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Further Experiments on the nutrition of sledge dogs
How Use of the name Inuit became official
An Examination of Traditional Knowledge:
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Print subscriptions: in Canada $20.00, in USA $23.00, elsewhere $32.00 per year, postage included. All prices are in Canadian dollars. Make checks payable in Canadian dollars only to "Mark Brazeau", and send to Mark Brazeau, Box 151 Kangiqsualujjuaq QC J0M 1N0 Canada. (Back issues are also available. Contact Sue Hamilton.)
The Fan Hitch welcomes your letters, stories, comments and suggestions. The editorial staff reserves the right to edit submissions used for publication.
Contents of The Fan Hitch are protected by international copyright laws. No photo, drawing or text may be reproduced in any form without written consent. Webmasters please note: written consent is necessary before linking this site to yours! Please forward requests to Sue Hamilton, 55 Town Line Rd., Harwinton, Connecticut 06791, USA or mail@thefanhitch.org
The Inuit Sled Dog International
The Inuit Sled Dog International (ISDI) is a consortium of enthusiasts whose goal is the preservation of this ancient arctic breed in its purest form as a working dog. The ISDI's efforts are concentrated on restoring the pure Inuit Dog to its native habitat. The ISDI's coordinators welcome to your comments and questions.
ISDI Coordinator Canada:
Geneviève Montcombroux, Box 206, Inwood, MB R0C 1P0; gmontcombroux@gmail.com
ISDI Coordinator USA:
Sue Hamilton, 55 Town Line Road, Harwinton, CT 06791, mail@thefanhitch.org
Dog team on Gordon Bay, Hudson Strait, N.W.T. [Nunavut], 1929.
Library and Archives Canada, J.D. Soper, C.J. Browne collection
Makivik Releases its Final Report to The Fan Hitch
On July 28th The Fan Hitch received from Makivik Corp. an English version copy of the "Final Report of the Honorable Jean-Jacques Croteau, Retired Judge of Superior Court Regarding the Allegations Concerning the Slaughter of Inuit Sled Dogs in Nunavik (1950-1970)". When the report (dated March 3, 2010) was sent to us, we were advised, "Inuttitut translation is in the works". We thank Makivik for granting permission to make it available to readers of The Fan Hitch. Some of the many sections included in the report are historical and legal background, a review of aboriginal rights, many interviews of affected Inuit from all Nunavik communities, a summary discussion of government attitudes with respect to "southern" laws and acts and their application to the aboriginal population.
Because of its size, 141 pages, we have decided that it would be prudent not to paraphrase or summarize it, but instead mount it to The Fan Hitch server for download (or click "Resources"in the sidebar or on our home page and scroll down to "Official reports regarding Canadian Federal Government vis-a-vis Inuit social/cultural issues, including sled dogs") and urge you to make time to read this comprehensive document.
The report concludes with Judge Croteau's recommendations:
"…
the governments owe compensation and apologies to the
Inuit of Nunavik.
There is no doubt that the wrongful acts being
complained of have
produced harmful and damaging consequences and damages.
I trust in the
good faith, sincerity, integrity and honour of
representatives of both
governments in order to assess the damages and establish
fair
compensation. They will have to discuss the matter with
representatives
of Makivik Corporation. Once the amount of fair
compensation has been
agreed upon and paid, it shall be divided equally among
Inuit
non-profit organizations whose objectives are to:
- organize sled dog races (Ivakkak) in Nunavik
- promote the sale and distribution of Inuit art and sculpture
- promote the teaching and use of Inuktitut and syllabics in Nunavik."
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Qikiqtani Truth Commission's Final Report
Qikiqtani Truth Commission's Final Report
It is anticipated that the Qikiqtani Truth Commission will present its final report to the Qikiqtani Inuit Association at their October 2010 Annual General Meeting in Iqaluit.