The High Arctic Exiles Monuments in Resolute and Grise Fiord are being prepared for unveiling on September 8 and 10 respectively.
The unveiling ceremony will be held in Resolute at 3PM on September 8. The unveiling ceremony in Grise Fiord will begin at 3PM on September 10. Photos of the unveiling will be available at www.tunngavik.com.
In 2008, Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. initiated the creation of the High Arctic Exiles Monuments to commemorate the sacrifices made by Inuit who were relocated to these communities. At a time when “Canadian sovereignty” is on the minds of politicians, the media, and opportunistic businesses who look forward to an ice-free Northwest Passage, there is no better time to issue this reminder: this land belongs to Canada not because of the lines drawn on a map, but because of the Inuit who sacrificed everything to live here.
The objectives are:
- To commemorate the Inuit who sacrificed so much as a result of the Government relocation of the 1950’s.
- To promote and preserve this moment in Nunavut’s history through the building of two permanent monuments.
- To involve the communities of Resolute Bay and Grise Fiord with the creation of the monuments and an unveiling ceremony, a feast, and presentations and activities in
- each community.
- To develop a national and international audience by exposing media to this moment in Nunavut’s history.
- To develop a committee that can use this project as a stepping-stone to organize an annual day of commemoration for the Inuit who suffered as a result of relocation.
- To show the world that Canada’s claim on the High Arctic remains strong because Canadians continue to live and prosper in its most northern communities.
- To gain an apology from the federal government.
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For additional information or questions please contact Franco Buscemi at 867 975 4939 or email fbuscemi @ tunngavik.com
