Nunavik declaration commits to Inuit culture, self-governance – Nunatsiaq News
March 30, 2015
“We have embarked on a journey to recapture our strength as people”
Nunavimmiut are a strong, united and determined people, says a new declaration adopted by regional leaders March 26.
And they’re determined to promote and protect their Inuit language and culture and work towards more autonomy.
The declaration, drafted and adopted at Makivik Corp.’s annual general meeting held this past week in Kuujjuaq, aims to set in motion a regional blueprint or vision for the region, crafted through the Parnasimautik consultations of 2013 and subsequent report.
