GEOG 301 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1-2: Nunatsiavut, Kalaallit, Inuktitut
27 Nov 2015
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Land claim (largest ever) that established territory of nunavut ( our land/home ) is v. important to residents, celebrated. Took 30 yrs to accomplish separate territory. Hard for inuit leaders to be seen as credible. Had to focus on negotiation, not entitlement. Capital, iqaluit, has grown from 1,000 people in 1967 to 6,000 in 1999. In just a generation, inuit have seen many changes. Once hunters/trappers/fishers, not environmentalists/educators/community leaders who advocate for northern indigenous ppl around the world. Given their own territory, affirmation of citizenship of their homeland, which had been occupied/pillaged for 3 centuries. 26 communities, 15 are smaller villages/hamlets w/ <1,000 residents. Most non-inuit in nunavut are single, transient workers. Inuit in the territory receive compensation payments and enjoy land rights. Need to have one inuk parent/be enrolled in program to receive benefits. There is emphasis on inuktitut culture/language (it is 3rd official language)
