Interstitials

James discusses the polarity of the Inuit perspective on polar bears and the scientific one. Perhaps scientists have gotten it wrong as they are not there year round to fully understand it. Regardless of this the scientific community is often taken as gospel.… En savoir plus

Honourable Rona Ambrose, federal Minister of Status of Women and of Public Works, came for a one day visit to Iqaluit. She receives a copy of the book  "Arnait Nipingit" Voices of Inuit Women in LEadership and Governance from Martha Aupaluktuk-Hickes.

Susan Pameok, from Rankin talks about the changes she wants to see in Nunavut for families and social changes. In English.

Marianne Issakiark talks about violence against women in Nunavut: "As women we have to stand up and say this has to stop."

In English

Susan Pameok from Arviat, now in Rankin Inlet talks about the changes she would like to see in Nunavut for families and social services. In Inuktitut.

A very strong resident from Rankin Inlet, Mariah Aliyak, wants to share with other Nunavut women  how she overcame abuse by two men, one being her father. She did it publicly at home, and now on this blog, because she wants to encourage others to free themselves too. In English.

Ragely Piungituq, Clyde River: "Even if you don't become a leader, use your skills and you can learn what ever you want."

Lori Idlout, originally from Igloolik, residing in Iqaluit wants to know how the leaders keep their spirits and their strength. In Inuktitut and English.

Mary Simon talks about the needs to take care of mental health in Nunavut; how little has been done so far about that important issue.

Jeannie Evalik from Cambridge Bay asks the politicians was is done for mental health and especially depression in Nunavut.In Inuktitut.

Ann Meekitjuk Hanson asks a difficult questions: what is done about homelessness in the North?

In Inuktitut

Patty Pottle, Labrador and New Foundland.

Winnie Owingayak and Jean Simallak singing an ajaja from Baker Lake at the opening of the day.

Opening of the day: September 16th: the two sisters from Baker Lake start by a prayer that brings tears in the eyes of many of the women here.

Charloote Dee Lyall is an amazing young person of 19 from Cambridge Bay; she throats sing since she is 3 years old; here she talks about how her grand-parents encouraged her and how she is happy singing, especially on the land. In English.

Elisapee Ootoovak, Governor General of Canada Award, shares with Carol Kunnuk her feelings and thoughts about the Summit. In Inuktitut