Rassi Nashalik

Rassi Nashalik, a pioneering Inuk broadcaster and elder known for hosting the first Inuktitut CBC-TV news program, discusses her recent honor as a member of the Order of Canada. She shares her reflections on this recognition, particularly the significance of receiving it from fellow Indigenous leader Mary Simon. Rassi emphasizes the vital role of Igalaaq in informing viewers in their language and the community's commitment to preserving Inuit culture. She also highlights the younger generation's eagerness to reclaim their heritage and the importance of integrating traditional values into governance.