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In June of 2021 Makivik signed an MOU with the Qarjuit Youth Council which re-affirmed Makivik’s
                                       support towards the youth association. (Photo Credit: Charles Dorais)
                                                                for the Inuit of Nunavik. Under my leadership a

                                                                renewed approach to self-determination has been
                                                                undertaken which will be fully transparent and

                                                                inclusive of all Nunavik Inuit and the Nunavik

                                                                organizations,” he says. “Prior to my return to
                                                                Makivik, the self-determination process was only

                                                                in negotiations with the government of Canada, in

                                                                2021 while re-establishing the Québec-Nunavik
                                                                Table, we also reached out to and emphasized

                                                                to Premier Legault the importance that the

                                                                Government of Quebec engage in negotiations
                                                                related to Nunavik self-determination.”



                                                                Makivik asked the Premier to appoint a negotiator

                                                                who will address issues of Nunavik autonomy
         The Nunavik Furs Building. The building houses the equipment
         needed for the company to carry out its tanning services while   and establish a negotiation mandate. Quebec
         also acting as a store front for customers who wish to purchase
                  tanned furs. (Photo Credit: David Dupuis - Makivik Corporation)  agreed to do so, and Makivik is now waiting for this


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