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It is very important for us to
stay connected to our traditional
ways of knowing and being
and not just change everything
according to how the people down
south do it. For us in Nunavut
we try to incorporate the Inuit
Qaujimajatuqangit Principles –
there are 8 of them and they help
guide us in how we should
learn and be.
— Robin Ikkutisluk
Gjoa Haven
I think we are finding our voices, finding our strength and the courage for
youth to share their stories; it's great that we can work together as Inuit,
Métis and First Nations youth because we are affected by many of the same
realities in Canada and if we don't come together we will never learn.
— Mikka Komaksiutiksak
Rankin Inlet
Youth are craving knowledge around
who they are and where they come
from. They need more opportunities
to practice the culture and languages
in order to feel a stronger sense of
identity and belonging. Residential
schools tried to take this away from
us and issues of suicide and addiction
facing our peoples remain as evidence
of the disconnection that has happened.
— Jordan Peterson
Inuvik
