The document highlights Inuit values and ethics in relation to park management in Nunavut, emphasizing the importance of incorporating Inuit perspectives in environmental programs. It outlines the co-management framework established through the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement, which ensures Inuit participation in decision-making for national parks. Additionally, it mentions various initiatives aimed at integrating Inuit knowledge and culture into educational curricula and species at risk workshops.

1. Inuit Values and Worldview Our Importance in Protecting the Arctic EECOM 2011

2. Goals for this workshop Identify Inuit traditional values and ethics and their role in the work of Parks Canada in Nunavut Provide workshop participants with ideas and tools to use when including northern content in environmental programs

3. The Parks Canada Mandate On behalf of the people of Canada, we protect and present nationally significant examples of Canada's natural and cultural heritage, and foster public understanding, appreciation and enjoyment in ways that ensure their ecological and commemorative integrity for present and future generations .

4. National Parks in Nunavut Quttinirpaaq National Park of Canada Sirmilik National Park of Canada Auyuittuq National Park of Canada Ukkusiksalik National Park of Canada

5. Nunavut Established in 1999 Inuit make up 85% of the population Inuktitut – Inuit language, widely spoken

6. Nunavut Majority of Nunavummiut’s food supply continues to come from an Inuit harvesting tradition - good indication Inuit are active in traditional lifestyle

7. THREE Official Languages at Nunavut Parks Canada Inuktitut –two different Inuktitut languages English –second language for most Nunavummiut French

8. Nunavut Nunavut Land Claims Agreement (NLCA) Creation of Nunavut Nunavummiut rights are protected Inuit Impact Benefit Agreement Created for organizations in Nunavut Ensures Nunavummiut receive social and economic gains from organizations

9. Inuit culture – a people in transition “ We’re coming from the ice age to the space age in just one lifetime” Shelia Watt-Cloutier – 2007 Nobel Peace Prize Nominee Youngest median age in Canada On the land and on the internet

10. First Activity: values and ethics Make a list of values, ethics, and guiding principles Compare and discuss Their Origins Their impact Their application

11. Our Values – and our Land Language defines much of “who we are” Nunavut – means “Our Land” Iqaluit – a place of Many Fish Auyuittuq – land that never melts Sirmilk – a place of glaciers

13. Avatimmik Kamatsianiq One of eight Inuit Guiding Principles Respect and care for the land, the animals and the environment Inuit connection to the land

14. Working Together Four National Parks have been created within context of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement A new park and a new marine protected area are under negotiation

15. Managing Parks within NLCA Every National Park in Nunavut is co-managed by board members and Parks Canada in Joint Park Management Committees Board members are appointed by federal government and by Inuit Organizations in Nunavut Nunavut Field Unit needs their approval and input in new and existing projects

16. Managing Parks within NLCA Representatives from parks’ communities Board members are involved in community meetings, parks events and educational activities

17. What Parks Canada is working on Inuit Knowledge Project – recorded Inuit elders to gather Inuit Knowledge Polar Bear Safety – elders and polar bear biologists working together

18. Species at Risk Workshops To inform Inuit about Species at Risk legislation and process Nunavummiut lacked a clear understanding of the SAR process This project was created to work with Inuit values and understanding

19. Species at Risk Workshops Environment Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada and Parks Canada coordinated and created a Species at Risk presentation 2) Inuktitut terminology committee was formed - this committee main objective was to revise and create words in Inuktitut that did not exist in the Species at Risk language

20. Species at Risk Workshops 3) This project was piloted with Nunavut federal government staff 4) Pilot workshop was done in Iqaluit with the Hunters and Trappers Organizations and some wildlife organizations 5) Delivered to some communities and Nunavut wildlife organizations

21. Nunavut Education Curriculum Nunavut high school educational curriculum is being revised Parks Canada staff sit on 2 different committees with curriculum advisors Most high school curriculum will have IQ incorporated

22. Nunavut Schools Environmental Stewardship Certificate Program – aimed at grade 7 to 9, has been used at high school level Uses IQ and Nunavut examples

23. Some websites to check out Parks Canada Agency - www.parkscanada.gc.ca Qikiqtani Inuit Association – www.qia.ca Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami – www.itk.ca Inuit Heritage Trust – www.ihti.ca Government of Nunavut – www.gov.nu.ca Inuit Knowledge Project – www.lecol-ck.ca Inuit Knowledge Centre – www.naasautit.ca The Inuit Way [A Guide to Inuit Culture] www.pauktuutit.ca/pdf/publications/pauktuutit/InuitWay_e.pdf Inuktitut Living Dictionary – www.livingdictionary.com Learn the Inuit Language – www.tusaalanga.ca Nunatsiaq News – www.nunatsiaq.com

24. Questions??? Garry Enns External Relations Manager, Parks Canada (867) 975 4660 [email_address]