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QTC final report : achieving saimaqatigiingniq
Xwi7xwa Library, University of British Columbia

Book
Creators
Qikiqtani Truth Commission.
Contributors
Qikiqtani Inuit Association.
Description
"The Qikiqtani Truth Commission: Community Histories 1950–1975 and Qikiqtani Truth Commission: Thematic Reports and Special Studies represent the Inuit experience during this colonial period, as told by Inuit. These reports offer a deeper understanding of the motivations driving government decisions and the effects of those decisions on the lives of Inuit, effects which are still felt today.

This period of recent history is very much alive to Qikiqtaalungmiut, and through testifying at the Commission, Inuit spoke of our experience of that time. These reports and supporting documents are for us. This work builds upon the oral history and foundation Inuit come from as told by Inuit, for Inuit, to Inuit" ("Foreward," pg.7, QTC Final Report).

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Alternate Title(s)
Achieving saimaqatigiingniq achieving saimaqatigiingniq
Qikiqtani Truth Commission final report
Holding Library
Xwi7xwa Library, University of British Columbia
Statement of Responsibility
Qikiqtani Truth Commission.
Publication Information
Iqaluit NU : Qikiqtani Inuit Association
Notes
Statement of authorship also in Inuktituk syllabics, entire text of pdf in English.;Cover title.;Title from printout t.p.
Available also online.
Contents
The framework of change: government and the Inuit -- From Ilagiit Nunagivaktangit to year-round settlements -- Housing in the settlements -- Settlement life and substance abuse -- Schooling and its effects on Inuit culture -- Importance of hunting -- Killings of qimmiit -- Health care and the separation or loss of family members -- Development and employment -- Poor communication and cross-cultural understanding -- Saimaqatigiingniq: the way forward -- Strengthening Inuit governance -- Strengthening Inuit culture -- Creating healthy communities.
Electronic Location and Access
Also available online (authentication may be required)
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