Inuit in Canada: the True North, Strong and Free?

Resources and Sustainable Development in the Arctic, The Resources, Economy and Society Research Group, Aboriginal Cultural & Support Services, The Department of History, and the Office of Aboriginal Initiatives is pleased to present:

Pitseolak Pfeifer, Carleton University, who will speak on "Inuit in Canada: the True North, Strong and Free?"

This is an insightful overview of the social, political and economic processes, agents, and structures that envelop and challenge Inuit self-determination in Nunavut and Canada. This critical examination invites participants to re-think their understanding of Canada’s role in the Arctic, by considering the relation between the nation-state, and its citizenry, and the people of the North. Drawing on first-hand experience and on interdisciplinary methodology, the lecture features an interactive format that solicits students' engagement. The overall goal is to create a safe space for dialogue that builds awareness of, and new perspectives on, matters of Arctic Indigenous governance in contemporary times.