The last technological revolution to hit the Arctic left Inuit eating from DEW Line garbage dumps. I work to ensure that never happens again.
Jun 7, 2020 • 32 tweets • 5 min read
One of our local Inuk RCMP members in Iqaluit has received death threats on FB for simply being a police officer. He asks that if they have a legit reason to be angry due to an actual act to file a formal complaint but not threaten to kill him or his family. /1
Inuit and police relations have been shaky - since 1950’s when police had to help government enforce policies related to relocation, education, housing, dog management, alcohol, etc.
Dec 28, 2018 • 23 tweets • 4 min read
"Some have estimated that the [Huron nation] land may have yielded between C$500m and C$1bn in revenue from resource development over the years."
So this case finally happened … in law school, I asked why the annual payment was never increased or challenged and prof said that it was a hard case because govt other payments.
$4 purchasing power was a lot more 167 years ago … shameful its remained the same all this time.
Apr 14, 2018 • 11 tweets • 2 min read
Another Inuk woman from Iqaluit /Nunavut sent south for medical treatment at risk of becoming homeless in Ottawa if not brought back to Iqaluit ... people with addictions & mental health issues need extra and special supports while on medical travel. /1
When someone with addictions and mental health issues is facing scary medical situation - we can’t be surprised when they revert to addictive and/or self destructive behaviours to cope and/or avoid reality. /2.
