{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6825400ba9d77a31f7f4a9c9/6a1dc4285e7c8b2378369f77?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Episode 80 - Roots and Hoots Interview with Piita Irniq","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6825400ba9d77a31f7f4a9c9/1780336529172-c8e8c335-e080-4afe-bcb8-477294940c92.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>On this week’s episode of <em>Roots and Hoot</em>s, we are joined by the impressive Inuk Elder Piita Irniq. Piita is a drum dancer, Inukshuk builder, former commissioner of Nunavut, Survivor of the Residential School System, and much more. As he shares in this interview, in spite of the hardships endured in the Residential School, he has lived a great life. Piita travels the world building Inukshuks, teaching people about Inuit culture and traditions, as well as leading efforts to support healing and Reconciliation.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Show Notes:&nbsp;</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://destinationnunavut.ca/experiences/arts-culture/inuit-culture\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Destination Nunavut: Inuit culture</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.gov.nu.ca/en/communities/arviat\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Arviat, NU</a></li><li><a href=\"https://destinationnunavut.ca/discover/follow-path-igloolik-inuit\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Destination Nunavut: Iglooklik, NU</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/peter-irniq\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Piita Irniq</a></li><li><a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lori_Idlout\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Lori Idlout</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.gg.ca/en/honours/recipients/146-6487\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Ralph Ritcey&nbsp;</a></li><li><a href=\"https://nunatsiaq.com/stories/article/65674marius_tungilik_inuit_leader_whistleblower_and_public_servant_dead_at_/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Marius Tungilik</a></li><li><a href=\"https://nunatsiaq.com/stories/article/65674reynald_rouleau_nunavuts_veteran_roman_catholic_bishop_to_resign/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Bishop Renald Rouleau</a></li><li><a href=\"https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/murray-sinclair'\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Honourable Murray Sinclair</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/pope-francis-residential-schools-1.7485980\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Pope Francis’ penitential pilgrimmage and visit to Iqaluit</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://nctr.ca/residential-schools/manitoba/churchill/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Churchill Residential Shool</a></li><li><a href=\"https://nctr.ca/exhibits/oblate-priests/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">NCTR - Oblate Priests</a></li><li><a href=\"https://nctr.ca/residential-schools/northern/chesterfield-inlet-turquetil-hall/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Chesterfield inlet - Turquetil Hall</a></li><li><a href=\"https://chesterfield-inlet.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Federal-Day-School.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Joseph Bernier Federal Day School</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.inuitcircumpolar.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Inuit Circumpolar Council</a></li><li><a href=\"https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/hudsons-bay-company\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Hudson’s Bay Company</a></li><li><a href=\"https://publications.gc.ca/site/eng/9.843807/publication.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Book of wisdom for eskimo</a></li><li><a href=\"https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/aboriginal-healing-foundation\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Aboriginal Healing Foundation</a></li><li><a href=\"https://ehprnh2mwo3.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Calls_to_Action_English2.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">94 Calls to Action</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.canada.ca/en/news/archive/2005/07/first-nations-metis-inuit-veterans-journey-battlefields-europe.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Calling Home Ceremonies - Veterans Affairs Canada</a></li><li><a href=\"https://nctr.ca/about/truth-and-reconciliation-commission-of-canada/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada</a></li><li><a href=\"https://nlca.tunngavik.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Nunavut Land Claims Agreement</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/vancouver-olympic-emblem-comes-under-fire-1.557252\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Inukshuk controversy at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics</a>-&nbsp;</li><li><a href=\"https://parks.canada.ca/culture/cseh-twih/202343\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">What is an inukshuk?</a></li><li><a href=\"https://douglas-mcintyre.com/products/9781550548747?srsltid=AfmBOoqI-p_MwDkRTxvLqD8f-1iGrfvxVzQWUOvGqNSYPxhY4uSVt7sl\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Inuksuit: Silent Messengers of the Arctic by Norman Hallendy</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.tracesofwar.com/sights/6822/Memorial-Inukshuk.htm\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Inukshuk on Juno Beach</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.alamy.com/an-inukshuk-or-inuksuk-stone-landmark-of-inuit-and-indigenous-people-of-the-arctic-displayed-at-the-national-museum-of-scotland-in-edinburgh-scotland-image696743852.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Inuksuk at the National Museum of Scotland&nbsp;</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6525514\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Inukshuk at Acadia University</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Ayaya Marketing &amp; Communications is a proud sponsor of the Roots and Hoots Podcast. You can visit their website at ayaya.ca</p><p><br></p><p>To learn more about the Legacy of Hope Foundation, please visit legacyofhope.ca</p>","author_name":"Legacy of Hope Foundation"}