CARTWRIGHT, LABRADOR, September 30, 2026 – The NunatuKavut Community Council (NCC) today launched a new publication entitled Around the Kullik: Preserving our Inuit Traditions for Future Generations. Unveiled during a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation event in Cartwright, Around the Kullik is a coffee table book celebrating the knowledge, practices and deep cultural connections of NunatuKavut Inuit.
The book centers us around the Kullik, a traditional seal oil lamp and enduring symbol of warmth, gathering and continuity. It is a tapestry of traditional recipes, healing medicines, and the deep knowledge of how to procure, prepare and pass on the gifts of the land, ice and waters of the territory.
“Our traditions live through the stories we share, the skills we learn, the food we harvest, and the care we show for one another,” said Todd Russell, President of NCC. “The book symbolizes this and honours the spirit of the Kullik, reminding us of home, family, community, and the guiding light of our ancestors.”
The book also showcases Elders, Knowledge Holders, and families whose contributions help strengthen NunatuKavut Inuit culture and identity.
“At the heart of this project are our people and our shared responsibility to preserve our culture and celebrate who we are,” said President Russell. “Keeping these traditions alive is a vital part of healing and reconciliation.”
The coffee table book will be available to purchase online here and in-person at NCC offices in Happy Valley-Goose Bay and Labrador City. It will also be in public libraries throughout Newfoundland and Labrador and schools throughout the territory.
ABOUT
The NunatuKavut Community Council (NCC) is a governing organization that represents Inuit who come from south and central Labrador. NCC is committed to advocating for section 35 rights, interests, and priorities of NunatuKavut Inuit. Rooted in the rich traditions and culture of their people, NCC works diligently towards self-government and self-determination, while fostering community growth and sustainability.
Each year, on or around August 21, NunatuKavut Inuit gather to celebrate British-Inuit Treaty of 1765, entered into with the British at Chateau Bay in the heart of the territory. This historic agreement formally acknowledged that Inuit were the rightful and established inhabitants of the lands and waters of what we now call NunatuKavut.
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CONTACT
Kelly Broomfield
Chief Communications Officer
T. 709-280-5965
E. communications@nunatukavut.ca