Hungry Days in Nunavut: The Façade of Inuit Self-Determination

Author(s): Kunuk (Sandra) Inutiq

Description: This brief critically examines the concept of Inuit self-determination in Nunavut, arguing that systemic issues such as food insecurity undermine true autonomy. It discusses the historical and contemporary factors contributing to these challenges and calls for meaningful policy changes to support Inuit-led solutions

Theme: Colonialism and settler-colonialism
Region: Nunavut
Province/Territory: Canada North (territories)
Type of Resource: Article

Keywords: Inuit self-determination, food insecurity, systemic issues, policy critique, Nunavut autonomy

Link: https://yellowheadinstitute.org/2022/05/17/hungry-days-in-nunavut-the-facade-of-inuit-self-determination/

Date Published: 17 May 2022
Date Added to Database: 29 March 2025