Press Release
(July 26, 2022 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) President Aluki Kotierk and a delegation of fifty-five Nunavut Inuit attended Pope Francis’ apology for the Roman Catholic Church’s role in and the abuses suffered at residential schools.
“Inuit have finally been heard and their experiences acknowledged. I give my thanks to the survivors for being in attendance and for being open to their own healing. I am moved by their bravery, compassion and optimism for our future,” says NTI President Aluki Kotierk.
Inuit have called for an apology for decades, including through the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
An apology should be seen as only one step towards reconciliation. NTI has worked with the Office of the Papal Visit and Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops to plan for Pope Francis’ arrival to Iqaluit. NTI has continually asked that:
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For further information:
Malaya Mikijuk
Director of Communications
Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated
Tel: (867) 975-4900/Toll-free: 1-888-646-0006
mmikijuk@tunngavik.com
www.tunngavik.com
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