Road to Nunavut
The Progress of the Eastern Arctic Inuit since the Second World War
- Publisher
- McGill-Queen's University Press
- Initial publish date
- Mar 1988
- Category
- Native American
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9780773561458
- Publish Date
- Mar 1988
- List Price
- $29.95
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Gradually, and somewhat reluctantly, the Canadian government assumed the role of guardian of the Inuit and became involved in their housing, education, employment, and health services. The evolution of government-supported services created problems that are still unmet; the changes in life-style that resulted were exacerbated by unemployment and the Inuit's inferior social and political status. Starting in the 1960's, these complex problems led to increased delinquency, violence, and abuse of alcohol. Duffy shows how the Inuit gradually assumed responsibility for improving their situation, eventually developing the political maturity that found expression in the Inuit Tapirisat of Canada, its affiliated organizations, and the pressure for regional self-determination.