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I think Canadians need to learn about our histories.
For Inuit history we went through experiences with
forced relocation. We also went to residential schools.
People should also learn about the slaughtering of
our sled dogs and that we are under a different land
claim and that we don't fall under the Indian Act...
we have different rights and a different place in
this country and I would really like to see this come
forward as a key part of mending our relationships.
— Mikka Komaksiutiksak
Rankin Inlet
Throughout history our
Indigenous languages
have always had a
connection to the land.
Things like place names
for example have a deeper
meaning than just 'Toronto'
or 'Edmonton' or 'Canada'
they represent concepts
and come from words in
our languages. We are
tied to this history every
time we use these words.
— Devin Pielle
Sliammon First Nation
