Canada Apologizes to Inuit for Historic Sled Dog Slaughter at Official Ceremony, Announces $45M Compensation

Nov 24, 2024, 02:58 PM

The Canadian government has issued an official apology to Inuit communities for the mass killing of sled dogs in Nunavik decades ago. The apology, delivered by Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations Gary Anandasangaree during an official ceremony, acknowledges the grief and devastation caused by the dog slaughter. Ottawa has also announced $45 million in compensation to the affected communities. The apology, which aims to have a positive impact for Nunavik Inuit, comes after a 25-year-long mission led by Pita Aatami, president of Makivvik Corporation, which represents Inuit in Nunavik.