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Inuit leaders urge greater inclusion in Canada’s Arctic plans, warning funding shifts threaten progress on health, education, and sovereignty.
Inuit leaders, including ITK president Natan Obed, say they are uncertain about their role in Prime Minister Mark Carney’s economic and defence plans, criticizing a shift toward requiring communities to prove economic returns before receiving funding—compared to past direct engagement under Trudeau.
They highlight stalled progress on key social goals like eliminating tuberculosis by 2030 and ensuring Inuit children have equal access to health and education, with the Inuit Child First Initiative facing potential funding lapse.
Despite federal commitments to Arctic sovereignty and infrastructure, including a consulate in Nuuk, Inuit leaders stress they remain excluded from decision-making, calling for deeper inclusion and investment to secure Canada’s Arctic future.
Los líderes inuit instan a una mayor inclusión en los planes árticos de Canadá, advirtiendo que los cambios en la financiación amenazan el progreso en materia de salud, educación y soberanía.