During the official country visit to Canada, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food met with representatives of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK), and the Inuit Circumpolar Council (Canada). “Inuit and the Right to Food” is the formal document submitted to the UN Rapporteur during his visit. National Inuit Leader Mary Simon spoke at a press conference on Wednesday May 16, 2012. Her speaking notes can also be found on the ITK website.

The National Inuit Youth Council has sent the following five questions to the two candidates vying for the position of ITK President:

1. What fired you up enough to make you run for the presidency of ITK? Was there a defining moment? Please be specific.
2. What fictional character most exemplifies your leadership style? Why?
3. Do you think that the average Inuk understands the work of ITK and NIYC? If no, what will you do to change this?
4. We often hear that there is little role for ITK now that our land claims are settled. What do you see as ITK’s role today?
5. Mary Simon has talked about the importance of bringing in new people, with new energy. What new vision would you bring to the work of ITK?

Read the replies from Terry Audla.