Canadian Government funds disputed NunatuKavut Community Council, sparking concerns over Indigenous rights representation.

Natan Obed, president of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK), is concerned about the Canadian government's funding of the NunatuKavut Community Council (NCC), which claims Inuit identity but lacks recognition from other Indigenous groups. Since 2010, NCC has received nearly $74 million for Indigenous initiatives. Obed argues this funding undermines Indigenous rights, while NCC President Todd Russell defends its identity and representation of Indigenous people in Labrador.

October 07, 2024
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