Nunavut government makes small donation to help Syrian refugees

“Inuit societal values guide us to serve and to provide for those in need”

By NUNATSIAQ NEWS

The Nunavut legislative mace is borne by carved figures, who bear the mace's weight. (FILE PHOTO)


The Nunavut legislative mace is borne by carved figures, who bear the mace’s weight. (FILE PHOTO)

Nunavut is stepping up to help with the hundreds of thousands of refugees fleeting Syria.

“The Government of Nunavut is responding to the Syrian refugee crisis by contributing $25,000 to the Canadian Red Cross,” Premier Peter Taptuna said Sept. 17 in a statement.

Taptuna said according to his government’s mandate, Sivumut Abluqta, “we strive to keep families healthy and build resilient communities.”

“In times of great need, our community extends beyond Nunavut’s borders,” Taptuna said.

The GN also responded to the calls for help following the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, the 2010 Haiti earthquake, the 2013 Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines, as well as the Nepal earthquake this past April.

“Inuit Societal Values guide us to serve and to provide for those in need. Today, we help Syrian refugees who have been forced from their homes and homeland. I encourage all Nunavummiut to help Syrian refugees, however they can. On behalf of all Nunavummiut, I extend our thoughts and prayers to all those affected by this mounting human tragedy,” Taptuna said.

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