Colonial neglect fuels Nunavik's tuberculosis crisis, professor argues

Nunavik is facing a record number of tuberculosis cases, prompting calls for a public health emergency from the region's mayors. A professor argues Quebec's response lacks the urgency seen elsewhere. The region has reported 56 cases this year, with the incidence of tuberculosis 1,000 times higher than among non-Indigenous Canadians. The professor attributes the crisis to decades of colonial neglect and systemic racism. The mayors are demanding Inuit health sovereignty, advocating for Inuit-led healthcare programs tailored to their needs and culture, including more screening resources. The current system is seen as inadequate.