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I share this optimism for Nunavik. The regional organizations will get a better niaquq(head) since they (org.) run as independents. The niaquq will not necessarily be one but a teamwork of leaders that hopefully have the same vision. Even if the vision has different perspectives on the hows to achieve it, I hope healthy debates take place on how best to take the course.
Our next course? We only need to build on things we have and build more on values we as Inuit had to leave behind. Now we can go back and incorporate our elders' visions and convictions. Now, our regional organizations don't have to fight over scraps and become so territorial. If we share, all get a piece. We will not be so divided and even if so at least they (poeple with different perspectives) will have a place to voice their ideas. Instead of being a bureaucracy we will be a democracy.
Now I just can't wait until our justice and correctional system are in the same niaquq. If at least the the niaquqs move here, we will be better off.
No wonder Nunavik does not reach its potential, the Niaquqs are not even here. Some are in Montreal, some are in Abitibi, some in Quebec City, some in Kuujjuaq, some in........... It's like we are governed from a far away country. As we have been since we were the Queen's Subjects.
What have we got to lose?
I see a better Nunavik. I see a Nunavik my great grand parents, grandparents, and parents saw. I see a Nunavik where my child will prosper and reach his potential because its in all of us. I have this hope and more importantly, I need this hope.
I agree with Mr. Atami's optimism in creating a new form of government,for our children's future generation. The negotiations between the regional organizations towards the self gov't; will strengthen and hopefully correct the already existing system which was the signing of JBNQA in 1975. The regional organizations in Nunavik would unite in one and create a solid foundation. Therefore, the Inuit in Nunavik would become stronger and more powerful in political issues.
The main advantage of this goal for the Inuit in Nunavik; is that their regional organizations will hopefully not be so divided and apart in servicing the population of Nunavik.THe chaos situations within each organization will hopefully dissolve; and each in every organization could work together and understand their mission; which is always our children's future generation.
Mr.Jerome, I wonder what you said about the political issues in Nunavik. I encourage you to keep up and follow up with it, because this is ongoing process and the new ideas always come up.
Land, Air and Water,
(How important is to govern our land)
Our precious goal, we’ve lost so much after 32 years since the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement, as we can see today’s Hydro Quebec’s aftermath revenue income is amazingly at $9.42 billion dollars a year and a Net income was $1.95 billion dollars a year, employing provincial wide 22,586 to-date meaning $90 million dollars given to Inuit and Cree as compensation (section 25) (actually $150 million split to two) is now 120 times smaller than Hydro’s income. My point is thanks to those who seek the ownership of Nunavik and brining back the land to its people. Partons en arrière à 1975, comment se fait-il que le gouvernement du Québec et un certain fédéral étés en pourparlers avec l'Inuit qui n'a jamais assisté à l'école ni aux affaires de droit économiques ? Cette fois elles sont juste sorties des igloos (maison de neige) probablement 10 à 20 ans avant l'accord. À moi je pense que le gouvernement du Québec a fait du chantage à l'Inuit, je n'ont rien contre n'importe qui, pensée que mes pensées peuvent être aussi bien vues. Merci
What about mining the mineral today from Nunavik? how much tax do they pay to government of Quebec? how much does mining companies get as profit after the expenses? who are we dealing with are we dealing with the multi zillion dollar companies? who offers a .5% profit sharing? why not bring this up to public of Nunavik? could this be very interesting to look at and bring this to learn the history of Nunavik at school? knowing we do learn Jacque Cartier the explorer?.
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The Nunavik negotiating team
On optimism...
The optimism expressed by Mr. Aatami is one established as a goal by our Inuk leaders of the past.
The notion of "Governance" of our lives originates from the group of unilingual Inuit when they first started the Co-op movement in the late 1950's in Nunavik.
The first words that come to mind?...
That the people of the Nunavik region prosper and share the benefits of its natural resources.
That the people of Nunavik be blessed with wisdom and understanding to work with all who show interest in Nunavik.
That the people of Nunavik maintain the values and principles which ensured the survival if its inhabitants in what is considered a very harsh environment.
...the main advantage?...
The ability of our leaders both past and present to work with and make progress with all governments and parties that will have anything to do with Nunavik.
PLEASE!!... we (Nunavik negotiators) invite further questions and comments on the Nunavik Government from all peoples.
Harry Tulugak