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Independent MP Hunter Tootoo

Trudeau government needs to back its words with actions if it truly wants to build relationships with Canada’s Indigenous people

It is wonderful to see a government, in principle, embrace building stronger relationships with Canada’s Indigenous people and express it with such fervour as the Trudeau government has. It is indeed a welcome change from the Harper years of indifference and lack of respect. But if it doesn’t follow through with meaningful action, this government risks losing the confidence of Canada’s Indigenous people and being viewed as pretending to be something they are not, writes Independent MP Hunter Tootoo. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
It is wonderful to see a government, in principle, embrace building stronger relationships with Canada’s Indigenous people and express it with such fervour as the Trudeau government has. It is indeed a welcome change from the Harper years of indifference and lack of respect. But if it doesn’t follow through with meaningful action, this government risks losing the confidence of Canada’s Indigenous people and being viewed as pretending to be something they are not, writes Independent MP Hunter Tootoo. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
It is wonderful to see a government, in principle, embrace building stronger relationships with Canada’s Indigenous people and express it with such fervour as the Trudeau government has. It is indeed a welcome change from the Harper years of indifference and lack of respect. But if it doesn’t follow through with meaningful action, this government risks losing the confidence of Canada’s Indigenous people and being viewed as pretending to be something they are not, writes Independent MP Hunter Tootoo. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
It is wonderful to see a government, in principle, embrace building stronger relationships with Canada’s Indigenous people and express it with such fervour as the Trudeau government has. It is indeed a welcome change from the Harper years of indifference and lack of respect. But if it doesn’t follow through with meaningful action, this government risks losing the confidence of Canada’s Indigenous people and being viewed as pretending to be something they are not, writes Independent MP Hunter Tootoo. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY INDEPENDENT MP HUNTER TOOTOO | October 31, 2018
Air Nunavut is a registered Inuit firm. In May 2015, the federal government was ordered by the courts to have procurement policies in place to support Inuit-owned businesses by July 31, 2016. Canadians are still waiting, writes Independent MP Hunter Tootoo. Photograph courtesy of CambridgeBayWeather
Opinion | BY INDEPENDENT MP HUNTER TOOTOO | October 31, 2018
Opinion | BY INDEPENDENT MP HUNTER TOOTOO | October 31, 2018
Air Nunavut is a registered Inuit firm. In May 2015, the federal government was ordered by the courts to have procurement policies in place to support Inuit-owned businesses by July 31, 2016. Canadians are still waiting, writes Independent MP Hunter Tootoo. Photograph courtesy of CambridgeBayWeather
From left, Northwest Territories Premier Bob McLeod, Yukon Premier Sandy Silver, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Nunavut Premier Paul Quassa on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on May 3. The Trudeau government ought to invest in infrastructure in Nunavut, argues the territory's MP, Hunter Tootoo. Photograph courtesy of the PMO
From left, Northwest Territories Premier Bob McLeod, Yukon Premier Sandy Silver, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Nunavut Premier Paul Quassa on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on May 3. The Trudeau government ought to invest in infrastructure in Nunavut, argues the territory's MP, Hunter Tootoo. Photograph courtesy of the PMO
Opinion | BY INDEPENDENT MP HUNTER TOOTOO | October 25, 2017
Independent MP Hunter Tootoo, pictured centre with residents in Resolute Bay, travelled to all 25 fly-in Nunavut communities over the last year, meeting with community members in each one. Photograph courtesy of Hunter Tootoo
Opinion | BY INDEPENDENT MP HUNTER TOOTOO | October 25, 2017
Opinion | BY INDEPENDENT MP HUNTER TOOTOO | October 25, 2017
Independent MP Hunter Tootoo, pictured centre with residents in Resolute Bay, travelled to all 25 fly-in Nunavut communities over the last year, meeting with community members in each one. Photograph courtesy of Hunter Tootoo
The Iqaluit waterfront. An improved education system and better internet access will help Nunavut's youth to succeed. Photograph by Sebastian Kasten, courtesy of Flickr
The Iqaluit waterfront. An improved education system and better internet access will help Nunavut's youth to succeed. Photograph by Sebastian Kasten, courtesy of Flickr