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Inuit Perspective on Nationalism

Inuit Perspective on Nationalism. By: Kellan Reil . Who are the Inuit. One of the first peoples of Canada, with their own language and culture Inhabit the Arctic region They have been isolated from mainstream Canada because of many reasons. Treaties.

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Inuit Perspective on Nationalism

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  1. Inuit Perspective on Nationalism By: Kellan Reil

  2. Who are the Inuit • One of the first peoples of Canada, with their own language and culture • Inhabit the Arctic region • They have been isolated from mainstream Canada because of many reasons

  3. Treaties • The Inuit signed no treaties with the British and Canadian governments • The British and Canadian governments felt that they didn’t need to make treaties

  4. Result • Inuit feel excluded from Canada and its political process • Feel they don’t have to follow the Canadian process • The Inuit were not subject of the Indian Act

  5. Relocation • In the 1930’s animal populations essential to Inuit survival declined causing many Inuit to face starvation • In 1939 the government decided that Inuit were their responsibility and decided to relocate the Inuit into permanent communities, usually by force

  6. Relocation • The government moved the Inuit from northern Quebec to areas of Nunavut • They promised the Inuit people that it was a livable area with lots of animals to hunt • It was soon found out though by the Inuit that it was a harsh environment with little animals to hunt

  7. Result • Policy ignored importance of Inuit nomadic way of life • Relocation created many social problems the remain unsolved (ex. Unemployment) • Many Inuit believe self-government is the only way to solve problems • http://www.precisenews.us/vrplayer.html?assetId=4306996&feedId=f11&group=news&mrss=vx&title=Inuit%20get%20federal%20apology%20forced%20relocation

  8. Non-status Indians • The Inuit are considered to be non-status Indians, meaning that they are not registered under the Indian Act

  9. Result • The Inuit do not receive the same benefits as other status Indians • These benefits including money for post secondary education and health care benefits • This has made it harder the Inuit to get by in mainstream Canada

  10. Global Warming • Global warming, caused by mainstream Canada’s emissions are destroying Inuit traditional land • Also causing animals essential to Inuit culture to disappear • http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=3181766n

  11. Results • Traditional Inuit way of life is being threatened • Inuit blame mainstream Canada for global warming, causing a strain in their relationship

  12. Conclusion • The Inuit feel isolated from mainstream Canada because of the neglectful actions of mainstream Canada • These actions including not signing treaties, relocating them without fulfilling promises, making them non-status Indians and polluting their land

  13. Bibliography • Exploring Nationalism textbook • Canadian Museum of Civilization website • The Canadian Encyclopedia website • Precise News website • CBS News website • Google Images

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