Inuit Leadership and Government Advance Inuit Rights Together
- The Inuit-Crown Partnership Committee met on November 8, 2024, in Ottawa, focusing on Inuit rights and educational policy.
- Leaders discussed measures to enhance food security and address healthcare racism within Inuit communities.
- The committee aims to continue building a stronger relationship between Inuit leadership and the Government of Canada.
On November 8, 2024, leaders from Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami and the Canadian government convened in Ottawa for the Inuit-Crown Partnership Committee meeting. This session focused on various priority areas, notably the development of a federal policy on Inuit K-12 education and the advancement of food security in Inuit Nunangat. The discussions emphasized the commitment to create an Inuit Nunangat University and addressed ongoing issues regarding healthcare racism. Participants also reviewed the implementation of the Inuit Nunangat Policy, initially endorsed in 2022, to ensure that federal initiatives reflect the unique needs of Inuit communities. The Inuit-Crown Partnership Committee, co-chaired by Natan Obed and Minister Gary Anandasangaree, aims to foster a mutually beneficial relationship centered on cooperation, respect, and the recognition of Inuit rights.