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Minister to apologize for relocations of Inuit decades ago

The federal government will apologize for the Dundas Harbour relocations affecting Inuit families decades ago on February 27, 2025, as stated by Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree.
Lucy Qavavao, of the Dundas Harbour Relocation Society, expressed relief and celebration for the long-awaited apology, stating, "It has been coming a very long time."
Isaac Shooyook shared concerns about many affected individuals who have died before hearing this apology, stating, "People were tricked by the federal government."
The Qikiqtani Truth Commission reported that the relocations disregarded Inuit identities and resulted in poor living conditions and community disconnections.

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The Globe & Mail

Federal government to apologize for Dundas Harbour relocations

Four Inuit families were relocated multiple times between 1934 and 1948

4 days ago·Canada

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National Observer

Minister plans to apologize for relocations of Inuit decades ago

The relocations were part of Canada's strategy to maintain a national security presence in the Arctic. More than 50 people were removed by the federal government from their ancestral homes, leaving impacts on Inuit communities that linger to this day.

4 days ago·Canada

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CBC News

Federal government to officially apologize for Dundas Harbour relocations in Nunavut

A long-awaited apology will be given by the federal government on Thursday, to Inuit families affected by the Dundas Harbour relocations in Nunavut nearly a century ago.

4 days ago·Canada

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Winnipeg Free Press

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Minister to apologize for relocations of Inuit decades ago

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4 days ago·Winnipeg, Canada

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flamboroughtoday.com

In apology to Inuit, minister calls relocations decades ago a 'failure'

OTTAWA — Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree apologized Thursday afternoon on behalf of the federal government for its role in the Dundas Harbour relocations between 1934 and 1948, saying it is "long overdue.

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The Turtle Island News

Minister to apologize for relocations of Inuit decades ago - The Turtle Island News

By Alessia Passafiume Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree will apologize on behalf of the federal government Thursday for its role in the Dundas Harbour relocations between 1934 and 1948. The relocations were part of Canada’s strategy to maintain a national security presence in the Arctic. More than 50 people were removed by the federal government from their ancestral homes, leaving impacts on Inuit communities that linger to…

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