Module 1: Introduction to Nunavut’s Legal System
5 Topics | 4 Check-Ins
Module 2: Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (IQ) Principles and Legal Practices
4 Topics | 3 Check-Ins
Module 3: Historical Context of Nunavut’s Legal System
5 Topics | 4 Check-Ins
Module 4: Language and Identity
6 Topics | 5 Check-Ins
Module 5: Alcohol Use and Community Well-being in Nunavut
4 Topics | 3 Check-Ins
Module 6: Intergenerational Trauma
4 Topics | 3 Check-Ins
Module 7: Socio-Economic Effects
7 Topics | 6 Check-Ins
Summary – Module 6
Module 6: Intergenerational Trauma explored an overview of Canada’s colonial priorities and its enduring impact on Inuit communities, focusing on how historical events have contributed to intergenerational trauma experienced by communities in the North.
Colonial Policies and their Impact on Inuit Communities: Participants explored how the Canadian government’s colonial policies, including forced relocations and residential schools, controlled Inuit communities without their input or consent.
The Legacy of the RCMP and Colonial Violence: This section delved into the historical relationship between the RCMP and Inuit communities, particularly during the 1950s to 1970s. Participants examined the role of the RCMP in enforcing policies that contributed to the trauma experienced by Inuit, including abuse and the forced relocation of communities and the prohibition of traditional practices.
The Role of the Qikiqtani Truth Commission (QTC): Participants reviewed a historical account of Inuit experiences documented by the Qikiqtani Truth Commission, which chronicled the impact of colonialism on Inuit communities in the Qikiqtani region.
Overall, Module 6 provided participants with an understanding of the historical and ongoing impact of colonialism on Inuit communities. It requires a further investigation into the need for continued healing and reconciliation processes, supporting Inuit communities in their efforts to revitalize their cultural heritage and address intergenerational trauma, which will be visited in Module 7.