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FUR INSTITUTE OF CANADA SALUTES MEMBER OF THE ORDER OF CANADA RECIPIENT
Ottawa - December 30, 2011 The Fur Institute of Canada (FIC) shares in the Government of Canada's recognition of Aaju Peter, one of the world’s foremost advocates for the rights of Canada's northern indigenous people. Ms. Peter, who was named a Member of the Order of Canada today, is an Inuk clothing designer, lawyer and activist committed to preserving the Inuit culture and language. Residing in Iqaluit, Nunavut, she has raised global awareness about the challenges confronting Canada’s most northern inhabitants. She also speaks about issues related to sustainability and resources and their impact on the traditional way of life.
This is the second honour bestowed on Ms. Peter in 2011. Earlier this year she received the Fur Institute of Canada's Bernard Cahill Memorial Award to recognize the promotion of respect for people, animals and the environment.
On learning of her Order of Canada award, she told the FIC, "I was so amazed and honoured to receive the Bernard Cahill Memorial Award and a month later I was contacted by the Governor General's Office for another. It is unbelievable. I have not done enough to receive such honour."
Ms. Peter said she has agreed to accept both awards, “even though so many individuals and organizations should be the ones receiving these honours with me.” She went on to say, “I will take this as an opportunity. This is another chance to address issues about legislation on sealing and the injustices.”
Ms. Peter has appeared on National TV and published countless articles on the importance of sealing to the Inuit culture and socio-economic well being. As a Canadian delegate, she has spoken in opposition of the anti-sealing movement and its implications for Inuit to European legislators. Much of Ms. Peter's tireless work on behalf of Inuit and the sealing industry has been done on her own initiative.
She has expressed mixed emotions on her recognition. "I get so saddened because of the effect the ban is having on so many people in so many communities in Nunavut and the east coast. It is almost debilitating," she said. "And, it saddens me that I should receive these awards and recognitions, knowing that it is having such difficult consequences for so many.
03 January 2012
