KNT11 - Guliaqtuag/Told a story (in inuvialuktun) - Unikkaangualaurtaa/Let's tell a story (in inuktitut) sponsored by BKC*

*sponsored by Braiding Knowledges Canada

This interactive Conversation Circle session convenes youth from across Inuit Nunangat to exchange experiences, arts-based stories, knowledge, tools and initiatives for their wellbeing through the interconnected themes of climate change, art and wellness. We are two programs led by and working with Inuit scholars, Youth advisors, artists, community members, and partners to support Inuit Youth to thrive. They live in the fastest warming place on Earth, the Arctic, affecting mental health, food security and sovereignty, culture and wellbeing. Yet Youth also are working on solutions and learning and healing alongside Elders from historical harms affecting all generations, as well as about survival and climate adaptation solutions. Young leaders advisory of the CINUK Project Inuit Youth, Wellness, and Environmental Stewardship from Tuktoyaktuk and the SeeChange Inuit team members alongside Youth past program participants are keen to learn from each other and build knowledge, skills, resilience and connections. 

Co-Chairs: Brian Kowikchuk, Inuvialuit Regional Corporation 

Maeva Gauthier, University of Victoria 

Bayan Alabda, SeeChange Initiative 

Carol Devine, SeeChange Initiative 

Speakers: 

Brian Kowikchuk, Inuvialuit Regional Corporation 

Naomi Tatty, Intercultural Health Lead, SeeChange Initiative