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Getting it together in Aupaluk 

• Crafted toy snowmobiles for daycares 

• Ivakkak Dogteam Race: Edition 4 

• Women meet in Yellowknife 

… and much more! 

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Serving the Inuit of Nunavik

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Makivik Corporation 

Makivik is the ethnic organization mandated to represent and promote the interests 

of Nunavik. Its membership is composed of the Inuit beneficiaries of the James Bay 

and Northern Quebec Agreement (JBNQA). Makivik’s responsibility is to ensure 

the proper implementation of the political, social, and cultural benefits of the 

Agreement, and to manage and invest the monetary compensation so as to enable 

the Inuit to become an integral part of the northern economy. 

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Makivik Magazine 

Makivik Magazine is published quarterly by Makivik’s Information Department. 

It is distributed free of charge to Inuit beneficiaries of the JBNQA. The opinions 

expressed herein are not necessarily those of Makivik Corporation or its Executive. 

We welcome letters to the editor and submissions of articles, artwork, or 

photographs. Please include your full name, address, and telephone number. 

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Makivik Executive 

Pita Aatami, President 

Johnny Peters, Resource Development Vice-President 

Adamie Alaku, Economic Development Vice-President 

Anthony Ittoshat, Treasurer 

George Berthe, Secretary 

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We wish to express our sincere thanks to all Makivik staff, as well as to all 

others who provided assistance and materials to make the production of this 

magazine possible. 

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Published by the Makivik Information Department 

P.O. Box 179, Kuujjuaq, Quebec 

J0M 1C0 Canada 

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Cover photo: Victor Mesher and Noah Partridge help 

George Berthe into a safety harness for Aupaluk’s candy 

drop. Photographer: Bob Mesher 

ISSN 1481-3041 

BOB MESHER 

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That’s using their heads! 

It is the time of 

year when Makivik 

staff can slow down 

a little after all the 

work has been done 

to stage yet another 

annual general 

meeting. This year 

it was in Aupaluk, 

Nunavik’s community 

with the smallest 

population. These 

events give the beneficiaries a chance to hear what really occupies 

their board members and executive. It is also a time for input 

from all, which became clearly evident during discussions about 

the long hoped-for Nunavik government. The lines are always open 

to the Nunavik negotiators. Also mentioned at the AGM, unusual 

bird species have been seen, as well as the melting of permafrost, 

likely due to global warming. 

Other major meetings were held by Pauktuutiit and by the 

NLHCA, which we have covered in here. The NLHCA bid their outgoing 

president, Putulik Papigatuk, a fond goodbye. Springtime 

is also the time for getting our Income Tax forms filled out again. 

Thanks to a free service provided by Makivik, beneficiaries had 

their calculating done by a troop of well-trained tax agents. 

Meanwhile, the Makivik executive were pleased to be able to 

go on another community field trip this past winter, especially to 

meet students in all the communities along the way. As Makivik 

president, Pita Aatami, stresses in his message: “We care about 

you and we want you to succeed in school and in whatever path 

you take in the future.”

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SPRING 2004 

ISSUE 68 

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Hello to the students 

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Pauktuutiit in Yellowknife 

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Aupaluk Hosts AGM 

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Nunavik Landholding Corporations’ 

Association Activity Report 

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Adamie Alaku, Makivik’s vice-president for economic development, being 

introduced to Paul Martin by Guy St-Julien on March 15th. The Prime Minister 

met with Nunavik leaders in Val d’Or. 

COMPLIMENTS: GUY ST-JULIEN 

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Wasaskun Healing Lodge 

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Ivakkak’s Fourth Race 

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Nunavik Creations Update 

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You could win $100 if you guess what this mysterious 

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address shown below. Good Luck! 

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Lizzie Lingard of Kuujjuaq won $100 for 

correctly guessing this respiratory safety mask. Other prizes were 

won by Christina Nowkawalk, Emily Tulugak, Josepie Okituk Salluit, 

and Uqaittuq Puvirnituq. 

MAKIVIK magazine 

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Best Wishes to Nunavik Students from 

Makivik President Pita Aatami 

Mots d’encouragement aux étudiants du 

Nunavik de la part du président de Makivik, 

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The Makivik executives visited every 

Nunavik community early in the New Year 

to meet with JBNQA beneficiaries and hear 

your comments and concerns. These field 

trips are an important way for us to make 

sure that we are steering the Corporation 

in the direction that you want Makivik to 

go and also to make sure that your concerns 

are properly addressed. 

During this Nunavik tour, we also had 

the pleasure of meeting with students in 

each school. I want to thank the School 

Board staff and the students who took 

time out from your regular routine to welcome 

us into your classrooms, libraries, and 

gymnasiums. Your hospitality was certainly 

appreciated, and I have confidence that 

some seeds of encouragement will take 

root as a result of our face-to-face exchange 

during these school visits. 

On behalf of the Makivik leaders, I 

would like to restate this message to all 

Nunavik students. First of all, I want you 

to know that we care about you and we 

want you to succeed in school and in what- 

Les membres du bureau de Makivik ont 

visité en début d’année toutes les communautés 

du Nunavik afin de rencontrer les 

bénéficiaires de la CBJNQ pour entendre 

leurs commentaires et leurs suggestions. 

Ces visites sont très importantes pour 

mesurer la justesse des décisions de la 

Société afin de répondre aux préoccupations 

des Inuits du Nunavik. 

Au cours de cette récente tournée, 

nous avons rencontré des étudiants dans 

toutes les écoles du Nunavik. Je tiens à 

remercier les employés de la commission 

scolaire et les étudiants qui ont pris 

de leur temps précieux afin de nous 

accueillir dans leurs classes, leurs 

bibliothèques ou leurs gymnases. Votre 

hospitalité nous a fait chaud au cœur. 

J’ai confiance que nos échanges insuffleront 

chez les étudiants une bonne 

dose d’encouragement. 

Au nom des dirigeants de Makivik, 

je souhaite transmettre un message 

d’encouragement à tous les étudiants 

du Nunavik. Sachez que nous sommes 

fiers de vous. Nous souhaitons votre 

réussite dans tous vos projets, scolaires 

ou autres, peu importe la voie que 

vous choisirez. La vie d’étudiant n’est 

pas toujours facile. Il faut faire preuve 

de persévérance et essayer de bien 

comprendre les enseignements qui sont 

donnés à l’école. À la maison, vous devez 

consacrer du temps aux leçons et aux 

devoirs même lorsque d’autres activités 

sollicitent votre attention. Cela est particulièrement 

difficile lorsqu’il fait beau 

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Johnny Peters, Pita Aatami, Adamie Alaku, and Anthony Ittoshat. 

Le comité exécutif à Umiujaq lors de leur visite l’hiver dernier afin de rencontrer les beneficiaires à travers toutes les communautés du Nunavik. 

De gauche à droite : George Berthe, Johnny Peters, Pita Aatami, Adamie Alaku, et Anthony Ittoshat. 

COMPLIMENTS: ADAMIE ALAKU 

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ever path you take in the future. Being a 

student is not always easy. It means going 

to school, sitting in the classroom, trying 

to understand what your teachers are talking 

about, and then going home and doing 

homework. Meanwhile, there are so many 

other fun things to do — especially when 

the weather is nice and you would rather be 

outdoors, or when there is a good movie on 

TV that you would rather be watching. 

It is very important to take time for 

visiting your relatives and friends and for 

having fun, but also give yourself time to do 

your schoolwork. We are depending on you 

because you are our leaders of the future 

in every respect. Inuit are equal to people 

from any other culture in the world when 

it comes to intelligence and the ability to 

succeed in whatever career you desire. 

Never let anyone make you think that you 

are not capable of success — whether 

you hope to be a doctor, a cook, a pilot, 

a business owner, a government minister, 

a mining technician, or any other type of 

professional. 

Makivik Corporation and our subsidiary 

companies such as Air Inuit, First Air, 

Nunavik Creations, and Nunavik Eastern 

nature ou encore lorsqu’un bon film est 

présenté à la télévision. 

Il est important de prendre du temps 

pour rencontrer les amis et la parenté et 

pour se divertir, mais il faut également consacrer 

du temps aux études. Vous serez, 

dans quelques années, les dirigeants du 

Nunavik et il faut bien vous préparer à prendre 

la relève. Les Inuit n’ont rien à envier 

aux gens d’autres cultures du monde entier 

pour ce qui est de l’intelligence et des 

habiletés à connaître du succès dans les 

carrières de leur choix. N’écoutez pas les 

rabat-joie qui seraient tentés de vous faire 

croire que vous ne pouvez connaître du succès, 

et ce, peu importe que vous souhaitiez 

devenir médecin, cuisinier, pilote d’avion, 

entrepreneur, ministre du Gouvernement, 

technicien de mines ou choisir tout autre 

carrière ou profession. 

Makivik et ses filiales, notamment Air 

Inuit, First Air, les Créations du Nunavik, et 

la Nunavik Eastern Arctic Shipping embauchent 

des centaines de personnes. Vous 

devez acquérir des connaissances et des 

compétences afin de pouvoir saisir toutes 

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The success of our students is a main priority. The president of the Kativik School Board, Sarah Aloupa, Québec Education Minister Pierre Reid, and president of 

Makivik Corporation, Pita Aatami in Kuujjuaq this past January 14th. 

Le succès de nos étudiants est une priorité imrpotante. La présidente de la commission scolaire Kativik, Sarah Aloupa, le ministre québécois de l’éducation, 

Pierre Reid, et Pita Aatami, le president de la Société Makivik, le 14 janvier dernier. 

BOB MESHER 


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Arctic Shipping hire hundreds of employees 

and we want you to become qualified 

to step into these jobs in the future. Beyond 

that, Nunavik continually needs professionals 

in other organizations who are able to 

help their fellow Inuit. 

This kind of success has to be earned 

and, as students, you are already on the 

path to earning a good life. I hope to see 

that most of those secondary-5 students 

whom I met along the way will be going to 

college and the students in secondary-3 will 

be in their final year of highschool when we 

make our next visit to your schools. Stick 

with it, and never be afraid to ask for help 

when you need it. Your teachers are there 

to support you, and there are also other 

members of your community who will gladly 

lend you a hand whenever you reach out. 

Finally, do not hesitate to call our offices 

if you have any questions or suggestions 

for how we may better do our work as the 

managers of Makivik Corporation. Never 

give up. You can be anybody you want to 

be in this world. 

des professionnels qui oeuvrent au mieuxêtre 

de leurs concitoyens. 

Le succès ne vient pas sans efforts. 

En poursuivant vos études, vous êtes déjà 

sur la bonne voie. J’espère que la majorité 

des étudiants du secondaire 5 que 

nous avons rencontrés poursuivront des 

études postsecondaires et que lors de 

nos prochaines visites dans votre école 

nous reconnaîtrons parmi les finissants du 

secondaire 5 les étudiants de secondaire 

3 rencontrés quelques années auparavant. 

Persévérez! N’ayez pas peur de demander 

de l’aide lorsque cela est nécessaire. 

Les enseignants sont là pour vous guider 

et vous soutenir. D’autres membres de 

votre communauté se feront également 

un grand plaisir d’apporter leur aide au 

besoin. En terminant, n’hésitez jamais à 

communiquer avec nous si vous avez des 

questions ou des suggestions qui peuvent 

nous aider à mieux servir les Inuit 

du Nunavik. N’abandonnez jamais. Vous 

avez le talent et les moyens pour réaliser 

vos rêves et vos ambitions. 

BOB MESHER 

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eroded much of the recognition that Pauktuutiit had garnered 

while it dealt with health issues important to Inuit, and with it 

the means to finance its projects. Since then, Pauktuutiit has 

earnestly made efforts to continue in its capacity to work on 

the social and health concerns on the national front. 

The following day, participants split into four discussion 

groups for a workshop to look at how to improve the working 

relationship with ITK. The workshop provided a forum to look 

at serious questions as to Pauktuutiit’s role in Inuit society. At 

the end of this workshop, it was overwhelmingly clear that the 

Inuit women believed in Pauktuutiit. There was no question as 

to its continuing role in our society, not only as a stolid supporter 

of Inuit women’s rights but also in its role in addressing 

serious social concerns that touch on all Inuit. It was concluded 

that Pauktuutiit would approach ITK to establish a closer 

working relationship with them. 

A few significant projects received attention during the 

course of the assembly as well, notably on the HIV/AIDS 

Awareness Program backed by Health Canada. The Yellowknife 

Women’s Centre (YWC) made a presentation on their project for 

an Inuit family resource centre in Yellowknife which would serve 

the 600 Inuit living in the town, many of whom often experience 

homelessness, family violence and addictions. 

A very interesting recycling project was presented from Inuvik. 

The project involved financial support from Environment Canada, 

transforming the local Inuvik dump into a very well organized 

space where recyclable stuff was properly stored and reused. As 

a result, there was less waste, and more public awareness. Many 

questions regarding the use of non-recyclable and toxic products 

arose from this presentation, and it was hoped that projects such 

as this would sprout in other northern communities. 

Any group interested in starting such a recycling can 

receive support from Environment Canada’s Community 

Funding Program called EcoAction. For more information 

check out their website: www.ec.gc.ca/ecoaction. 

Each of the regional members gave a report, including 

from Nunavik. Minnie Itidluie brought up the need 

to have Pauktuutiit representatives in each community. 

She felt that this was a priority, since being a single 

representative in her region does not do justice to the 

needs of each community. A lack of visibility due to the 

diminished number of Pauktuutiit representatives keeps 

the Association far from public concerns. For instance, in Nunavik, 

nobody called her to make their concerns known to Pauktuutiit, nor 

on what they think the Association should be doing. Pauktuutiit 

in Nunavik also sees a need for buildings in which women may do 

activities such as sewing, social support groups, and even women’s 

shelters. There was also a call to deal with family problems, 

addictions, teen pregnancy, and parenting skills. 

Mary Palliser of Inukjuaq was easily re-elected to the position 

of vice-president, being true to her colours and her devotion to women’s 

issues. She said that if she didn’t run again that it would be 

like abandoning Pauktuutiit. Sharon Edmunds of Labrador ran again 

for the position of secretary/treasurer, but a serious contender, 

Annie Buchan from Kitikmeot won that vote. Annie campaigned 

LISA KOPERQUALUK 

SAMMY KUDLUK 

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that she would serve Pauktuutiit well because she can communicate 

in Inuktitut and she felt ready for the position this year, 

although she had refused a nomination the year before. 

Pauktuutiit also chose a woman of the year, who happens 

to be from Nunavik this year! Anna Uqaittuq of Inukjuaq was 

chosen for having been a member of the local women’s auxiliary 

group since her youth, for being a confidante to those going 

through personal troubles, and for her generous and helpful nature. 

Congratulations Anna! 

Finally, Pauktuutiit extended their arms to include Inuit women 

who live out of the region and young Inuit women as part of 

the Association. Not only will those Inuit women living in the 

South now be able to participate, but also the Inuit women living 

in Yellowknife are included as part of the Kitikmeot region. 

Many urban Inuit women were delighted by these decisions and 

are pleased for being included as part of Pauktuutiit, which is the 

voice of all Inuit women in Canada. 

All in all, the Pauktuutiit annual general meeting brought together 

Inuit women from all over Canada — east, west, north, and south. 

Its efforts, projects, and concerns come directly from the populations 

and their work impacts the communities. Please continue 

to extend your support to Pauktuutiit. Their 20th anniversary will 

be highlighted at their next annual general meeting! 

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Makivik Welcomes New DIAND Minister 

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BOB MESHER 

Pita Aatami showed new DIAND MInister Andy 

Mitchell and his special assistant, Josée Roy, 

around Makivik’s head office this past March 21st. 

Subjects covered during the meeting between 

the Makivik executives and Mr. Mitchell were 

Nunavik Government Negotiations, Housing 

Needs, Nunavik Marine Infrastructures, as well as 

the Makivik Offshore Claim and Labrador Claim. 

Adel Yassa was also there to present concerns 

on behalf of KRG. 


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Pita Aatami graciously receives 

this portrait of himself, painted by 

Putulik Illisituk. Pita received the 

gift for recognition of his contributions 

to economic development in 

Nunavik. The Makivik AGM took place 

in Aupaluk, where many topics were 

brought to light. Story and photos by 

Bob Mesher. 


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Makivik’s annual general meeting is when the Corporation’s 

board of directors, executives, staff, and many concerned beneficiaries 

reflect on the achievements and challenges of the past 

year while aligning itself for what has to be done next. It is also 

a time when meeting participants and guests get to enjoy some 

time in one of Nunavik’s communities, and 

this year it was the region’s smallest community 

of Aupaluk that opened its doors, 

temporarily almost doubling in population 

size from March 22nd to 26th. 

The first guest to make a presentation 

was Jose Kusugak, president of the 

Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami. He spoke positively 

about recent and upcoming meetings with 

Prime Minister Paul Martin, along with leaders 

of the Métis National Council and the 

Assembly of First Nations in light of commitments 

for a renewed relationship with the federal government. 

Says Jose, “Although there are issues specific to the Inuit, First 

Nations, and Métis peoples, it is important that we work together 

to address issues of mutual concern to all Aboriginal people.” 

While Makivik’s AGM took place during the same week that 

the government presented a new federal budget, Jose stated that 

he wants to see exactly what amounts are earmarked for Inuit, 

and specifically a breakdown for the regions such as Nunavik. 

“When Canadians talk about Aboriginals in terms of the budget, 

they often think it is spent on Inuit because we are packaged into 

one native fund. However, Inuit actually receive very little funds 

compared to other natives,” Jose explained. 

On the topic of climate change, mentioned also by Jose, it was 

noted that the melting of permafrost and sighting of different bird 

species have been witnesses in Nunavik lately. Charlie Arngak, 

president of Avataq, echoed Jose’s concerns about the weakening 

of the Inuktitut language, saying, “ We are losing grasp of our language 

and we know that we have to safeguard our culture.” 

Pita Aatami, Makivik’s president, noted, “We pay taxes and 

we always have to remind the ministers of this. This is a good 

example of how we are different (than First Nations Peoples). As 

SAMMY KUDLUK 


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solutions instead of working around the issues.” 

Pierre Corbeil, Quebec’s minister for forests, wildlife and parks, 

was also present at the AGM. He listed several achievements 

in Nunavik over the past year, notably as part of the Sanarrutik 

Agreement — from community centre renovations to the acquisition 

of search and rescue equipment. “Our first year as the 

government has left its mark on our relations with the Inuit of 

Nunavik. Not only do we wish to maintain these good relations, 

we are interested in moving forward in the many files we have 

worked on together,” Corbeil said. 

Paulusie Novalinga, HFTA president, took the opportunity of 

Corbeil’s presence to explain that, while farmers and fishers are 

given tax breaks for their equipment, Inuit hunters have to pay 

full price for tools, vehicles, and fuel that are used in the North 

to eek out a livelihood — a situation that he deems to be unfair. 

“It is the case today that a successful hunter is a hunter that is 

financially well-off,” said Paulusie. 

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Sarah Grey at the candy drop. 

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The second morning of the AGM was an opportunity for 

the Makivik representatives to announce their reports on the 

Corporation’s subsidiaries and joint ventures, most of which was 

already outlined in the new annual report. 

George Berthe, Air Inuit’s chairman, was proud to announce 

that the airline celebrated its 25th anniversary and is going strong. 

Speaking on behalf of Air Inuit’s board, he said, “We work together 

with the mayors a lot. We are also always available to anyone 

if you have questions.” Johnny Peters advised Nunavik organizations 

to use the airline as much as possible, rather than chartering 

from other companies. “This will help us to have a stronger economy,” 

Johnny said. 

This was followed by an update from First Air, presented by 

Pita Aatami, who is the chairman of that airline. He says First Air 

also has concerns regarding competition but is pleased that the 

airline recently received an arrangement from the Nunavut government 

for 60 percent of their medical travels, with the remaining 

40 percent is going to Canadian North. Nunavut, meanwhile, has 

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(L-R) Government representatives: Michel Létourneau, 

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refused shares of First Air, which otherwise would mean more support 

of the airline from that Territory. “We have a five-year plan, 

Pita said, “And we are doing okay for now.” 

Makivik’s other subsidiaries were also discussed, pretty well 

along the lines that you may read in the annual report delivered to 

each Nunavik beneficiary household. Notably, it was made clear 

that Nunavik Creations, which was asked to come up with a new 

company name, buys garments for sale from Inuit seamstresses 

as long as these items pass their quality control standards. 

There was also a report on Makivik’s construction division 

which is responsible for building social housing units and marine 

infrastructures in Nunavik. Makivik is encouraged from a recent 

meeting with Andy Mitchell, the new federal minister of Indian and 

Northern Affairs, who seems eager to ensure that funding continues 

for the continuation of this work. Pita said, “We are building 

in the communities on a priority basis but funding is, as usual, the 

main question in terms of reaching our goals. Since our meeting 

with Prime Minister Paul Martin and then with Andy Mitchell, it is 

now well know to the federal government that we are expecting 

$9-million from them (for marine infrastructures). We are also still 

short by 450 housing units so we are requesting another five-year 

renewal from both governments.” 

This led to many comments being raised about the pros and 

cons of owning a home in Nunavik. Although residents may be subsidized 

by as much as 75 percent to build a home, they should 

also consider the additional costs of maintenance, heating, and 

municipal services. Johnny Peters, who has his own house, commented, 

“It is financially kind of heavy to be a home owner, not 

that I wish to spread worries. But if you work for your own house, 

eventually you will be able to make it.” 

Silas Berthe considers that owning one’s own house might be 

the way to go, considering that the cost of renting social housing 

will go up in time. “Since I am close to my 60s and we know that 

social housing will eventually skyrocket, private ownership is something 

to consider.” Maggie Emudluk, who is with the KMHB, said, 

they have been able to postpone a 25 percent social housing rent 

increase. “The good news is that the elderly will not be affected, 


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but the increase will eventually happen,” Maggie said. 

Salamiva Weetaltuk had frequent input into the AGM. She 

raised the question of who should be responsible for the maintenance 

of facilities such as FM stations that are donated by 

Makivik. Adamie Alaku explained that while the FMs were to be 

handed over to the municipalities, Makivik may provide the equipment 

as per each board member’s community donations budget, 

although the Corporation does not take care of the actual building. 

Various board members and executives stressed that once 

communities receive such assets, including arenas, youth centres, 

elders’ vans, and sewing centres, it is trusted that the localities 

will find resources to keep them well maintained. 

As far as the cost of heating expenses, Anthony Ittoshat again 

stressed the usefulness of the Heating Fuel Subsidy Program, whereby 

private customers of Hydro Québec may receive as much as a 60 

percent rebate on their fuel costs and public commercial customers 

may get as much as 50 percent back. Michael Iorio (1-800-361- 

7052) is the Makivik employee to call about this matter. 

Johnny Peters gave a background of the files that his Renewable 

Resources Department is responsible for, as well as their relationship 

with government wildlife and health departments. Many 

questions arose about whether or not Nunavik should allow zoos to 

take animals from the region, such as last summer when a Québec 

City zoo received a walrus from Ungava Bay. “The owner of the 

zoo says that the walrus they took last year is lonely and needs 

a partner. I know it is doing well and is healthy. But I am not in a 

position to say yes or no to this request. This is something to be 

reviewed,” Johnny said. 

Wildlife issues certainly capture the attention of the Inuit delegation, 

considering that it is such an important aspect of daily life 

in the North. Topics ranged from natural disasters such as those 

affecting the Arctic char and caribou to the social habits of muskoxen 

and the possibility of a limited harvest of these animals. 

This was followed by a report from Paulusie Novalinga. Their 

main file is on beluga harvesting in light of a strict quota placed 

on these stocks which have been identified as an endangered 

species. A further aerial beluga survey is planned for next summer, 

from Ivujivik down to James Bay. There will be a trained Inuk 

observer taking part who will share his observations with others. 

Beluga hunting has been closed for Ungava Bay. “In a way (the 

closures and quotas) might be right, however it is a main part 

of our diet, so this is an awkward situation. I would like to harvest 

belugas, but I also realize that if they are endangered, we 

need to be careful. If we want to keep our traditions strong, we 

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Guy St-Julien, MP for Abitibi–Baie James–Nunavik, beside Johnny Adams 

and Tamusi Sivuaraapik. 

should have an open mind and we should follow the laws that are 

passed,” Paulusie said. 

The HFTA has also received an award for their participation 

in the Atlantic Flyway Council’s project to monitor migratory bird 

species. Other HFTA concerns relate to polar bear habitat and climate 

change, wildlife officers, and search and rescue, and even 

the proper use of non-lead ammunition by hunters. 

Guy St-Julien, MP for Abitibi–Baie James–Nunavik, was also 

present at the AGM in the afternoon, taking time out from a busy 

federal budget week. He was thanked for his efforts that led to a 

meeting of Nunavik leaders with the Prime Minister on Monday, 

March 15th. Guy continues to work towards getting a federal riding 

for Nunavik. Guy, who has been jokingly labelled a pest by 

some federal politicians for ceaselessly pushing Nunavik issues, 

mentioned that he was especially pleased to see so many young 

representatives sitting around the Makivik AGM table. 

One message coming from Anthony Ittoshat, when Makivik’s 

financial statement was put on the table, is that Makivik suffers 

financially from the impact of world events such as large scale 

fraud cases, the war in Iraq, the SARS scare, and the mad cow 

crisis. “We had to declare permanent impairment on approximately 

$4-million in stocks that were not getting 

any interest,” he said, “We are in control of 

our expenses, but we have no control over 

happenings in the world. But we are still on 

the safe side.” The Makivik treasurer credits 

Makivik’s subsidiary companies for bringing 

in revenues for the past year. 

Jonathan Grenier, treasurer of the Saputiit 

Youth Association of Nunavik, and Jonathan 

Epoo, the Association’s president presented 

the youth report. The youth discussions 

branched into a variety of concerns, with the 

heaviest being suicide intervention and prevention. 

Robbie Tookalak advised the youth, “You 

have made a big difference in our communities and dealing with 

suicide is not a one-person job. Take your time and also remember 

that we are here to assist you.” 

Tamusi Sivuaraapik of Puvirnituq mentioned that he likes to 

include youth in their survival training courses. This led to a suggestion 

from Pita Aatami to have one youth per community to take 

the survival skill training. 

Self-government was the topic of discussion to begin the third 

morning of the meeting. This began with a slide presentation given 


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by negotiators Minnie Grey, Harry Tulugak, and Maggie Emudluk. 

“It has been uplifting to work on this project,” Harry said, “It has 

been exciting because both governments are excited and we are 

preparing to go into the second phase. We are not rushing, as 

there is a lot of work to be done.” 

Minnie added, “This is not an easy task. We want to do the 

job very well, and we are doing it for you. We are always looking 

for improvements in our lives and this is what we are working 

towards.” 

The negotiators repeatedly extended an invitation to any interested 

organizations that may want them to make a presentation 

on the topic, contribute their input, or ask for clarification on the 

issues. “We appreciate questions and debate. If any organization 

wants us to come to meetings, we will come to you and explain 

our work,” Harry said. 

Makivik has also begun printing a newsletter called Nunavik 

specifically to help keep the public informed about the developments 

surrounding a future Nunavik government. 

Johnny Peters shared his recollection from 1972 when Inuit 

started discussing the topic of self-government. He said, “Some 

people would even stand on the table to make a point back then. 

It was really the first time when we got together in such assemblies. 

So I can say self-government is nothing new. It has been a 

process. I hope I can see this finalized before I die.” 

Next, all hands met near the Aupaluk runway for a candy-drop. 

Johnny May and Harry White had arrived in a Beaver aircraft for 

the occasion. Everyone had a chance to catch something sweet, 

but the biggest prizes were a sewing machine, tickets from Air 

Inuit, and tickets from First Air. You had to be there! 

A trailer sample of a video being produced by TNI, sponsored by 

Makivik, was shown at the meeting. This video, which is expected 

to be 45 minutes when finished, will be used as a tool to educate 

the public about the dog slaughters that took place in the North 

in the 1950s and 1960s. Everyone is anxious to see the final product, 

which is planned to screen at the theatre in Kuujjuaq, with as 

many media as possible in attendance. “We mention this file to 

ministers at every occasion,” said Pita Aatami, “We have elders 

who talk about it, and they are telling the truth about how they 

were affected by the killing of their dogs. About 200 people have 

been interviewed to compile the information and we will not give 

up on the issue.” 

Following the dog slaughters discussions, the AGM also heard 

further comments from Charlie Arngak on behalf of Avataq and 

Paulusie Kasudluak for the FCNQ. 

Johnny Adams was available to report on behalf of KRG to 

start off the final day of the AGM. He listed guidelines for the 

hunter support program, the creation of regional parks, municipal 

services, and daycare centre operations as some of the main 

files that KRG is working on. 

He also explained a project to provide search and rescue boats 

for all Nunavik communities. Pictures of these types of watercraft 

were pinned on the wall for reference. We should expect to see 

these boats in some Nunavik communities by next fall. They will 

be operated specifically for emergency purposes, according to 

the wishes of each municipality. As Makivik is collaborating on 

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candy drop. 

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Jonathan Grenier. 

the project, Pita Aatami explained, “Since these boats will only 

be used for search and rescue, they should last a long time. We 

emphasize that the Inuit are sea-going people, so we were able 

to get moneys from the Sanarrutik Agreement to come up with 

these boats.” Funding has also been set aside from KRG to train 

operators. 

Sarah Aloupa also gave a report from the KSB, explaining that 

they are going through difficult financial times. She said, “At one 

time, we used to get yearly funding for infrastructure, but not any 

more. (For example) the minister decided that Inukjuak’s population 

is not growing any more, so our plans to enlarge the school 

there has been rejected because the ministry refuses to add more 

funding for the development of facilities, although every community 

has a growing population.” 

Following an update from the Nunavik Landholding Corporations’ 

Association, each Makivik board member was given an opportunity 

to make a community report. After that, Victor Mesher of the 

Association of Montreal Inuit explained the events of Inuit down 

there, and of some ways that the Association has been able to 

repay the communities for their donations of country food. 

There was also a Nunavik-wide Makivik election during the 

day for the position of vice-president for economic development, 

in which Mary Simon and Adamie Alaku were running. As it turned 

out, Adamie was able to continue in the position, getting 55 percent 

of the votes while Mary got 45 percent. It was also acclaimed 

that George Berthe will continue to serve as the Corporation’s 

executive secretary for another mandate because no other candidate 

ran for the position. 

The meeting drew to a close with a potluck style banquet as 

well as raw and frozen wild meats, with Mayor Johnny Akpahataq 

portioning up the first fish. Following the community feast, plaques 

of recognition were presented by the Makivik president to handicapped 

Ivakkak musher Harry Okpik for his perseverance, to Victor 

Mesher for his service to needy Inuit in the North and in Montreal, 

as well as to each of the JBNQA signatories. Finally, for those who 

still had enough energy, there was a dance featuring accordion 

music played by Sandy Saluarsiak. 

Everyone was in agreement that the AGM was a grand success 

and much gratitude was expressed toward the community of 

Aupaluk who put so much effort into making sure that their guests 

were comfortable, well fed during the week, and well entertained. 

Makivik now looks forward to the next AGM which will take place 

in Akulivik. 


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Nunavik Landholding Corporations’ 

Association Activity Report 

By Robbie Watt 


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Robbie Watt in Salluit. 

DANIEL EPOO 

Delegates of the second annual general meeting of the Nunavik 

Landholding Corporations’ Association (NLHCA), which took place 

in Salluit from March 2nd to 5th, 2004, reluctantly bid farewell 

to its former president, Putulik 

Papigatuk. According to the 

association’s by-laws, since Mr. 

Papigatuk has not been re-elected 

as one of the board of directors of 

his own affiliated landholding corporation, 

the appointed board of 

directors of the association had to 

identify a new executive amongst 

themselves. David Annanack, 

president, Noah Inukpuk, vice-president, 

and Salamiva Weetaltuk, 

secretary/treasurer, will now be 

mandated for a two-year term within 

the Association. 

Sgo4 XWv5g4. 

Putulik Papigatuk. 

As part of the executive committee of the Association, Mr. 

Papigatuk has contributed significantly into the realization and/or 

implementation of land-use committees, standardizing construction 

rules and procedures in Category I and Category II lands, not 

to mention the Sanarrutiit LHC Program. 

The NLHCA and KRG have been collaborating on a number of 

projects together since the creation of the Association, namely 

for projects linked to land use and planning. The communities are 

developing at increasing rates, putting more and more pressure on 

local authorities — both from the municipal offices and the landholding 

corporations — to respond more efficiently to land use 

requests and plan the expansion of the community accordingly. 

The nor thern villages (NVs) and the local Landholding 

Corporations (LHCs) hold complementary responsibilities regarding 

the use and management of Category I lands. Therefore, in an 

attempt to improve land use planning practices at the community 

level and prevent unnecessary conflicts arising from inefficient 

communication of information within communities, the NLHCA and 

KRG have developed two projects that they hope to have implemented 

by the next construction season (2004). 

DANIEL EPOO 

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The first of these projects proposes the creation of a local 

land use committee in each community. Each committee would 

be formed with three representatives from the NV and three representatives 

from the LHC and would be responsible for examining 

requests for land use in the village and surrounding area. It would 

submit its recommendations to the municipal council and the 

LHC’s board of directors. 

The second initiative comes in the form of a guide for construction 

in Nunavik. This guide provides an overview of all the 

authorizations required as well as the rules and regulations applicable 

throughout the communities and the region for anybody 

wishing to develop or construct in Nunavik. 

For both these projects, workshops have been offered to 

the general managers of the LHCs at their annual general meeting 

held in Salluit during the first week of March 2004. The same 

workshops will be provided to the secretary-treasurers and/or 

municipal managers of the NVs in Québec City towards the end of 

April to provide further explanation of each project and the possible 

implications for them. 

As for the Sanarrutiit Program, an agreement on economic 

development between Makivik Corporation, KRG and the Government 

of Quebec, amounts of $1.5-million in 2002-2003 and $2-million 

in 2003-2004 have been deemed for allocation, on a per capita 

basis, from the said agreement toward the Nunavik landholding 

corporations and its Association. So far, approximately $1.3-million 

has been allocated mainly to help offset office expenses, to 

help fund short-term community projects relating to cultural and 

traditional activities, job creation, environmental clean-up and 

access roads, as well as to help finance economic development 

projects like investments to Co-op hotels and retail stores mainly 

in Kangirsualujjuaq, Inukjuaq, and Kangirsuk. 

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w˜is1qg3Sz b7miC5tA. 

Oops! In the Makivik Calendar, Labour Day is supposed to be September 6th. 

Sorry about that. 

Oups! Dans le calendrier de Makivik, la fête du Travail est le 6 septembre. Désolé. 


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Inuit Men at Wasaskun 

Healing Lodge 

By Daisy N. Saunders 

Facilitator / Project Coordinator 


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DAISY N. SAUNDERS 

As part of their healing process, the Inuit men at Wasaskun 

Healing Lodge decided to contribute something to their own communities. 

One of their ideas was to make toy wooden ski-doos to 

donate to some childcare centres in the North. The plan was to 

come up with 30 wooden toy ski-doos to be distributed to four centers: 

Kuujjuaq, Inukjuak, Salluit, and Nain-Labrador. 

Margaret Gauvin, regional childcare coordinator for the Kativik 

Regional Government, said they were very interested in receiving 

these toys. Eva Lapage, who was then the Iqitauvik Childcare 

Centre’s director, also welcomed and appreciated the donations. 

We spoke to many other parents and individuals about how they 

felt and what they thought of the contribution of the toys for the 

children. As they agreed it was a good idea, the production of the 

toys began. 

Wasaskun utilizes 

a holistic approach that 

addresses the physical, 

mental, emotional, and 

spiritual aspects of the 

individual. The approach 

recognizes that “healing” 

is a movement 

from within. The healing 

services offered by 

Wasaskun have been 

developed based on firsthand 

experience and 

our cultural understanding 

of what needs to happen to address the problems affecting 

Aboriginal People. 

This project was designed also to help understand that children 

are gifts to us. It is a reminder, that we must love them, 

cherish them, and help to build a future for them. Children must 

be in a healthy and safe environment as they are fragile. This was 

also to open the communication and to build trust among each 

other, before proceeding with an intensive program that followed 

the toy making project. 

While creating these toys, the Inuit Men say they experienced 

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Toy wooden snowmobiles made by Inuit clients at Wasaskun as a donation and also as a therapeutic exercise. 

BOB MESHER 

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the surfacing of many childhood memories. Eugene Dyson recalled, 

“I participated in the project to prove to myself that I could make 

a toy wooden ski-doo. As I was making the ski-doo, the project 

became more meaningful. It brought back memories of my childhood. 

The toys that I received were all hand-made, but to me they 

were priceless and brought a lot of joy and hours of fun. I believe 

the children that will receive these toys will also have hours of 

fun. Ski-doos are now a big part of Inuit life and it can be a learning 

tool for the kids that receive them. I hope that the children 

enjoy the toys as much as I did making them.” 

Luccassie says, “Making these brought memories of playing 

with a toy ski-doo for so long I used to forget that I needed to eat. 

This is how much fun I had. I used to enjoy playing outside and 

always looked forward to playing with them. I had no worries whatsoever 

— just being a child. Playing in a group used to be even 

more exciting. We used to challenge each other to see whose toy 

had the best jump. When dark came, we all agreed to meet again 

tomorrow for another day of fun. Please have fun and enjoy.” 

Sala from Inukjuaq added, “It was the first time I made a skidoo 

as I usually used to make kamotiks. I would play for hours 

and enjoyed every minute. I did not even feel the cold weather 

because we were active. I only used to think of what I had and 

I did not have a worry. We used to modify them and think about 

what could be added onto the toy kamotik to make it more real 

and interesting. Thanks, and enjoy.” 

Another participant added, “Making this ski-doo brought me 

back to when I was a boy. I hope that this will encourage the children 

to see that they too can do it. It is my contribution to the 

children with gratitude. My participation in this project has helped 

greatly as part of my healing. Nakurmik, and God bless you all.” 

A fifth client had this to say: “One time as a child myself, I 

did have a ski-doo made for me by my late uncle. Such joy I had 

back then and making one added more joy. I know with my heart 

that the few children who receive them will very much enjoy the 

ski-doos. My tears of joy flow for a child who will play with happiness. 

In return, it will bring me patience and the will to live and 


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BOB MESHER 

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Children at daycare in Kuujjuaq get to play with the hand-made toy snowmobiles. 

survive. Thank you parents and others to help me express my love 

for the children.” 

Over the years, Wasaskun Healing Lodge has opened its doors 

and provided services to a number of Inuit from different regions, 

including Nunavik, Labrador, Nunavut, and Inuvialuit. These men 

come to Wasaskun with open minds and a willingness to begin 

working on their personal issues. Choosing to come to Wasaskun 

takes courage and strength, and demonstrates their desire to 

change. 

Like many First Nations People, the Inuit also come from communities 

that have experienced alcohol and drug abuse, sexual 

abuse, and family violence. Some, too, are suffering the effects 

of the residential school experiences and the disruption of their 

culture and life ways. They want to break the cycle of abuse and 

see healing as a life-long process. 

The support of families and communities is very important to 

their success. There are many Inuit individuals and Inuit organizations 

that are knowledgable in Inuit ways. Some often travel a 

great distance to show their support, to encourage, and to assure 

these men that they are on the right path. Many are volunteers 

who make themselves available if they are needed. 

As well, there are Inuit counsellors, elders, community members, 

and family members available by telephone. One of these 

long-time volunteers is Jusipi Keleutak from Quaqtaq. His good 

work takes him to many provincial and federal institutions as well 

as to Wasaskun. Jusipi is an inspirational speaker, mentor, elder, 

advisor, storyteller, and much more. There are many other individuals 

from the Inuit communities who are a great source of support 

and we at Wasaskun appreciate them greatly. 

Because this experience was so positive, the Inuit group 

decided to raise funds to purchase some basic tools to continue 

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Wasaskun Healing Lodge 

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creating for the childcare centres and other community resources 

in the future. They hope to develop such items as toy kayaks, 

kamotiks, boats, and airplanes. They would also like to contribute 

later on to community facilities such as womens’ shelters, recreation 

centres, and hunter support outlets. 

Wasaskun Healing Lodge, incorporated in 1988, started out 

as a charitable, non-profit/non-political organization. For the first 

year, it was operated at the community level by volunteers. Many 

from the orginal community group are still involved today as staff 

or board members. It is the first and still the only native community 

residential healing centre east of Manitoba that offers services 

to First Nations and Inuit men. 

Anyone interested in donating to the Inuit group may 

contact Daisy N. Saunders at (613) 590-1470, or e-mail: 

dsaund183@rogers.com, or call Wasaskun Healing Lodge at 

(450) 883-2034. We are also looking for donations of items to 

help the Inuit men stay connected to their culture such as sealskin, 

caribou skin, and Inuit drums. 

We want to say thank you to Makivik Corporation, the Wesaskun 

board and staff, the KRG Childcare Department, the childcare 

directors, community members, and most of all to the parents of 

these children who made the project possible. 

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Archaeological Items for Students 

Inuit Studies on Local History teacher Pasha Puttayuk started 

an archaeological collection with advice from the Avataq Cultural 

Institute. She has been receiving historical items—loaned or 

donated by various people and mainly related to survival skills— 

to help her teach students about their local history. Included in 

her collection are old photographs of people who would have lived 

around the Quaqtaq area, which have also attracted interest from 

Kangiqsujuaq and Kangirsuk. 

The remains of a wooden water pail, she says, is presumably 

from Viking explorers. Other items show the kinds of hunting 

tools Inuit used around that area. With the help of elders in the 

community, she has identified how these would have been used. 

The artifacts give her students insight and pique their curiosity 

for local history. 

SAMMY KUDLUK 

SAMMY KUDLUK 


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Legal Tips 

By Jocelyn Barrett, Lawyer 


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SAMMY KUDLUK 

Jury Duty 

A jury’s role is to determine whether an accused person is guilty. 

Participating in the administration of justice by becoming a member 

of a jury can prove to be a very interesting experience. In fact, 

jurors often leave the courtroom with a considerable amount of 

knowledge of criminal law. Jury duty is not only an appealing civic 

duty, but ignoring a summons is a serious matter and could result 

in penal proceedings. 

In general, every person accused of an indictable offence has 

the option to be tried by a judge and a jury composed of 12 citizens, 

or to be tried by a judge alone. Indictable offences are those 

considered as very serious under the Criminal Code and include, 

for example, murder, aggravated assault, sexual assault with a 

weapon and aggravated sexual assault. 

To qualify as a juror, a person must be a Canadian citizen over 

the age of 18 years and included on the electoral list. The sheriff 

begins the jury selection process by randomly selecting names 

from the electoral list. Certain individuals are disqualified from jury 

duty, such as members of the senate, judges, lawyers, police officers 

and people charged with or convicted of a criminal act. The 

disqualification extends to these individuals’ spouses. 

Requests for exemption from jury duty are possible if the candidate, 

for example, is 65 years of age or over, has served as a juror 

within the past five years, or the candidate’s health or domestic 

obligations prevent him or her from serving. Candidates may also 

invoke any other reasonable causes for exemption. Candidates 

apply for exemption by completing the form enclosed with the summons 

and returning it to the sheriff within 20 days of receiving the 

summons. If the candidate does not apply for an exemption within 

20 days or if the sheriff refuses the application for exemption, 

the candidate may apply directly to the judge on the date when 

he or she is summoned to the courthouse. 

The judge determines the final composition of the jury. However, 

during the final selection process, both the prosecutor and the 

accused have the right to refuse, without explanation, a certain 

number of candidates. The prosecutor and the accused may also 

refuse any candidate for certain reasons, the main one being that 

the candidate is not impartial, meaning that the candidate is not 

willing to render a verdict based solely on the evidence that would 

be presented during the trial. 

Employers cannot suspend, dismiss, or take any other sanction 

against employees who have been selected for jury duty. 

Unless otherwise provided for under a collective agreement, 

however, employers are not obliged to pay the employee’s salary 

during jury duty. 

An indemnity of $90 per day is provided to jurors and a small 

compensation for childcare, meals, transportation and accommodation 

(if necessary) could be supplied.

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Legal Tips 

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a verdict of guilty, the jury must be convinced beyond a 

reasonable doubt that the accused committed the crime. Once 

the jury has rendered its verdict, it is up to the judge to determine 

the sentence. 

Except where there is a total absence of evidence, the judge 

cannot express an opinion concerning the guilt of the accused, 

nor influence the jury’s decision. The judge’s role is limited to providing 

the jury with information and explanations about the nature 

of the criminal act and the legalities involved. 

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unanimous decision, the jury will be dissolved and a re-trial will 

take place. 

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vq3hJx3us6 

Caribou Parka 

Making in 

Kangiqsujuaq 

In Kangiqsujuaq during the last two years we have been learning 

how to make caribou parkas. Funding for this project was made 

available by the Avataq Cultural Institute. We started out with 

someone from Cape Dorset to teach us how to make caribou 

parkas and we have been doing it since then. 

This caribou parka is not for sale. Since it was the first caribou 

parka I made, I will keep it. This project should give other 

Inuit ideas about projects like this, especially since caribou 

hide is the best for extreme cold and can be used for various 

other clothing. 

Minnie Nappaaluk 

Kangiqsujuaq 

COMPLIMENTS: MINNIE NAPPAALUK 


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Ivakkak 2004: 

A Pilgrimage 

Through the Ages 

By Isabelle Dubois 

ISABELLE DUBOIS 

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Simeonie Elijassiapik, an Ivakkak participant from Inukjuak. 


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The fourth Ivakkak Dogteam Race, which took place on the eastern 

Hudson Bay coastline, included 15 dogteams from all around 

Nunavik. The race followed a trail that was once used by Inuit travelling 

down the coast to attend Easter mass in Kuujjuaraapik. 

The approximately 400-kilometre trip from Inukjuak to 

Kuujjuaraapik brought a lot of memories of this not-so-distant past 

back to the older generation of dogteam mushers from the Hudson 

Coast who took part in the race. 

When the dogteams completed the first half of their journey, 

arriving in Umiujaq after four days out on the trail, they were greeted 

with quite a reception from the local population gathered on 

the ice. It was especially emotional for elders like Makivik board 

member Tana Tookalak. (She is the mother of Umiujaq Mayor and 

Makivik board member Robbie Tookalak.) Now in her eighties, Tana 

has childhood memories of travelling on her mother’s back while 

dogs pulled the family itinerant camp on a sled. 

Every spring between 1900 and the late 1920s, many Inuit from 

all the way up to Salluit used to travel down to Kuujjuaraapik by 

dogteam to attend Easter celebrations at Saint Edmund’s Anglican 

Church — the only church on the coast at that time. For most of 

the 1800s, this church used to be located in Qilalugarsiuvik, near 

Little Whale River, until the Hudson’s Bay Company moved their 

post to Kuujjuaraapik. 

At Qilalugarsiuvik, the racers and their support crew set up 

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Harry Okpik in Umiujaq. 


GEORGE BERTHE 

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St. Edmund’s Anglican Church in Kuujjuaraapik (circa 1950’s). 

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AVATAQ CULTURAL INSTITUTE 

their first camp after traveling a little over 40 miles from Umiujaq. 

While the northern lights danced and 150 or so huskies howled 

in the night, animated storytelling took place inside the illuminated 

tents. The eldest dogteam mushers and crewmembers such as 

Nutaraaluk Iyaituk and Davidee Niviaxie told stories heard from 

their parents and grandparents. 

They also talked along the trail about when Inuit lived a nomadic 

lifestyle. Nutaraaluk Iyaituk, who was in the race, is originally 

from Ivujivik but now lives in Akulivik. His forefathers used to live 

on this coast. 

Although Adamie Qumak finished last in the race, he was also 

very proud to have made it as far as Kuujjuaraapik and successfully 

complete a trail that was once used by his ancestors. Like others, 

Adamie remembers the stories told by late father, Moses Qumak. 

Adamie, who grew up in Puvirnituq, regrets leaving his dogteam 

behind when he went down to school in Kuujjuaraapik as a teenager. 

Adamie wishes he had made the trip down to Kuujjuaraapik 

by dogteam rather than by airplane. Years later, he is proud to be 

able to say that he finally made it. 

At the end of the race, the dogteam mushers were grateful to 

finally see the little church still standing in Kuujjuaraapik, which 

they had heard so much about, and to meet with old classmates. 

Local elders such as Charlie Tooktoo were overwhelmed as the 

dogteams appeared at the mouth of the Great Whale River and 

crossed the finish line where many were gathered. 

The Cree, who have been sharing the land around Kuujjuaraapik 

with Inuit for generations, were also deeply touched by this cultural 

celebration. To show his peoples’ appreciation to those men 

who made this event possible, the Whapmagoostui Isaac Masti, 

president of the Cree Trappers Association, presented each of the 

participants handmade gifts such as mittens and gun bags during 

a closing ceremony following the arrival of the dogteams. 

Similar exchanges between Inuit and Cree used to take place 

during the early 1900s Easter celebrations, as people would trade 

various handmade tools and crafts. Some of these are still on display 

at the Saint Edmund’s Church museum. 

Thanks to the men who took part in this edition of Ivakkak, 

the precious memories of many of the Inuit elders will be preserved 

as the younger ones shall be able to recall this gathering of dogteams 

to Kuujjuaraapik. 

Youth recipient of a special award from Avataq 

The popular Ivakkak dogteam race generates more and more 

interest from younger Inuit each year. While most dogteam racers 


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are between 30 and 60 years of age, the past two editions of 

Ivakkak have seen at least one young participant. 

In 2003, Willie Cain Jr. from Tasiujaq, who was only 18 years 

old at the time, became the youngest Ivakkak participant to ever 

enter the race. This was an example of how Inuit traditions are still 

important to younger Inuit. In recognition of his participation, Willie 



Nî8iz 

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rNsiz Participant’s Name kNoz Community 

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Overall Time 

1st Wb rxÖ8N6 Peter Kiatainaq vq3hJx6 Kangiqsujuaq 28 hrs 20 min 52 sec 

2nd ÷i à, kv3y6 Junior May ƒ4Jx6 Kuujjuaq 28 hrs 40 min 16 sec 

3rd Ìjy yKxÇW4 Tamusi Sivuaraapik S[3ig6 Puvirnituq 30 hrs 55 min 54 sec 

4th ÙW k?o1z6 Bobby Novalinga S[3ig6 Puvirnituq 31 hrs 5 min 36 sec 

5th çp s4W4 Harry Okpik dx3b6 Quaqtaq 32 hrs 15 min 28 sec 

6th Én/ e8kxJx6 Aisara Kenuayuak S[3ig6 Puvirnituq 33 hrs 50 min 21 sec 

7th €5bu wk2X6 Adamie Inukpuk wk5Jx6 Inukjuak 33 hrs 56 min 13 sec 

8th Awo fl˜, xzJ5y6 Willie Kulula Sr. dx3b6 Quaqtaq 34 hrs 28 sec 

9th ÔyW e¥6 Juusipi Qisiiq vq3hJx6 Kangiqsujuaq 35 hrs 55 min 24 sec 

10th Awo ®8, kv3y6 Willie Cain Jr. bysI6 Tasiujaq 37 hrs 30 min 55 sec 

11th kbÇl4 wè5g6 Nutaraaluk Iyaituk xfo[4 Akulivik 37 hrs 59 min 41 sec 

12th µys Nn6 Matthew Nassak vq3h6 Kangirsuk 39 hrs 1 min 54 sec 

13th ¥usi wäIyxW4 Simeonie Elijassiapik wk5Jx6 Inukjuak 40 hrs 56 min 22 sec 

14th ÷p €Nˆ6 George Annanack ƒ4Jx6 Kuujjuaq 42 hrs 46 min 2 sec 

15th €bu dm6 Adamie Qumak xfo[4 Akulivik 48 hrs 14 min 29 sec 

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Ivakkak 

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Peter Kiatainaq holds the trophy. Junior May came in a close second while Tamusie Sivuaraapik came in third. 

ADAMIE ALAKU 

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sKz: www.ivakkak.com. 

b=Zi x5paxi4 eu3DD8NuJy. 

Awo ®8 ej5yf5 trn3gg6 

Willie Cain approaches on his dogteam. 

was presented with an award from the Avataq Cultural Institute 

and a $500 prize during the March 10th Ivakkak-2004 closing ceremony 

in Kuujjuaraapik. 

It is through young people like Willie, who proudly practice 

their ancestoral way of life — whether through dogsledding or 

other traditional activities — that 

the future of the Inuit’s millennia-old 

traditions can be continued in 

Nunavik. 

For more details on the day-to-day 

events of Ivakkak 2004, please consult 

the Race Coverage section of the event’s 


official Website: www.ivakkak.com. 

Photos can also be found in the photo 

gallery of the Website. 


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Nunavik Creations Review 

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trãJ5 xfis9lxq5g6 trñu8k5 trbsc5b˜dN3mb. 

yxy €Nˆ6. 

Jessie Annanack. 

Nunavik Creations is opening a sewing center in Kangirsuk and 

has hired three new employees: Mary Etok, Mary Thomassie, and 

Louisa Oovout. Jessie Annanack, our administrative assistant/ 

accounting clerk, is also a new member of the Nunavik Creations 

team and an invaluable asset to the day-to-day operations of the 

business. Nunavik Creations now has 11 full-time employees with 

these new additions. We have also purchased products from over 

200 Nunavimmiut throughout the year 

to stock our store. 

January and February were exceedingly 

busy for us. Not only were we filling 

orders for the store and website, but 

our seamstresses also made 60 parkas 

for the athletes and sponsors attending 

the Arctic Winter Games held in Fort 

AUSTIN COLLEEN GREENE 

McMurray, Alber ta. Congratulations 

are in order to all the seamstresses 

who completed this large order within 

three-weeks, as well as to Vickie Okpik 

for designing the parkas. As in past Arctic Winter Games, the 

Nunavik athletes were noted to have the most outstanding and 

attractive parkas, and were approached frequently by people from 

other teams wanting to trade for them. 

Meanwhile, the sewing centres are preparing all the products 

that will be offered in our upcoming catalog and website. We need 

to ensure that we have an adequate amount of items in stock for 

our customers to avoid any delays in the order process. 


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>xaNh5ts2 x3ÇAz>. 

Nunavik Creations made costumes for CBC’s “The 

Year of the Hunter”. 

PAT SOFTLY / CBC 

Nunavik Furs 

This is the second year of operations for Nunavik Furs, a division 

of Nunavik Creations. Nunavik Furs is viewed as an experimental 

company and is laying some fur processing 

groundwork for the future. As 

Daniel Lemelin, the company’s manager, 

explains, they do not want to take 

on more orders than they can handle. 

“We try to give a good service and good 

quality tanning. We want to make people 

happy so when they talk about us, 

they are going to talk positively. We are 

preparing for the future,” he says. 

This season the tannery processed 

approximately 200 pelts, with the largest 

number being foxes, followed by 

wolves, seals, martins, a few otters, caribou 

and even polar bear skins. Most of 

the hides come from Kuujjuaq, however 

others have been obtained from communities 

on the Ungava coast, Salluit, 

and Iqaluit. 

36

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®NsItA5 cq3ifosD8NyMeli WNhxDtc3li kNu5 W5nÌaA8Ngi4 

bµi kN5ti5. 

So far, Nunavik Furs’ promotion is mainly by word of mouth 

which brings in enough orders to keep their three employees busy 

while producing quality products. Besides Daniel Lemelin, Nunavik 

Furs also employs Daniel Gordon, and Billy Tukkiapik. Hopefully this 

fledgling venture will continue to improve and become more than 

a service to the public, but a more profitable business processing 

natural resources from within the region. 

BOB MESHER 

NÙ3goEi6 

Sizing Up the Timber 

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sN7uAh5gi4 ƒ4Jx2 ciQ/zk5 douÅo4f5 eu3DQx3gMsJK5 NÙ3gq8i4. 

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ƒ4Jxus9l yKo3tz5, àf fxb, x7ml ÷8 Wx3 og3ª fÑ4f5 v?mzb 

W[5ngcoE[zi5 WymJ6. 

On Tuesday, March 23rd, 2004, a group interested in the 

potential of forest resources near Kuujjuaq flew by helicopter for 

an exploratory tour of these woods. Along with Nunavik Rotors 

pilot, Peter Duncan, there were Charles Dorais from Makivik’s 

Economic Development Department, Sandy Gordon from KRG’s 

Renewable Resources Department, Kuujjuaq Mayor Michael Gordon, 

and Jean Pierre Létourneau from Québec’s Natural Resources 

Department. 

The group took wood samples from three locations which were 

sent to a laboratory in Québec City for analysis. It is thought that 

CHARLES DORAIS 

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NÙ3gi4 xqJaxv9˜l8i4 Wbo7mEsQxzi4. 

this resource may be able to sustain a three-to-four-week annual 

harvest for local consumption, with the wood used for light construction 

projects and firewood. Forestry resources may also be available 

to support similar needs in four additional Nunavik communities as 

well. Létourneau, a forestry engineer, says he was surprised to see 

such a large quantity of sizeable trees in the area. 

CHARLES DORAIS 


37

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Why Inuktitut in our Schools? 

Donald M. Taylor, PhD 

McGill University 


38 

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At the centre of every discussion about education in Nunavik is 

the question of language. Should schools focus only on English and 

French, leaving parents the exclusive responsibility for having their 

children become fluent in Inuktitut? Or, should the school make 

sure young students feel comfortable in school by having trained 

Inuit teachers who teach in Inuktitut, before students take on the 

task of becoming fluent in English and/or French? 

Following the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement in 

1975, the Kativik School Board made a careful analysis of scientific 

research from minority language situations around the world. 

The Board opted to have children be taught 

in Inuktitut by trained Inuit teachers in kindergarten, 

grade one and grade two, after 

which they would choose either an English 

or French stream for the remainder of their 

education. As we saw from the column in 

the last Makivik Magazine, having children 

taught in their own language, Inuktitut, is 

good for their self-esteem. But, how can 

we be sure that introducing Inuktitut in the classroom will maximize 

the educational experience for children? 

There are two pressing reasons for asking this question. First, 

everybody is concerned about our students, especially the high 

dropout rate and the fact that our students seem to have difficulty 

performing well when they go south to attend CEGEP. Second, we 

need proof that using Inuktitut in the school is in the best interest 

of our students. I say ‘proof’ because without proof some will say, 

“If we got rid of Inuktitut in school and replaced it with English or 

French, our students would be better off.” Others will say, “Our 

students would be doing even worse without having Inuktitut in 

their first years in school, and if we increased the Inuktitut, they 

would do even better.” 

Now, a scientific answer to our question requires much more 

than asking the opinions of educators, teachers, community leaders, 

parents and students. After all, educators and teachers who 

are involved with the students are biased and will probably speak 

highly of the existing language program. Parents and community 

leaders may have a negative bias because they see that children 

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Teacher Training graduates for 2003. 

are not performing as well as everyone hopes. Opinions will always 

be biased and the only solution is to actually test the students. 

The obvious way to scientifically answer questions about what 

language or languages to use in school is to test the academic 

development of our students. Unfortunately, that would not answer 

the question: Why? If every community in Nunavik uses Inuktitut 

in kindergarten, grade one and grade two, no matter how the students 

perform on tests, some will say they are performing poorly 

while others will say they are performing well. 

Fortunately, circumstances arose in Kuujjuaq that did allow us 

to scientifically answer our question. Twenty years ago Kuujjuaq 

was the only community that did not use Inuktitut exclusively in 

these first three years of schooling. Parents actually chose among 

three language streams; Inuktitut, English, or French. Now we can 

answer our question! If we formally test all the children in kindergarten, 

grade one, and grade two, and we test the children in all 

three languages, we can compare the results for those students 

in the Inuktitut program, the English program, and the French 

program. Now we are in a position to do a scientific analysis. We 

have children from the same community, some who are taught in 

Inuktitut, others in English, and still others in French. What language 

program most benefits the students? 

Research Methodology 

Each child was tested in all three languages at the beginning 

and at the end of the school year for kindergarten, grade one and 

grade two. Children were taken individually to a quiet location for 

testing and they enjoyed the experience. Each child was given a 

battery of 16 different tests so that we would have an excellent 

measure of their development. The tests were divided into two 

categories. The first category measured conversational language, 

which is the child’s ability to have simple, everyday conversations 

in the language. The second category of tests measured academic 

language and were designed to measure the child’s capacity to 

solve complex mental problems. 

The tests were made up by a team of inuit, anglophone and 

francophone teachers who were experienced with the curriculum 

and each test was carefully translated into the other two languages. 

We always made sure that the first day of testing was done 

in the child’s strongest language, and then on subsequent days 

they would be tested in their weaker languages. 


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that no student or teacher could be identified in the results. The 

results presented here focus on the very important academic tests 

and involve more than 150 students and many different teachers. 

Thus, we can examine the results with confidence. 

We can see from the graph that students in the Inuktitut 

program make excellent progress in Inuktitut. If we examine the 

progress of students in the English and French program, the benefit 

of being taught in Inuktitut becomes especially clear. Students in 

the English program show development in English and those in the 

French program show development in French. But, neither group 

achieves the level of language proficiency in English or French as 

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also, that the students in the Inuktitut program, and those in the 

French program, also develop reasonably good skills in English. 

No doubt, this is because children hear English everywhere in the 

community as well as from TV, radio, movies, and music CDs. 

What is crucial for students is that they have one highly developed 

language that allows them to solve challenging intellectual 

problems. The only language that can serve this function is Inuktitut. 

In the graph, the highest bar of all is for students in the Inuktitut 

class when tested in Inuktitut. Once the student has developed 

fluency and literacy in one language, they can easily transfer those 

skills to another language such as English or French. 

In summary, by the end of grade two, students in the Inuktitut 

class are the only ones who have developed a high level of proficiency 

in a language. This level of proficiency will allow them to 

solve complex intellectual problems, and as they go further, these 

skills will transfer to French or English. Finally, the use of Inuktitut 

in the school can help assure that the language remains strong 

among young people. Now, what happens to students when they 

make the sudden shift from Inuktitut to either French or English 

in grade three? If there are advantages to using Inuktitut up until 

grade two, would they benefit even further by having Inuttitut used 

in Grade three? We will address these two questions in the next 

issue of Makivik Magazine. 

The full scientific repor t, or a summar y of the repor t, 

can be obtained from the Kativik School Board, Training and 

Research Department, PO Box 819, Kuujjuaq, Quebec, J0M 1C0 

(819) 964-2412. 


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On behalf of the board of directors and the employees of Air 

Inuit, we send our congratulations to all the participants and organizers 

of Ivakkak 2004. We additionally send our appreciation to 

Air Inuit’s ground and flight crews who delivered the participants 

in the event — human and canine — to their desired destinations 

on time and in good racing condition. 

Scheduled service enhancements 

In early February, following approval by Air Inuit’s board 

of directors, the company forwarded to all Nunavik community 

councils a revised program for scheduled service that responded to 

concerns and ideas voiced at various forums. The revision realizes 

the following service enhancements: 

1. The separation of Dash 8 departure times in Dorval on those 

days when two flights are leaving, such that passenger congestion 

at the Dorval counter is reduced. Hence, the first flight 

leaves at 07:30 AM and the second at 08:30 AM instead of 

at 08:00 AM. 

2. The addition of a second Dash 8 flight from Dorval to the 

Hudson Bay Coast on Wednesdays, effective March 11th. 

3. The addition of a Sunday Dash 8 flight from Dorval to the 

Hudson Bay Coast, effective March 14th. 

4. Dash 8 service from Dorval to Akulivik. 

5. Saturday service to Sanikiluaq, as had been requested by that 

community. 

6. Minor adjustments of numerous existing scheduled flights 

such that better connections, and less congestion at hub airports 

at busy times of the day, are realized. 

New schedules reflecting the above have been forwarded to 

all Air Inuit station agents. We encourage all travellers to be aware 

of the network modifications which, we trust, will better enable 

their travelling needs. 

GEORGE BERTHE 

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Dog cages. 

Forthcoming fleet additions for 2004 

A second King Air 100 (C-FAIK), presently undergoing extensive 

modification to Air Inuit standards for northern service, will be 

on line in Puvirnituq by early April. The positioning of the aircraft 

at Puvirnituq will better enable the company’s ability to respond 

to medical emergencies on the Hudson Bay Coast without disrupting 

scheduled service north to Salluit. 

Air Inuit anticipates the introduction of Dash 8 service, on a 

trial basis, on the Upper Ungava Schedule by early summer. This 

Dash 8 will replace the HS748 traditionally based at Salluit, which 

will provide for increased large aircraft capacity for charters, tournaments 

and like events. Once the Ungava Dash 8 is on line, our 

large freight door HS748 (C-FDOX) will be converted to a pure 

cargo role, providing the fleet with two dedicated large freight 

door cargo aircraft henceforth, all 

year round. 

Air Inuit Wings of Knowledge 

Bursary 

We send our congratulations to all 

students completing their 2003/2004 

school year and our particular best 

wishes to the recipients of Air Inuit’s 

2004 Wings of Knowledge Bursaries. 

The bursary is distributed in conjunction 

with the Kativik School Board to 

encourage Nunavik students in the 

pursuit of their ambitions as well as 

to promote Air Inuit as a prospective 

location for those interested in aviation. 

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uyx9. 

Pat Ekomiak and Captain Sebastien Michel. 

Forthcoming specials 

Air Inuit is pleased to advise of the following specials that are 

planned for the forthcoming months: 

• Our traditional Easter Special, from April 5th through April 

17th. 

• Our Landlocked Special for travel between Nunavik and Dorval, 

from June 14th through to July 17th. 

• Our traditional Summer Seat Sale, from July 19th through to 

August 6th. 

• New for 2004, for berry lovers, will be special pricing between 

Nunavik communities and either Umiuaq or Kuujjuaq, from 

August 20th through to September 11th. 

As the travel periods for the above specials approach, they will 

be widely advertised in Nunavik. In addition to the above, special 

pricing for various music festivals will be forthcoming and likewise 

advertised throughout Nunavik as their dates approach. 

We wish you good travelling with the above programs and do 

enjoy the beautiful spring. 



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NUNAVIK notes 

Montreal Inuit Update 

The Association of Montreal Inuit (AMI) volunteers organized 

monthly gatherings again this past winter, including 

one party for over 400 to celebrate Christmas. The generous 

support of Nunavik communities and airlines that provide 

country food and cargo transport again made these joyous 

events possible. 

In return for this ongoing support, AMI continues to gather 

items and have them sent to Nunavik. In late December 

and early January, we were able to put together 91 parcels 

of hockey equipment that were divided up for the 14 Nunavik 

communities. With the further aid of Air Inuit and First Air, 

these items arrived in time for the hockey season. 

Also in gratitude to the Nunavik communities was a 

Christmas gift drive we organized with the help of Montreal 

area Boy Scout and Cubs troops. As a result, eight boxes of 

Christmas gifts were sent to Nunavik children. An additional 

eight boxes of toys were donated through the American 

Embassy in Ottawa and delivered to Nunavik by First Air and 

Air Inuit. 

Researcher Nobohiro Kishagami will be in Montreal to further 

his work on the Montreal Inuit community for the Museum 

of Ethnology in Osaka, Japan. His last research about the 

community was in 1996, and there is a need to update his 

findings. AMI will collaborate in this project and will be able 

to use the resulting data when soliciting governments and 

organizations for funds. 

The Montreal Children’s Hospital has asked for our help 

to organize an Inuit activity on National Aboriginal Day, June 

21st. The hospital is celebrating its 100th anniversary and 

wants to include those whom they have served during the past 

century. The hospital has also asked AMI to provide help with 

the creation of a small Inuksuk for their grounds. 

AMI is also helping the Cubs and Scouts with youth 

exchanges to Nunavik, including a member of their organization 

to visit Kuujjuaq for a meeting about the Junior Rangers. 


Many will recall that we held an Inuit church service at 

St. Paul’s in Lachine last May where 11 Inuit children were 

baptized. We hope to repeat this event as Reverend Barry 

Clarke has indicated a willingness to accommodate us there 

again. In closing, AMI thanks each and every person who 

has helped with our efforts. If you happen to be in Montreal 

on the last Saturday of the month, do join us in the country 

food feast. 


Inuit Influence Extends to the 

Very Ends of the Solar System 

NASA 

Astronomers using California’s Mount Palomar Observatory have 

detected what could be the solar system’s 10th planet, which has 

been given the name “Sedna” after the legendary Inuit wife of the 

waters. According to BBC News, this new find is similar in size to 

Pluto, may have its own moon, and is red with a shiny texture. 

Originally designated 2003 VB12, Sedna is the most distant 

object yet found orbiting our sun. Researchers believe that Sedna’s 

surface temperature is about -240 degrees Celsius. It was discovered 

by astronomers from the California Institute of Technology, 

Yale Observatory, and the Gemini Observatory. 

The new discovery is likely to reignite the debate about what 

constitutes a planet. One group of astronomers believe that Pluto 

is not a true planet but merely one of the largest of a vast number 

of minor objects in the outer solar system. The alternative view 

is that Pluto is a planet and those who believe that will have to 

classify Sedna as the 10th planet. 


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MARIE-CHRISTINE COUTURE 

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NUNAVIK notes 

SAMMY KUDLUK 

Quaqtaq’s New Swimming Pool 

A new swimming pool in Quaqtaq — one of Nunavik’s smaller 

communities — had it’s official opening in the fall of 2003 

and has been making a big splash with residents of all ages. 

Swimming is good for the health and the pool has already 

provided a secure place for some people to learn how 

to swim. 

For those northern communities that are thinking 

about operating a community swimming pool, the 

Quaqtaq municipal secretary treasurer advises to make 

sure the operating costs have been stabilized before 

diving in. For example, the mandatory certified lifeguard 

regulations have created unforeseen costs in that they have 

had to hire someone from the South and training for local lifeguards 

can be costly. 

Meanwhile, the health benefits and fun seem to be floating 

above any cost concerns. The facility can accommodate 

up to 80 people. 

Calling More 

Nunavik Artists! 

As seen in a previous issue of Makivik 

Magazine, the Avataq Cultural Institute 

has an Artists’ Support Program working 

to help further the careers of Nunavik 

Inuit artists. Avataq is working on a 

survey of Nunavik artists, art organizations 

and arts and crafts businesses 

in Nunavik. 

The Artists’ Support Program has 

been around for several years, and with 

Avataq’s recent growth, we are working to make it more 

accessible for Nunavimmiut. Since the publication of our last 

article, we have received many new requests for our grants 

and were able to fund some very different projects, including 

something as simple as buying art supplies for a very talented 

painter. Thank you Makivik Magazine! 

Canada Council for the Arts Promotional Campaign 

The last Makivik Magazine featured information about 

the Canada Council for the Arts. Avataq has recently taken 

on a contract to promote the Canada Council’s programs in 

the North. 

This three-phase project is designed to let Inuit artists know 

about grants and special arts programs that are available to 

them. We will also be asking for recommendations on how to 

make programs like this more accessible for Inuit artists. 

The first phase of the promotional 

campaign will be held in Nunavik, 

with phases two and three following 

in the territories of Labrador, Nunavut 

and Inuvialuit. 

For this project and the artists’ survey 

we are working on, Avataq plans to 

air public service announcements and to 

host radio talk shows on TNI and local 

FM radio stations. Look for flyers with 

this logo advertising the project in your 

community in the coming months. 

If you would like more information about this project, the 

Société de Développement des Entreprises Culturelles 

(“SODEC”) / Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec 

(“CALQ”) Arts and Cultural Industries survey, or Avataq’s 

Artists’ Support Program, please contact us at the following 

coordinates. 

Taqralik Partridge 

Avataq Cultural Institute 

6700 Ave. du Parc, Suite 400 

Montreal, Quebec H2V 4H9 

1-800-361-5029 


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BOB MESHER 

E-file for Inuit Taxpayers 

As Inuit, unlike other Aboriginal Peoples of Canada, continue 

to be tax paying citizens, Makivik employed 19 income 

tax agents for the recent taxation season. Two were available 

to service each of Salluit, Kuujjuaq, Puvirnituq, and Inukjuak, 

while there was one agent available for each of Nunavik’s 

remaining smaller communities. 

Makivik agents now use electronic filing (“e-file “) for 

handling these income tax returns. This means that, instead 

of sending the coordinator the printed income taxes to be 

verified, the agents send electronic copies of the income tax 

returns. Once the coordinator verifies them, she e-files the 

electronic copies to the proper government authority. 

Among the advantages of e-file, this medium offers greater 

accuracy due to the elimination of manual data entry and 

the introduction of a series of preliminary auto checks by tax 

authorities. It also provides the security of having a written 

confirmation that the federal and provincial income tax offices 

have received and accepted tax returns for processing. The 

encryption form used on their Web sites is the most secure 

form available in North America. 

Furthermore, e-file means that money is saved on such 

costs as for paper, printing, photocopying, and postage. From 

an ecological standpoint, we need only to print the 

comparative summary and keep your tax returns on a 

diskette. The Makivik agents no longer have to send 

a paper copy of the returns to tax authorities. 

The time required for the tax authorities to process 

returns is reduced from a six to eight week delay (when 

paper filed) to half that time when electronically filed. This 

also means that refund cheques are issued sooner such that 

taxpayers can receive their refund within the two weeks following 

the acknowledgement of the return, unless certain 

circumstances justify a longer delay. 

It is important that beneficiaries keep all tax slips and 

summaries for further information. Randomly, the revenue 

offices will request copies of the tax slips to backup the information 

provided through e-file. Therefore, the taxpayer will 

have to provide the requested slip when asked. 

How much money have Inuit beneficiaries received thus 

far through Makivik’s income tax service? Combined federal 

and provincial income tax refunds for beneficiaries are as 

follows: For 2002: $5.4 millions, for 2001: $4.5 million, for 

2000: $3.6-millions, and for 1993 to 1999: ranges from $2.0- 

million to $3.0-million. 

The following four agents were recognized for their work 

in filling out income tax forms for Nunavimmiut over the past 

10 years since this service has been made freely available 

from Makivik to the JBNQA beneficiaries: Mary K. Inukpuk of 

Inukjuak (who has also been the project coordinator since 

2000), Alacie Pilurtuut of Kangiqsujuaq, Ken Jararuse of 

Kangiqsualujjuaq, and Maggie Augiak of Kangirsuk. 

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sçMstz: 418-650-5115, ext. 5248 

hv5gƒ3tyAtz: 418-654-3132 

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cEbsI4f5 kwbt5y[z: 

http://www.ulaval.ca/inuitacadre/ 

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Nasivvik Centre for Inuit 

Health and Changing 

Environments 

Through a grant from the Canadian Institutes of Health 

Research – Institute of Aboriginal People’s Health (CIHR-IAPH), 

the Nasivvik Centre was established for education, training and 

research on Inuit health and changing environments based at the 

Public Health Research Unit (CHUL-CHUQ) of Laval University in 

Quebec. This Centre is one of many being established in a network 

across the country by CIHR-IAPH’s Aboriginal Capacity and 

Developmental Research Environments (ACADRE) Program to 

address Aboriginal health training and research needs. Nasivvik 

Centre is working in cooperation with a board of advisors from 

regional and national Inuit organizations, including the Nunavik 

Nutrition and Health Committee which has representatives from 

KRG, the Health Board, and Makivik Corporation. 

It was foreseen that significant changes in the global 

environment have been experienced in the past decades as a 

result, in large part, of human activities. The contribution of 

environmental factors to health problems among some populations 

in the world has been roughly estimated by the World 

Health Organization (WHO) to be between 25% and 33% of the 

global burden of disease. Inuit in the Canadian and circumpolar 

Arctic face health issues related to a variety of factors 

including the presence of contaminants in the environment 

and wildlife and the direct and indirect effects of climate 

and environmental change on communities and individuals. 

Additionally, social, political, and economic factors related 

to Inuit health are rapidly evolving and a number of complex 

issues face an increasingly young population. 

Meanwhile, Inuit strive for self-government and autonomy 

to direct and address the issues that affect them. In looking 

towards the future in Inuit communities, there is a need for 

capacity development and enhancement in a number of areas 

related to these new and emerging health and environmental 

issues. To move from health research on Inuit, to research with 

Inuit, and ultimately to research by Inuit, significant efforts in 

the areas of training, education and research are needed to 

address the very important environmental health issues facing 

Arctic populations today and in the future. 

If you are interested in finding out more about the research 

and training initiatives taking place in your region through the 

Nasivvik Centre, or have an interest in environmental health 

research and education, please contact the coordinator: 

Susie Bernier 

Public Health Research Unit, CHUL-CHUQ 

945, Ave Wolfe 

Ste-Foy, Québec G1V 5B3 

Telephone: 418-650-5115, ext. 5248 

Fax: 418-654-3132 

Email: Susie.Bernier@crchul.ulaval.ca 

Website: http://www.ulaval.ca/inuitacadre/ 

Another Fun 

Career Weekend 

Postsecondary students from Nunavik 

had an opportunity again this past spring to 

attend a Nunavik Career Days weekend at the 

“Centre de villégiature Jouvence” in Orford, 

Québec. The event, on March 27th and 28th, 

included presentations on hiring policies, actual 

job perspectives, future career perspectives 

in Nunavik, internships and summer jobs, and 

interviews. 

Representatives of potential employing 

organizations such as Avataq, KRG, FCNQ, 

NRBHSS, and Makivik were on hand to provide 

JENNIFER HUNTER 

materials, answer questions, and to 

hear what the students had to offer. It 

is expected that this project will encourage 

Nunavik employers to give priority 

to Inuit for job openings and to present 

summer jobs and internships that will 

help students in their career goals. 

Besides learning about career 

opportunities, students are also able 

to get some fresh air while skiing, 

snowshoeing, or hiking in the beautiful 

surroundings — and the food is 

also pretty good. These yearly weekends 

started in 1999. 


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NUNAVIK notes 

The Pursuits of ITK 

This past February, the Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) board 

met in Yellowknife was postponed by half a day due to a blizzard 

in Kangirliniq (Rankin), the hometown of ITK’s President 

Josie Kusugak. Pita Aatami, who represents our own Makivik 

Corporation on the ITK board, was elected to the position of 

secretary/treasurer during the meeting. 

Discussions ensued on the matter of Jose Kusugak’s having 

to be away from his family for days at a time on business. 

It was deemed important for their president to be available 

in Ottawa where the federal government is based. The organization’s 

procedure for ITK presidency elections was also 

discussed and various options were reviewed. This item remains 

ongoing pending further research. 

It was noted that the work that ITK formerly pursued has 

changed because all regions have their own land claims and 

ITK can now focus their time and energy on other matters. As 

their plans for the next five years are being drawn up, ITK will 

work on Canadian Inuit health matters and other Inuit concerns. 

It was repeatedly noted that the main issues for Aboriginal 

Canadians, according to recent government statistics, are 

unemployment, housing shortages, and education. 

Also discussed was the willingness of other Aboriginal 

organizations in Canada to work closer with Inuit and a 


possible partnership accord is under study. George Erasmus, 

chairperson of the Aboriginal Healing Foundation, was also 

there to explain his organization’s mandate to support the 

healing process for Aboriginal People who suffered abuse at 

the Residential Schools. The deadline for applications to the 

Foundation was March 31st, 2004. 

For further information about ITK, contact: Stephen 

Hendrie, Director of Communications (613) 238-8181 ext 230. 

Email: hendrie@itk.ca 

Federal Funding 

for You 

The National Aboriginal Achievement 

Foundation offers awards of $1,500 

to assist Aboriginal People seeking 

to achieve greater success in professional 

career opportunities in the 

transportation industry. 

Eligible applicants must be in 

need of financial assistance, demonstrate 

a serious interest in preparing 

themselves for a career in the transportation 

industry, provide proof of 

acceptance into an eligible Canadian 

post-secondary institution, maintain full-time status leading 

to a recognized degree, certificate, or diploma, maintain satisfactory 

standing, and be a Status Indian, Inuit, Metis or 

Non-Status Indian. 

This applies to fields such as 

engineering, business, computer 

science, communications, and 

technical studies. Closing date is 

June 15th , 2004. 

For more Information, contact 

the National Aboriginal 

Achievement Foundation at 1-800- 

329-9780 or send an e-mail inquiry 

to: naaf@istar.ca 

In addition to what is offered 

b y t h e N a t i o n a l A b o r i g i n a l 

Achievement Foundation, there are 

many other bursaries and awards 

available for Aboriginal People in 

various fields of study and training. 

The following web site operated by the Department 

of Indian and Nor thern Affairs provides an over view of 

bursaries and awards offered by different organizations: 

http://pse-esd.ainc-inac.gc.ca/abs/ 

JULIE GRENIER & NAAF 


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NUNAVIK notes 

Truck Technology 

Training 

The technology used in big trucks changes along with technology 

in other settings, which means that operators and 

mechanics need to keep up to date. For example, new wiring 

systems provide a means to distribute electrical power and 

provides the driver with controls and indicators of a vehicle 

performance. Unlike previous electrical system designs, this 

approach uses multiplexed wiring technologies for interfacing 

major functional areas of the vehicle. Furthermore, the 

system relies on computer software instead of complex wire 

harness designs with relays & switches. 

Garage Redmond Inc., an International Truck and Engine 

Corporation which has been a major supplier of trucks to 

Nunavik communities since 1989, realizes that as their own 

LUC CASTONGUAY 

mechanics need more training, so do their northern customers. 

Nunavik students at a one-week training session in St. 

Georges this past winter learned computer basics in order to 

start diagnostics on International trucks. From there, they had 

training for troubleshooting engine problems, electrical problems 

& electronic problems. The students were also taught 

how to locate part numbers and to use troubleshooting techniques 

with the use of an electronic catalog. 

Sponsored by KRG, the following students from Nunavik 

took part in this training: Johny Ettulak (Kangiqsualujjuaq); 

Gilbert Blais, Luc Cormier, Mark Tukkiapik (Kuujjuaq); Sandy 

Agnatuk (Tasiujaq); Elijah Gordon (Aupaluk); Bobby Annahatak 

(Kangirsuk); Elijah Agnatuk (Quaqtaq); Aisik Sakiagak, Elijah 

Ningiuruvik, Jaaka Qisiiq, and Nukaya Jaaka (Kangiqsujuaq); 

Lukasie Usuiatuayuk, (Salluit); Saima Mark (Ivujivik); Alasuak 

Cruickshank (Akulivik); Josie Unaluk, Jimmy Tukalak, and Levi 

Amarualik (Puvirnituk); Gaetan Murray and Paolo Nastapoka 

(Inukjuak); Josie Cookie (Umiujaq); and Willie Novalinga 

(Kuujjuaraapik). 

Luc Castonguay of Garage Redmond says, “The object of 

these courses is to get our northern customers to maintain 

and repair their vehicles themselves.” 

Beluga Monitoring 

Project Update 

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Beluga Tracking from March 29 to April 2. 

In the summer of 2003, 13 satellite transmitters providing 

information on diving activity and movements were deployed 

on beluga whales in the Eastern Hudson Bay Arc. The distribution 

patterns of the transmitter-equipped beluga show the 

following: 

• Beluga will spend time in estuaries, but then move to 

offshore areas (more than 20 miles from the coast), 

where they will spend several days. 

• Beluga movements in the Hudson Bay Arc tend to be eastwest 

or inshore-offshore, instead of north-south during 

August. 

• Whales that occupy the Nastapoka and the Little Whale 

River during the summer do not migrate to James Bay, 

and only rarely approach Long Island. 

• Eastern Hudson Bay beluga move into Ungava Bay during 

the fall months and early winter. This migration route 

identified for the first time in 2002 supports traditional 

knowledge as well as 

information from genetic 

material. 

• Eastern Hudson Bay beluga 

may spend the winter off the 

Labrador coast. 

This was the second year 

of the joint Nunavik Research 

Centre/ Fisheries and Oceans 

Canada research project on 

beluga movements. The satellite-tagging 

program provides 30 

days of employment for five people from two villages severely 

affected by the closure of the Eastern Hudson Bay hunt. 

Note: At the time of writing (early March), signals were 

still being received from two whales: one in Ungava Bay, and 

the other on the Labrador Coast. 

The Hudson Bay Arc stretches from the top of James Bay 

up to Inukjuak. It is almost a perfect arc of a circle and was 

once thought to be caused by a meteor impact but this has 

been discounted by lack of geological evidence. 

DFO / NRC 


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Goodwill Fostered by 

Exchange Students 

The idea of visiting Kuujjuaq for a group 

of 11 students (four girls and seven boys) 

and six adult supervisors from Montreal’s 

Vanguard Elementary School started two 

years ago when three Inuit students and 

their teacher from Jaanimmarik School were 

hosted by teacher Eric Angen in Montreal. 

One of the gifts left by the Kuujjuaq guests 

was an aerial photo of their home community, 

which Mr. Angen displayed in his 

classroom. “I told myself that one day I 

would visit Kuujjuaq with my class,” he 

recalls. He eventually got in contact with 

two Jaanimmarik teachers who were interested 

in doing an exchange and then learned 

that YMCA Youth Exchanges Canada, funded 

by Heritage Canada, were willing to fund the 

TANIA SVEISTRUP 

air transportation costs. 

Mr. Angen and the others 

from Vanguard were 

most pleased with their visit 

to Kuujjuaq. He says that 

the exchange project was 

meant to promote understanding 

between the communities 

and foster goodwill among 

the par ticipants. “As the 

group leader, I was naturally 

pleased with the way my students 

connected with the kids 

from Kuujjuaq. The Northern 

Lights thrilled everyone in our 

group. The dogsledding was 

very exciting for the children. 

We were also impressed by 

the demonstration of various skills by the 

athlete who was off to the Arctic Winter 

Games games in Fort McMurray the following 

week. And the demonstrations of 

drum-dancing and throat-singing left lasting 

impressions on all of us. I think that 

this trip was a success because everyone 

worked cooperatively towards providing 

the students from both communities with a 

memorable experience,” said Mr. Angen. 

Counter to this, 12 students from 

Kuujjuaq are to visit Montreal during the 

second week of May. It is planned that 

they will see sites such as Mt. St. Hilaire’s 

thick forest of trees and spectacular view of 

Montreal from 30 miles away, the Montreal 

Botanical Gardens for it’s rich floral arrangements, 

the Biodome for it’s display of the 

world’s different ecosystems, the Olympic 

Tower for it’s panoramic view, a visit to the 

top of Place Ville Marie for it’s magnificent 

MATTHEW FLEIG 

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Mathew Fleig, who unfortunately did not make it to 

Kuujjuaq, drew this neat scene for us. 

view of the city at night, the Canadian Guild 

of Crafts for it’s collection of traditional 

and contemporary Inuit Art and hopefully 

a visit to Makivik Corporation (arranged 

through Victor Mesher of the Association 

of Montreal Inuit). 

Mr. Angen says, “(In Kuujjuaq) the 

food, lodging, and events were provided 

by the team up north. We are presently 

fundraising as a class to cover expenses 

associated with events and land transportation 

when it is our turn to host.” He also 

strongly recommends that everyone see 

the film Whale Rider, which deals with community-building 

in a remote Maori village 

in New Zealand, saying, “It’s themes are 

universal. I found it inspirational. I don’t 

think that I am alone in my view of this 

film. I think that this film should be seen 

widely’.” He gave the DVD version to a couple 

of people in Kuujjuaq. 

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Emily and Julia 

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St-Hyacinthe QC 

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Emily Fleming Dubuc (age 

nine) and Julia Fleming Dubuc 

(age eight) would like to get in 

touch with girls about their own 

age in Nunavik. Emily and Julia 

hope to visit Nunavik someday 

and learn about their own culture. 

They speak French and 

can understand some English and Inuktitut. 

Send your letter to this address if you wish 

to become a pen pal with Emily and Julia. 

15555 Ave. Roy, Apt. 1 


J2T 4B6 

Emily Fleming Dubuc (âgée 

de neuf ans) et Julia Fleming 

Dubuc (âgée de huit ans) aimeraient 

correspondre avec des 

filles de leur âge résidant au 

Nunavik. Emily et Julia souhaitent 

visiter le Nunavik un jour afin 

de mieux connaître leur culture. 

Elles parlent français et peuvent comprendre 

un peu l’anglais et l’inuktitut. Vous pouvez 

écrire à Emily et Julia l’adresse qui suit si 

vous souhaitez entreprendre une correspondance 

avec elles. 

15555 Ave. Roy, Apt. 1 


J2T 4B6 


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Name: 

Daisy Adlook 

Date of birth: June 3, 1967 

Place of birth: 

Montreal 

Home community: Kangirsuk 

Favourite people: My daughter, 2 sons, & friends 

Favourite sport: Springtime ice fishing 

Favourite food: 

Inuit country food 

Occupation: 

Makitautik community reintegration center guard 

Future goals: 

To start my own business 

Most difficult obstacle 

to overcome: 

When relatives pass away fast and unexpectedly 

Pet peeve: 

Two-faced people 

58

Youth Activities 

Update 

By Adamie Padlayat 

Saputiit Youth Association of Nunavik 

Saputiit has been working without a 

director for the past three to four months, 

but the Association has continued its meetings. 

The previous director, Mary Angnatuk, 

resigned and relocated but has since taken 

another position with Saputiit in Quaqtaq. 

At the time of writing, the Association 

had posted the director’s job opening and 

had received interest from several candidates. 

Saputiit will publicize news on the 

director’s position sometime in the late 

spring 2004. 

Training sessions resumed for the youth 

centre animators in Kangirsuk. A one-week 

training in relation to the duties of the 

youth animators was delivered. Although 

the weather did not cooperate, the youth 

were in good spirits. 

Early in the year, Saputiit’s board of 

directors opened another office in Quaqtaq, 

where they rent space from the Tuvaaluk 

Landholding Corporation. The need to review 

the by-laws was brought up again, as well as 

discussions about the structure of Saputiit 

Youth Association of Nunavik. 

It was decided that Saputiit’s 2003- 

2004 annual general meeting would take 

place from April 19th to 24th, 2004 in 

Quaqtaq. A committee was also formed 

for the preparation of this impor tant 

meeting. 

Saputiit also participated at the Arctic 

Winter Games-2004 in Wood Buf falo, 

Alberta, where they sent Kuujjuaq’s local 

youth committee president, Pat Tasse as 

a VIP guest. Although the Association’s 

vice-president, Jimmy Uqittuk, was delegated 

to the Games, Pat was chosen to 

go instead due to the high expense of 

travel from Kangiqsujuaq, where Jimmy 

lives. At the last minute, Pat managed 

to get a seat on the athletes’ char ter 

to save cost. He made himself available 

at the Games to lend moral and logistical 

support to the team. Way to go Pat 

Tasse — thank you for representing the 

youth of Nunavik! 

÷Nb wS. 

Jonathan Epoo. 

Quebec Youth Forums (December and 

March) 

As per the last meeting of the youth 

forums, our winter 2003 meeting was supposed 

to be in Kuujjuaq but there was a 

shortage of time to organize. Although 

we have received funding from Makivik 

Corporation and First Air has agreed to 

give discounts for 40 passengers, we did 

not get any response from the various other 

government offices and organizations for 

financial assistance. 

In early March, youth representatives 

met with the minister responsible for youth 

concerns for Quebec, David Whissle, concerning 

the future of the Quebec Youth 

Forums. Adamie Padlayat and Jonathan 

Epoo made a presentation on the Saputiit 

Youth Association of Nunavik’s structure, 

its way of working in Nunavik, and current 

projects and files. The presentation was well 

received by Mr. Whissle, as well as by 17 

other Quebec youth forums. Saputiit was 

also quoted to be “very busy” compared 

to other youth forums. 

The Nunavik resprsentatives also 

brought up our wish to meet in Kuujjuaq 

during the Quebec City meeting. Although 

the meeting was supposed to be held in 

Kuujjuaq this time around, we had requested 

a six-month preparation period because 

three months is just not enough time to wait 

for responses from all potential funding organizations. 

As it stands, we plan to have a 

meeting in Kuujjuaq by October, 2004. 

National Inuit Youth Council 

Late last fall, the National Inuit Youth 

Council (NIYC) formally announced Jackson 

Lindell from Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, as its 

new vice-president. The position had been 

vacant for a few months. Qajaaq Raurri 

Ellsworth, the NIYC’s former vice-president, 

has taken on the role as the coordinator of 

our National Inuit Youth Suicide Prevention 

Framework and has done phenomenal 

work on this very difficult file. We have 

worked in close collaboration with Onalee 

Randall of Inuit Takapiriit Kanatami’s Health 

Department. Many thanks. 

Jonathan Epoo is the NIYC’s representative 

for Nunavik. We attended a 

meeting/workshop on the Urban Multi- 

Aboriginal Youth Centre Initiative in Ottawa. 

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Pat Tasse (left) with Nunavik’s snowshoe biathlon team in Wood Buffalo, Alberta. 

Four Nunavik communities with populations 

of over 1000 are eligible for funds from this 

initiative. The coordinators and mayors of 

these communities have been contacted to 

inform them of these funds. The four communities 

are Inukjuak, Puvirnituq, Salluit, 

and Kuujjuaq. 

On another subject regarding youth 

meetings, the National Inuit Youth Council 

will be holding their biannual youth 

summit in Nain, Labrador in the summer 

of 2004. Each Inuit region, such as 

Inuvialuit, Nunavut (Kitikmeot, Kivalliq, 

and Qikiqtaaluk), Nunavik and Labrador 

will be represented by three youth delegates 

and two elder representatives from 

the host community in Labrador will also 

participate. 

A Journey to 

Antarctica 

On December 16th, 2003, two students 

from Jaanimmarik School in Kuujjuaq 

embarked on a two-week journey that would 

take them to the bottom of the globe. Alan 

Watt and Lazarusie Epoo had a chance to 

experience an Antarctica scientific expedition 

with 75 other students from six 

countries. This expedition was organized 

by the non profit Students on Ice Program 

that has carried out similar expeditions to 

the north and south poles over the past four 

years. The two young men met up with the 

rest of the group in Argentina. On December 

20th, they travelled to breathtaking Tierra 

del Fuego — the southernmost populated 

area in the world. Boarding the expedition 

vessel M/V Polar Star at the dock in 

Ushuaia, Argentina, they began a two-day 

crossing to Antarctica. 

Everyone was kept busy during the 

crossing with a shipboard lecture, a seminar 

series, briefings on Antarctica Visitor 

Guidelines, instruction on Zodiac safety and 

landing procedures, as well as observing 

whales and seabirds. Taking advantage of 

five full days at Antarctica with almost 24- 

hour daylight, they explored the Antarctica 

peninsula, landing at different sites to 

see thousands of penguins, hiking along 

icecaps and taking in some of the most 

spectacular scenery on earth. The students 

spent Christmas day on Zodiac trips and 

educational activities, and enjoyed special 

Christmas celebrations at night. Two 

days later, they began their journey back 

to South America, wrapping up the educational 

program and student forum along 

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Danny Mesher 

Date of birth: April 4, 1971 

Place of birth: 

Happy Valley, Labrador 

Home community: Kuujjuaq 

Favourite people: My kids and mother 

Favourite sport: Snowmobiling 

Favourite food: 

Ptarmigan 

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Income tax agent 

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My diabetes 

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sdàlb5nIu4 WsnstQ5hA cspmZt4 s[i3uA5 

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Nunavik Research 

Fact Sheet 001 

All about Lead as a 

Contaminant 

What is lead? Lead is a soft, dark gray metal. In Nunavik, 

it is found mainly in bullets and batteries. It is also a component 

of solder used in electrical connections and plumbing. 

The word plumbing originates from the Latin word for lead. A 

derivative of lead was added to gasoline to make engines run 

more smoothly. However, because of the health risk, leaded 

gasoline is now banned in many countries. All gasoline sold 

in Canada now is “Unleaded”. 

How does lead get in the environment? Worldwide, 75% 

of the lead in the atmosphere used to be from the burning of 

leaded gasoline in cars. Now the atmospheric sources are the 

burning of fossil fuels, smelting and the incineration of garbage. 

In Nunvaik, the main source of lead is from bullets and 

shotgun shells. Unlike mercury, lead does not accumulate in 

muscle. Unlike organochlorines, lead does not build-up in fat, 

but tends to accumulate especially in the bones, but also in 

the kidneys and liver. High lead levels in the breast meat of 

some game birds in Nunavik were traced to bullet fragments 

in the meat rather than lead from other sources. 

Toronto or Québec City. Although the levels were not above 

the “safe limit” of the World Health Organization, there was 

concern. The situation has improved dramatically since lead 

has been phased out in shotgun shells. The Nunavik Research 

Centre analyzed tap water from some households in Nunavik 

for lead. Lead was present in the water (because of the solder 

used in the plumbing). The health board advised people to run 

the tap water for a minute each morning to clear any lead out 

of the pipes and thus make the water safe to drink. 

Should I worry about lead in country food? The level of lead 

in the Arctic environment is very low and declining. Country 

foods contain extremely low levels of lead and do not constitute 

a health risk. Keep an eye out for posters from the health 

board promoting country foods and read them. Be vigilant of 

lead contamination of game meat due to lead fragments from 

bullets around the wound. Use steel shot shells, and run your 

tap water for a minute before using the water. 



How does lead get into our bodies? Lead is absorbed in the 

intestine. The lead may be in water which has been contaminated 

by lead-solder, it may bound up in the tissue of wildlife 

we eat, or we may ingest small fragments of bullets or lead 

shotgun pellets contained in the country food. 

Lead and Human Health: Children are at more risk to lead 

than adults due to higher absorption of lead in the intestines 

and a high sensitivity of immature tissues, especially the developing 

central nervous system. Fetuses are especially at risk 

since lead in the mother’s blood is passed to the placenta. In 

1994, a Santé-Québec study in Nunavik found lead levels in 

some women of child-bearing age to have elevated lead levels. 

Levels of lead, even below what is thought to be safe limits, 

can cause infants to be slow learners. The average level found 

in the Nunavimmiut was three-times that found in people in 


Lead Trivia 

(1) Pencil lead is not lead at all but a non-toxic mineral 

called “graphite” and called “black lead” in 16th 

century England. 

(2) Plumbum is the Latin word for lead. In Roman times 

water pipes were made from lead, which is where 

the word “plumber” comes from. The Romans also 

used lead to preserve food and halt fermentation of 

wine. 

(3) In Elizabethan England, people used to use white 

lead as a cosmetic which unknowingly was absorbed 

through their skin and poisoned them. 

(4) Lead used to solder the lids of tin cans used by the 

Franklin Expedition may have poisoned them enough 

to affect their judgement. 

(5) The average television or computer monitor contains 

two to four kilograms of lead. Over 700,000 new computers 

are sold each year in the US. 

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Peers to Counsel 

Habit Kickers 

More and more youth in Nunavik want 

to escape from the shackles of nicotine. 

Consequently, a training session for youth 

smokers counsellors ranging in age from 

13 to 21 was held in Kuujjuaq from March 

8th to 12th, with seven youth trainees in 

attendance. 

Although the same kind of training, 

which coincides with Nunavik’s Quit to Win 

Program, was given to adults twice before, 

this was the first year that youth were 

trained to counsel their peers. The youth, 

who come from various schools and youth 

centres, will be available to help those who 

wish to have better smelling breath and live 

healthier by quitting the 

nicotine habit. 

Training instructor 

Merryl Hammond says 

the rate of smokers 

among youth in Nunavik 

is “unbelievably high” 

and much higher than 

among adults. However, 

there are also more 

youth than adults wanting 

to quit. Hammond 

says, “The impact for 

a youth is much greater 

because they have 

their whole life ahead 

of them, unlike an adult 

who has already lived longer.” 

The youth counsellors also have a video 

and a workbook at their disposal and 

most of the participants have agreed to 

continue training through distance education, 

which is what the training materials 

are designed for. 

While Nunavik is the first to try this 

method, nicotine sufferers in other regions 

of the North have also taken an interest 

in the program, which the Pauktuutiit 

Inuit Women’s Association is keen on. 

Hammond comments, “The dream is to 

üD9 çm8l Ït yªÙ9l. 

Merryl Hammond and Kathy Snowball. 

BOB MESHER 

have at least two qualified 

smoking councillors in 

every community. Every 

Inuk deserves access to 

a trained smokers councillor.” 

The training includes 

learning about the effects 

of smoking, the benefits 

of quitting, a step-by-step 

plan for how to quit, and 

how to star t and maintain 

a support group. Also 

included in the training was 

information about healthy 

eating (as many worr y 

about gaining weight when 

they quit), diabetes, and general healthy 

living practises. Drinking lots of water is 

a good thing. The youth smokers councillor 

will be paid $15.00 per hour from the 

Nunavik Regional Board of Health and Social 

Services. 

SAMMY KUDLUK 

BOB MESHER 

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yKxî8iã5: µr w5g6, µb e5hxl4, üD9 çm8, yxI et3yu4, Én xu5g6 x7ml lwn csE5ÖJ6. 

Back row: Jacob Annahatak, Jeffrey Saunders, Markusi Iyaituk, John-Glen Surusilak, Jessica Fleming, Ida Akpahatak, and Saniliayuk Baron. 

Front row: Maggie Etok, Maata Qitsualuk, Merryl Hammond, Sarah Kitishimik, Aisa Amittu, and Louisa Qauritaiyuk. 


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Ôb8 g©u4 xoxQIc7mE5g5 

xf3zt8îht4. 

Jordin Tootoo Fans Among Us 

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SEtg+f8i ry5Jtc3hi %%-u4 bf5nyxu4 

w5IC5nyxaK6 wkdtuk5. wkw5 sk3ic3g5 

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m8gpx3us5 cr3tq5b s[iDdtzi4 x5paxzi4 

É5gyx3btbsMsJK6. 

Pierre Boivin, Montreal Canadians president, was presented 

with a 1952 photograph from Inukjuak showing an Inuk boy 

wearing a Montreal Canadians sweater. 

COMPLIMENTS: PITA AATAMI 


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Wb €buu4 mr{[f5 xzJ3çz8i4 x7ml vt[4 kNooµ5 v?mzb 

xzJ3çz8i4 ÷i €buu4 x5pos3bscto4. 

Nunavut Premier Paul Okalik with daughter Shasta and son Jordan, 

poses with Makivik’s Pita Aatami and KRG’s Johnny Adams. 

Jordin Tootoo, who plays forward for the Nashville 

Predators with #55 on his jersey, is certainly a 

positive role model for his people. An estimated 

500 Inuit and Aboriginal fans, including some from 

Nunavik, got a chance to see him in action when 

he played in Canada for the first time at the Bell 

Centre in Montreal, December 18th, 2003. 



Ôb8 €Nui4 piu4 *%-i4 srso7u4 >w+rËtg5 fi4g6>. 

Jordin gives his 85-year-old grandmother, Jenny an “Eskimo kiss”. 

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Kangiqsualujjuaq’s young McCombie Annanack and senior resident Susie Annanack cut the ribbon to officially open their new hotel on February 26th, 2004. 

BOB MESHER 

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Wos5pAt 

New 

Contest! 

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NMs5ñDtc3lt4 WostAtz5 

Kid’s Mystery Photo Contest 

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Can you tell us what this picture is? 

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6 chances to win a prize! 

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!@ xÌi srsc3lt4. 

Contestants must be 12 years old or younger. 

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Send the following information with your correct answer: 

1. x†5/Your name 

2. srst5/Your age 

3. x9Mb3[f5 yMtt5/Your address 

4. s[iD3Wl xqiz/Your shirt size 

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Wos5pAt 

New 

Contest! 

NMs5yQx3g5 rsAtt5 sKz x9MÌ3[f5 xs9Mt9lQ5: 

Send your answer to: Kid’s Mystery Photo 

c/o Makivik Magazine 

P.O. Box 179 

Kuujjuaq QC J0M 1C0 

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Drawing will be held in Kuujjuaq on Friday, June 25th, 2004. 


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BOB MESHER 

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€9Íbu, [DxE @*-u5 tr5ha µ5p ^, @))$. w¬8Nq5 vt5hQ5, kN[7us5 xi3CspA8NyMsJK5 ybmsJ3gi4 cf3oi4, ybmi4 x3÷zJi4 x7ml ybmi4 v8kIi4 sli4 ñMcstu8i4. 

As guest participants, Nunavik contestants took part in the Arctic games as well as in the Dene games during the Arctic Winter Games in Wood Buffalo, Alberta, February 28th to 

March 6th, 2004. In total, Nunavik came home with eight gold, four silver, and four bronze ulu medals.

Makivik Magazine Issue 68

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