Makivik Magazine Issue 72

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their homeland in Tokyo, albeit much less severe. Inuit are generally
proud of their heritage and, thanks in large part to contributions
from Makivik and other organizations, the Inuit in Montreal enjoy
certain benefits.
It is estimated that over 800 Inuit live in Montreal, with
two-thirds of them from Nunavik, and life is not smooth for many
of them. Although they might have abandoned their deplorable
home conditions, many of the social services and community
support available in the North are not as easy to come by in the
city. The Association organizes monthly country food feasts and
other activities to bring the Inuit together for mutual support and
socializing. "The Inuit in Montreal are spread out and many have
no phones so there is no small-town feeling like in the Nunavik
communities," Victor said.
Although the forum did not conclude with any commitment to
actions, certain reference points were shown; for the Ainu to set
new goals for a more meaningful restoration of their culture, for
the Inuit to reflect on our history of similar hardships and appreciate
where we are today, and for the anthropologists who wish to
further study the indigenous movements of these two indigenous
peoples.