Inuktut deserves a place in the Official Languages Act
Ottawa could lead the world by formally recognizing the mother tongue of the Inuit as an official language within Nunavut
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As Nunavut turns 20, Inuit rethink their own governance
Nunavut’s progress has been marred by missed deadlines and slow starts caused by unproductive discussions, backsliding and funding disputes. What can be done?
The surprising sounds and sides of Tanya Tagaq
The throat singer and author talks about changing attitudes in Canada, communicating without words and why she’s often poking fun at herself
What happens when Nunavut’s rapidly growing capital city runs out of water?
After an Arctic freshwater researcher sounded the alarm about Iqaluit’s near-future water crisis, the city took steps to save water. But is it enough?
On the Inuktut language, the Inuit may have been too welcoming
Opinion: Inuit have long been nice, writes Aluki Kotierk—but as the Inuktut language dies, it’s time to push back against a tilted education system
Keep soft-liquor store out of Iqaluit: a founding premier’s plea
Paul Okalik says the move will produce misery that Iqaluit is not yet equipped to handle. And he would know.
Orthodontics a huge challenge for Northern residents
An acute lack of dental care in the North means 465 flights a year to get braces fitted and tightened
Q&A: Hunter Tootoo on returning to the Hill after rehab
After two months away, Hunter Tootoo opens up to Maclean’s about battling addiction and returning to Parliament Hill as an Independent MP
For the record: Hunter Tootoo on returning to Parliament
Liberal MP says he is ’focused, healthy and ready to move forward’ after resigning from caucus two months ago
As the Arctic Ocean melts, the fishing talks begin
Fisheries expert Trevor Taylor on why ten nations are discussing fishing rights in the north—and why an agreement is needed soon