Farewell to dear Martha Kauki

Martha, You were a friend and my Inuttitut language guide throughout my work life, in particular, my political work life in recent years.

You always responded with such understanding and patience to my requests for the right terminology for the not-so-easy terms used in my work.

Your work will carry on for many years, as it is reflected in all of the incredible work you have done, not only for our region, including the powerful words in the video that you helped me with, but also in the international work of the Inuit of the world, more recently the Kuujjuaq Declaration, which you finalized for us in Inuttitut.

Thank you for teaching me so much and I will truly miss your kind, gentle and humble spirit.

Sheila Watt-Cloutier
Iqaluit