Natan Obed

• Inuit organization, RCMP develop shared plan to improve relationship

  Nunavut has seen several police shootings in recent years. Southern police forces are tasked to investigate those shootings and in most cases, little information is released.

  Canada

  Apr 28, 2022
  
• Feds finalize ‘transformative’ pact with Inuit to recognize territory, shape policy

  The new document recognizes Inuit Nunangat as a distinct geographical, cultural and political region, and will ensure Inuit perspectives are incorporated in federal policy.

  Politics

  Apr 21, 2022
  
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• Pope Francis could play ‘instrumental role’ seeking justice for abuse survivors: Inuit leader

  Pope Francis apologized Friday for the Catholic Church's prominent role in Canada's residential school system, which he said left him feeling 'indignation and shame.'

  Canada

  Apr 3, 2022
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• ‘Sorrow and hope:’ First Nations leaders in Canada react to Pope Francis apology

  "It is long past time that the Church will begin to take responsibility for its role in the residential school system. It was a dark chapter of Canada's colonialist history."

  Canada

  Apr 1, 2022
• Inuit leader not celebrating meeting with Pope Francis, his agenda is to ‘seek justice’

  Natan Obed, president of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, has a specific item on his agenda: justice for alleged victims of a Roman Catholic priest accused of crimes against children.

  Canada

  Mar 26, 2022
• Concrete action must be the legacy of MMIWG report, Indigenous advocates urge

  Indigenous advocates say they'll be watching closely to see how the government implements the recommendations outlined in the MMIWG final report.

  Canada

  Jun 3, 2019
• What a ‘nation-to-nation’ relationship with Indigenous Canadians should look like

  There is a crying need for greater Indigenous participation in our politics, through more Indigenous Canadians running for office and serving on bodies appointed by various levels of government.

  Commentary

  Jul 18, 2017
• Attawapiskat: Suicide isn’t a ‘big mystery’ – lessons from successful suicide prevention strategies

  Quebec halved its youth suicide rate in ten years with a dedicated strategy. One Inuit leader says a similar approach could help indigenous communities.

  Politics

  Apr 19, 2016