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16 Nov 2010

Makivik Corporation is encouraged by Canada’s endorsement of the UN Declaration of the rights of Indigenous Peoples

November 16, 2010 Montreal, Québec-

It was late last week when the Canadian Government showed their support on strengthening their relationship with Canadian Aboriginals by endorsing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples;

((As Inuit leader to the la 000 Inuit in Nunavik, 1 am very content that the Canadian Government has shown encouragement to the aboriginal community of Canada. This demonstrates that the Natives of Canada are being given the chance to protect and promote their cultures.” Mr. Aatami stated.

For additional information:

Kitty Gordon Communications Agent Makivik Corporation 514.745.8880 ext. 215 kgordon@makivik.org

Tags: Canadian Government, corporation, Declaration, Indigenous, Inuit, Makivik, Nunavik, Rights, United Nations
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MAKIVIK CORPORATION

Kuujjuaq | Montreal | Quebec City
Head Office: Kuujjuaq
P.O. Box 179
Kuujjuaq, Quebec J0M 1C0
(819) 964.2925
1.877.625.4845
info@makivik.org

Inukjuak
J0M 1M0
Phone: 1-819-254-1173
Fax: 1-819-254-1040

Kuujjuaraapik
J0M 1G0
Phone: 1-819-929-3925
Fax:1-819-929-3982

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Montreal
1111 Dr. Frederik-Philips Blvd., 3rd Floor
St. Laurent, Quebec H4M 2X6
(514)745.8880
1.800.361.7052

Quebec City
555 Grande-Allée E.
Québec (Québec) G1R 2J5
(418) 522.2224

Corporate Objectives

To receive, administer, distribute and invest the compensation money payable to Nunavik Inuit, as provided for in the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement;

To relieve poverty, to promote the welfare, advancement, and education of the Inuit;

To foster, promote, protect and assist in preserving the Inuit way of life, values and traditions;

To exercise the functions vested in it by other Acts or the Agreement; and

To develop and improve the Inuit communities and to improve their means of actions.

Makivik Mandate

Politically, culturally and economically, Makivik has been a leader in building and developing a vibrant region called Nunavik, where, between the dualistic nations of Canada and Quebec, Inuit have established our own distinct place and identity.

Makivik, which in Inuktitut means “To Rise Up,” is a fitting name for an organization mandated to protect the rights, interests and financial compensation
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