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Lori Idlout

Member of Parliament
Member of Parliament
NDP

Nunavut
Nunavut
Voting Attendance: 66%
Expenses Last Quarter: $178,285.32

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Context: House Hansard - 236 - Oct/20/23

Oct/20/23 1:22:27 p.m.
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Re: Bill C-38

Uqaqtittiji, being Inuk, I have grown up in a colonial system, and people do not understand that a lot of the time. All I have to say to better describe it is that my dad committed suicide. I was raised in the foster care system. I have too many families that I have to thank for helping raise me to be who I am. The unfortunate truth about my story is that it is a common story of indigenous peoples. What I just shared is common to so many first nations, Métis and Inuit. With the ignorance we experienced from regular, mainstream Canadians, we had to start using terms such as “systemic racism” and “genocidal policies”. The terms help explain what the impacts are of these discriminatory policies, discriminatory lies and administrative tactics to not only steal our lands but continue to steal our time and oppress us. I am so thankful to indigenous peoples who keep our culture alive and who keep our languages alive.

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Context: House Hansard - 205 - Jun/2/23

Ms. Lori Idlout (Nunavut, NDP)

Jun/2/23 11:03:31 a.m.
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Uqaqtittiji, before colonialism, first nations and Inuit had laws. Through the process of genocidal and colonial aggression, indigenous laws were almost lost. I am proud to stand here and confirm that indigenous laws still exist. For Inuit, laws are categorized into three areas: tirigusuusiit, piqujait and maligait. These laws govern behaviours, relationships and respect for the wildlife and environment. I encourage indigenous peoples to use their indigenous laws. There are many opportunities, like in treaty implementation, land protection, relationships with families, communities and, yes, with governments. The elders who possess the knowledge of these laws are passing too quickly. We must revitalize these indigenous laws now.

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Context: House Hansard - 191 - May/4/23

Ms. Lori Idlout (Nunavut, NDP)

May/4/23 6:47:37 p.m.
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Uqaqtittiji, before colonization, Inuit, first nations and Métis were self-governing nations that each had their own forms of keeping well with each other. They had their own laws governing behaviours. They had their own laws governing land and wildlife management. Indigenous peoples were independent nations. Since about 150 years ago, the ravages of colonialism and the genocide against indigenous peoples have resulted in too many examples, such as what we saw in the tragic story of Dale Arthur Culver. To his family and friends, some of whom I had the privilege of meeting, I again send my sincerest condolences. For those who may have forgotten, Dale Arthur Culver was a first nations young man from British Columbia. He was racially profiled, which led to his untimely death. I still find it appalling that it took six years to have charges laid against the five RCMP officers who were responsible for his death. Dale and his family deserve justice. One hundred fifty years later, even after the ravages of colonialism, we are seeing indigenous self-determination. Most nations are starting to be self-governing again, which I am so proud of. When I first asked the government when it would finally introduce an indigenous policing bill, which it promised it would introduce years ago, instead of answering the question, the government responded by saying it has provided funding. As such, I will repeat my question: When will the current government pass legislation so indigenous peoples can keep themselves safe?

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Context: House Hansard - 114 - Oct/20/22

Ms. Lori Idlout

Oct/20/22 10:07:57 p.m.
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Uqaqtittiji, I would like to thank my colleague for all the work that he does in the area of mental health, as well. Reconciliation is going to be a very long journey because of the deep impacts that colonialism continues to have. Definitely, better funding, healing centres and healing programs will take that step forward quite a bit, but that will not be sufficient. There are too many investments and too many promises that have been broken, too many people who live in overcrowded housing situations and too many people who live in mouldy old housing units. I think that making sure there is a focus on those healing centres would definitely take that step forward, but it will not be enough.

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Context: House Hansard - 49 - Mar/30/22

Ms. Lori Idlout (Nunavut, NDP)

Mar/30/22 3:11:10 p.m.
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Qujannamiik, Uqaqtittiji. The extent of indigenous language loss is evidence of the deep impacts of colonialism. It is an essential and basic part of reconciliation to preserve first nations, Inuit and Métis languages. The Indigenous Languages Act was passed three years ago by the Liberal government, yet little to no action has been taken. Words mean nothing without action. What will the minister do to ensure that indigenous languages are supported and protected for now and for future generations?

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