futher I intend to seek advice on the options that Inuit may want to pursue.”

“We are one of the First Peoples in this great country called Canada. We have signed comprehensive land claim agreements with the Crown which absolutely protect our ancestral hunting and fishing rights for time immemorial. These constitutionally protected rights are fundamental to the preservation of our Inuit society and are intrinsically linked with the preservation and promotion of our language and culture.”

“The Narwhal Whale cull was not something Inuit wanted to do for their own enjoyment - it was done because it was the humane thing to do to prevent these animals from a tortuous death from starvation and drowning.”

"We will not have our culture and way of life dictated by outsiders, especially animal rights extremists like Paul Watson,” concluded Mary Simon, President of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami.

Mary Simon Offers Comments on Expected Economic Stimulus Package in Upcoming 2009 Federal Budget from Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (2008-12-5 4:30)

Thursday December 4, 2008 - Ottawa, Ontario– National Inuit leader Mary Simon commented today on the importance of devoting high priority to economic and social development projects for Inuit regions and communities in the upcoming 2009 federal budget following today’s announcement that Parliament would be prorogued until January 26^th2009.

“It is now apparent that there is a broad consensus across all federal political parties that the rapidly changing global financial situation will require Canada to adopt an ambitious new package of economic stimulus early in the New Year,” said Ms. Simon.

Statistics Canada Report Confirms Inuit Children Suffer from Lack of Food and Shelter from Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (2008-12-4 5:25)

ITK Calls for New Federal Economic Stimulus Package to Make Massive Investments in Arctic House and Health Projects

Wednesday December 3, 2008 - Ottawa, Ontario– Mary Simon national leader for Inuit in Canada and President of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami highlighted the continually high overcrowding rates for Inuit across Canada as a key contributing factor leading to poor health and education levels among Inuit in Canada.

“The data released today by Statistics Canada on Inuit Health and Social Conditions notes that 31% of all Inuit in Canada live in crowded homes compared to 3% of the Canadian population. That’s 10 times higher, and completely unacceptable in a G-8 nation,” said Mary Simon.“We are in tough economic times, I know, but we are also looking at an economic stimulus package in the billions of dollars. There is a federal housing program scheduled to end in March 2009. This is the time to renew and expand that program.”

ITK President Acknowledges Importance of Greenland Vote on Enhanced Self-Rule from Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (2008-11-28 22:36)

November 27, 2008– Ottawa, Ontario– National Inuit leader Mary Simon today acknowledged the importance of this week’s three-to-one vote by the people of Greenland in favour of greater self rule (the vote was 75.34% in favour, 23.57% opposed).

“This has been by any test a decisive vote”, said Ms. Simon,“and no doubt reflects the confidence of Greenlanders in moving forward to the next stage of their political evolution.”

Speech to Nunatsiavut Assembly from Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (2008-11-28 22:34)

Hopedale, November 26, 2008

Thank you for that warm welcome, and for inviting me to the opening of your session.

I am honoured to be here, in your Nunatsiavut Government Assembly as you continue the important work of building your new government.

It is always a joy for me to be invited to Nunatsiavut… this time, to your wonderful community of Hopedale.
I had the great pleasure of visiting Nain last summer to speak at the Sivuppialautta language conference, so I am delighted to return again, just as your winter begins to settle in.

Transcript of First ITC Meeting from Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (2008-11-28 22:33)

h1>Inuit Meeting: Minutes

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1971 Toronto Ontario

PRESENT:
Noah Qumak Sugluk, P.Q.
Jacob Oweetaluktuk Port Harrison, P.Q.
Celestino Makpah Whale Cove, N.W.T
Josiah Kadlusiak Igloolik, N.W.T.
Ipeele Kilabuk Pangnirtung, N.W.T
Tagak E.C. Curley Edmonton, Alta.
Mary Cousins

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