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On this next episode of our Guaranteed Livable Income series, Senator Pate speaks with Natan Obed, the President of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK), about how a Guaranteed Livable Income could advance Indigenous self-determination and self-governance. ITK is a national representative organization that advocates for the rights of Inuit in Canada. Senator Pate and President Obed talk about how Indigenous self-determination is a vital and sustainable solution in achieving socio-economic equality for Inuit in Canada. Natan Obed is the President of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, the national representational organization for Inuit in Canada. Originally from Nain Nunatsiavut, he has devoted his entire professional career to helping improve the wellbeing of Inuit. As a strong advocate and negotiator, he works to protect Inuit rights, culture, knowledge, language, and environment in Canada. Stay tuned for the next episode in the Guaranteed Livable Income series! Resources mentioned during the show: Check out Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami’s (ITK’s) poverty reduction report entitled “Inuit Perspectives on a Canadian Poverty Reduction Strategy.” Read Senator Pate’s Guaranteed Livable Income perspective document here Read the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Inquiry recommendations here.