Inuit Treaties by Muckpaloo Ipeelie

Join us on Thursday, November 7, 2024 for a virtual discussion with Muckpaloo Ipeelie, Inuit cultural teacher and owner and operator of “The Urban Inuit Identity Project (external link) .” Ipeelie is on a mission to reshape how health care, social services and educational institutions understand and honor Inuit culture. 

What to expect

The Urban Inuit Identity Project’s purpose is to provide culturally relevant educational materials for health care workers and community builders who are involved in the Inuit circle of care. By promoting cultural safety and empowering Inuit identity, the Project works to ensure that Inuit are not only recognized but also fully represented in Canada's social fabric—creating a future where their voices are heard and respected in every service and support system.

This work is related to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s calls to the federal government to acknowledge the distinct and unique health needs of Indigenous people including Inuit.  (PDF file) Calls to Action (external link)  18-24 are the same goals that the Urban Inuit Identity Project (UIIP) wishes to achieve in Canada’s health care system by providing Inuit Cultural Consulting resources to hospitals, colleges and universities for medical students to highlight the gaps in health care and other social services that have a direct impact in the success of Urban Inuit.

About Muckpaloo Ipeelie

Muckpaloo Ipeelie is a dynamic Inuk leader and the founder of the Urban Inuit Identity Project in Ontario, Canada. She is passionately dedicated to fostering a deeper understanding of Inuit culture through community engagement and education. Her initiatives include delivering Inuit cultural workshops and sharing Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit principles (Traditional Inuit Values). Muckpaloo’s efforts extend to public speaking and advocacy, where she addresses the importance of cultural identity and reclamation of Inuit culture. Muckpaloo works to help organizations understand the importance of Inuit specific resources for Inuit as a part of truth and reconciliation.

This event is part of Indigenous Education and Treaties Recognition Week at TMU

From November 4 to 8, Indigenous Education and Treaties Recognition Week will take place across the TMU campus, featuring educational panels, hands-on workshops, entertaining events and more. TMU students, faculty, staff and community members are invited to participate in programming to better understand the unique and diverse experiences of Indigenous Peoples in Canada, as well as treaty rights, treaty relationships and their relevance today. Indigenous Education and Treaties Recognition Week is just one facet of the larger work towards reconciliation, for which we are all responsible.

This week’s events are organized by Crystal Osawamick, Manager, Indigenous Events and Special Projects and Cher Trudeau, Administrative Coordinator, Indigenous Education Council and Indigenous Initiatives, Office of the Vice-President Equity and Community Inclusion (OVPECI).

Automatic captioning will be available on Zoom

The university is committed to the accessibility and inclusion of persons with disabilities. If you require any additional accessibility accommodations to ensure your full participation, please let us know on the registration form or email Crystal Osawamick, Manager, Indigenous Events and Special Projects, at indigevents@torontomu.ca. 

Sign up to volunteer 

If you would like to volunteer for this event, please complete the  (google form) Volunteer Sign-up Form (external link) 

Questions?

If you have any questions, please contact Crystal Osawamick, Manager, Indigenous Events and Special Projects, at indigevents@torontomu.ca.