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ITK_CanadaInuit

  1. Read Robert Watt's responses to 5 questions sent by the National Inuit Youth Council to ITK election candidates itk.ca/Z4X
  2. See ITK presidential candidate Terry Audla's responses to 5 questions from the National Inuit Youth Council. itk.ca/Z47
  3. Read ITK's submission to the UN Rapporteur on the Right to Food here: itk.ca/Z4h
  4. The National Inuit Youth Council's 5 questions for ITK presidential candidates. Answers next week itk.ca/Z4s
  5. ITK President Mary Simon comments in response to visit by United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food itk.ca/Z4m
  6. Two candidates seek presidency of ITK: Terry Audla of Iqaluit and Robert Watt of Kuujjuaq. Visit itk.ca for full info.
  7. Artcirq to Capture World Audience at Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Pageant itk.ca/Z4A
  8. Taking a Walk for Cancer Research: Mary Simon's blog itk.ca/Z4Q
  9. Habitat in Southern Canada very important for the Arctic -- northern birds are harmed in southern environments
  10. CPC Toet: European MP took visiting Cdn MPs to task over seal ban defence. Says Simon + Inuit passionately defended by both sides of House.
  11. Threat to polar bears is not hunting. It's climate change. They are now becoming a threat to people in communities: Simon
  12. Inuit were involved in environment review process, problems are in preparing Inuit for skilled jobs. Need investment in education: Simon
  13. Sopuck: Question abt Baker Lake mine...
  14. CPC Sopuck: I appreciate your comments on foreign funded animal rights orgs, as someone who has fought those orgs in a previous life.
  15. Simon: Canada can show leadership of that and other conservation issues when it takes on chairmanship of Arctic Council next year.
  16. NDP Choquette: should Canada preserve greater part of its oceans as part of an NCP?
  17. During Berger inquiry, elder crucial in identifying beluga calving areas. Inuit knowledge an essential part of any conservation strategy.
  18. Simon: Inuit knowledge. For instance, on the issue of climate change impact on polar bears, we should listen to our elders.
  19. CPC Michelle Rempel: What other key elements should be incorporated in a nat'l conservation plan?
  20. Simon: Permits should not be granted in the Arctic without involvement of Inuit and responsible management of wildlife