The leader of the national organization representing Inuit turned down an invitation to meet with Canada’s premiers next week over the inclusion of non-rights-holding Indigenous groups.
Natan Obed, president of the Inuit Tapirit Kanatami (ITK), told CBC News it was disrespectful for Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson, who chairs the Council of the Federation, to also invite groups that do not represent land claim regions or Indigenous nations.
“Ultimately, it comes down to respect,” Obed said.
“What I and my peers within the national Indigenous peoples space are looking for is the respect back for our governance and the people who are elected to
