Inuit, sled dog and Government of Canada

Canadian government apologizes to Inuit in Nunavik for mass killing of sled dogs
Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations Gary Anandasangaree has formally apologized to Inuit in Nunavik for the federal government's role in the mass killing of sled dogs in the region in the 1950s and 1960s.
Canada Apologizes to Inuit Communities for Mass Killing of Sled Dogs Decades Ago
Thousands of sled dogs were shot by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and other authorities in Inuit settlements from the mid-1950s onwards, said Pita Aatami, President of Makivvik, the organization representing Quebec's Inuit.
Canada's Apology: Restoring Inuit Culture After Sled Dog Massacre
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 hunt and travel,
Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations delivers apology to Nunavik Inuit for Canada's role in the killing of qimmiit (sled dogs)
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 Nunavik in the 1950s and 1960s.
Ottawa to compensate Inuit in Nunavik for mass sled dog slaughter
Ottawa will offer financial compensation to Inuit in Nunavik for the devastation caused by the mass slaughter of their sled dogs, the Crown-Indigenous relations minister tells CBC News.
Ottawa to deliver apology, $45M in compensation for Nunavik Inuit dog slaughter
The federal government is providing $45 million in compensation to Inuit in Nunavik as part of Canada's apology for its role in the killing of sled dogs between the mid-1950s and the late 1960s.
Canada Apologizes to Nunavik Inuit for Sled Dog Killings
Kangiqsujuaq, Quebec - Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada and MakivvikAcknowledging and addressing past wrongs is key to advancing
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Arctic policy among priorities at Inuit and federal leaders meeting
Arctic policy was a key topic during a wide-ranging discussion between Inuit and federal leaders on Friday in Ottawa.
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This Indigenous Athlete Uses Traditional Sport to Spread His Culture
Then, he was introduced to a different type of sport—one which held a deep resonance for his identity as an Indigenous person of Tlingit, Yup'ik, and Deg Hit'an tribal heritage: The Inuit Games ...
Montreal Museum of Fine Arts places Inuit work at its core
Colourful prints and soapstone carvings take over the historic north wing to show that Indigenous art is foundational ...
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Ottawa delivers apology, $45M in compensation for Nunavik Inuit dog slaughter
The federal government has apologized for its role in the killing of sled dogs in Nunavik between the mid-1950s and the late ...
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Government of Canada Supports Increased Indigenous Participation in the Natural Resources Economy in Nunavut
Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced a $2.1-million investment under the Indigenous Natural Resource Partnerships (INRP) program to the ...
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Nunavut Inuit org. offers $100 to voters in upcoming election for its president
The organization that represents Inuit in Nunavut is giving out $100 vouchers to all eligible people who vote in its ...