Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami president Natan Obed says Inuit need great opportunities, clarifying his June 19 comments about seeking other partnerships if they are not respected by the federal government. (Photo by Dominique Gené)
ITK president clarifies earlier comments as Inuit and federal leaders discuss Arctic priorities in Kuujjuaq
Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami president Natan Obed says his comments he made in June about Inuit seeking other partnerships were not focused on the Inuit relationship with Canada but on pursuing opportunities with partners who share their interests.
From left: Daniel Kudluk Gadbois, Minnie Ningiuruvik, Lucasi Iyaituk and Tommy Putulik perform in “Aukkauti.” The play opened its Nunavik tour Saturday in Kuujjuaq. Next week the show is scheduled to stop in Quaqtaq, followed by Kangirsuk the following week and Tasiujaq later in June. The plan is to tour the play across Nunavik, with remaining communities hosting performances between this fall and next year. (Photo courtesy of Samuel Lagacé)