“Our language contains the memory of four thousand years of human survival through the conservation and good managing of our Arctic wealth.”
Eben Hopson (eh-behn hop-sen), founder Inuit Circumpolar Council
“If you know the land it's not a wilderness. The only place I would call wilderness is a place I don't know.”
John Arnatsiaq (jahn ah-naht-see-yak), hunter
“Recall the early vision of our Inuit ancestors to found and maintain a strong Inuit community, looking further back at the deepest roots of our Inuit culture to guide our actions.”
Kitty Gordon (kit-tee gawr-dun), Nunavik Nutrition and Health Committee
“Our entire culture and identity are based on free movement on land, sea ice and the Arctic Ocean.”
Okalik Eegeesiak (oo-kah-lik ee-yee-see-yak), Chair Inuit Circumpolar Council