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During question period on Indigenous Affairs, Lori Idlout asked how Canadians can mark National Indigenous History Month and work toward reconciliation, describing her own experience growing up in a system meant to erase Inuk identity and the continued strength of Inuit and Indigenous traditions. In reply, Minister Mandy Gull-Masty noted it is National Indigenous History Month, spoke of honouring First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and their cultures, and mentioned that her home community of Waswanipi is marking its 50th anniversary that day.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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Lori Idlout

Liberal

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“Inuit and Indigenous peoples are strong and keep their traditions alive. I want the minister to explain how Canadians can celebrate National Indigenous History Month and work toward reconciliation.”
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Uqaqtittiji, I was raised in a system designed to eradicate my identity as an Inuk. While I have had my struggles, as many Inuit and indigenous peoples have, we continue to show our strength and practise our traditions. We still speak our indigenous languages, use our practices and celebrate our successes. [Member spoke in Inuktitut and provided the following text:] lnnatuqait, nunaliit ammalu nagligijakka qujalivakka. [Member provided the following translation:] I thank my elders, communities and loved ones. [English] Could the minister share how Canadians can join in recognizing National Indigenous History Month and how we all can work to advance reconciliation?

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Mandy Gull-Masty

Liberal
“It is National Indigenous History Month, and my home community of Waswanipi is celebrating its 50th anniversary today. I am honouring all First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people, our strength, and our culture.”

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Mr. Speaker, I want to thank my hon. colleague for that important question. As an Eeyou iskwew from the community of Waswanipi, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary today, I know we are taking moments this month to honour who we are as part of National Indigenous History Month. We are here to celebrate our strength, resilience and culture. I am proud to work with my colleagues who are first nations, Inuit and Métis, demonstrating the fierce resistance representing every part of this country. [Member spoke in Cree and provided the following translation:] I want to acknowledge all first nations, Inuit and Métis people and I honour them.

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