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Canadian MP’s in Inuk Identity Dispute

Canadian Liberal MP Yvonne Jones, who identifies as Inuk, accused Nunavut MP Mumilaaq Qaqqaq of “racial erosion against her own culture,” in the House of Commons on Monday, a reaction to the tweet the New Democrat posted, challenging Jones’ heritage, Nunatsiaq News reports.

“I have never seen such disrespect from another parliamentarian in my 25 years of political office,” Jones said. Jones further said she is the descendant of Inuk and white parents and was raised with a deep connection to the land.

Qaqqaq challenged Jones’ heritage on April 16, in a response to a Twitter post on election night in October 2019 — made two and a half years ago — that identified Jones as an Inuk

Nunavut MP Mumilaaq Qaqqaq said she didn’t mean to “upset” Liberal MP Yvonne Jones when she tweeted “Jones is not an Inuk” last week, but hasn’t apologized for the remark.

Jones has represented the Labrador riding in Newfoundland and Labrador since 2013. She is currently the parliamentary secretary to Liberal Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal.

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