Inuit -- Canada -- Government Relations, Inuit -- Government relations, Inuit -- Canada -- Social conditions, Inuit -- Social conditions, Inuit, Nunavut -- History, Nunavut 

"Previously largely unorganized hunters and trappers, the Inuit of the Eastern Arctic have become a sedentary population tied to the economy of southern Canada and politically developed to the level of demanding self-government in a region they call Nunavut - "Our Land." In The Road to Nunavut, Duffy analyses the federal government policy on social and economic growth of the Inuit. Duffy describes economic, social, and political changes in the Eastern Arctic and provides historical background to the current debate on Nunavut land claims and political subdivision of the Northwest Territory.

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; changes in life-style are exacerbated by unemployment and the Inuits' inferior social and political status. These complex problems led to increased delinquency, violence, and abuse of alcohol during the 1960s.

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."--Book jacket. 

xxiii, 308 pages : maps ; 24 cm 

1. Suppllying Shelter --
2. Looking after Health --
3. Providing and Education --
4. Providing a Living --
5. Relinquishing Authority.

Includes index.