Set in the dramatic and alluring landscape of the north, Arctic Defenders tells the remarkable story that began in1968 with a radical Inuit movement that changed the political landscape forever. It lead to the largest land claim in western civilization, orchestrated by young visionary Inuit with a dream - the governance of their territory - the creation of Nunavut. The story reveals Canada’s misguided attempts at sovereignty in the north and finds hope and inspiration from determined people who changed the rules of the game.
Set in the dramatic and alluring landscape of the north, Arctic Defenders tells the remarkable story that began in1968 with a radical Inuit movement that changed the political landscape forever. It lead to the largest land claim in western civilization, orchestrated by young visionary Inuit with a dream - the governance of their territory - the creation of Nunavut. The story reveals Canada’s misguided attempts at sovereignty in the north and finds hope and inspiration from determined people who changed the rules of the game.
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Compte tenu de la création du Nunavut et de nos engagements citoyens à l’égard de ce territoire, effectuez une recherche au sujet de l’Accord sur les revendications territoriales du Nunavut. Parmi les engagements pris, lesquels ont été respectés et lesquels n’ont pas été tenus? Pourquoi? Examinez le rapport entre la représentation médiatique des populations autochtones et les processus politiques qui se déroulent dans le Nord. Effectuez une recherche sur la situation des Autochtones au sein de votre communauté afin de déterminer par quels moyens (lettres, manifestations, recours aux médias sociaux, etc.) votre classe pourrait sensibiliser la population à ce sujet.