Inuit, sled dog and Nunavik

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.
Ottawa apologizes, announces $45M compensation for Nunavik Inuit dog slaughter
"They had no more means of going out on the land, to go hunt, to fish..." Ottawa apologized for its role in the slaughter of Inuit sled dogs and announced $45M in compensation.
For some in Nunavik, federal apology for dog slaughter is a step towards reconciliation
Inuit spoke about how much they depended on their sled dogs, and how much they lost when over 1,000 dogs were slaughtered by police in the 1950s and 1960s. For some, a formal apology from the Canadian government has brought a sense of closure and a glimpse of the path forward.
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,
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
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 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 1960s.
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Anandasangaree issues apology to Nunavik Inuit for slaughter of sled dogs in 1950s and 60s
In an exclusive interview with iPolitics, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations Gary Anandasangaree shares why now is the ...
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Canada apologises to Inuit communities for killing dogs
Canada has apologised to the Inuit of northern Quebec for the mass killing of sled dogs in the 1950s and 1960s, which ...
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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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 ...