With a new year and a new decade upon us, Nunavummiut have aspirations for a better future.

Some desire kinder and gentler interactions.

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Martha Porter, who comes from Gjoa Haven, has similar thoughts. She said youth who are struggling should be calling a hotline.

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Violet Innukshuk of Rankin Inlet also wishes for more supportive attitudes.

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In Arviat, Joy Suluk also has wellness on her mind. SheSA国际影视传媒檚 wishing for more support for mental health issues in all communities.

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When struggles become difficult to bear, Gjoa Haven MLA Tony Akoak encourages everyone to reach out for assistance.

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Former MLA Manitok Thompson, who hails from Coral Harbour, had some succinct advice relating to social media.

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Author Rachel Qitsualik-Tinsley, who has lived in Pond Inlet, Gjoa Haven, and Iglulik, would like to see NunavutSA国际影视传媒檚 health care system grow and thrive.

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ArviatSA国际影视传媒檚 Ruth Kaviok, former president of the National Inuit Youth Council, said sheSA国际影视传媒檚 keen to witness some SA国际影视传媒減ositive impactsSA国际影视传媒� in 2020, for herself, her community and for the territory.

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Senator Dennis Patterson, who has been representing Nunavut in Ottawa since 2009, has a yearning thatSA国际影视传媒檚 been shared by many politicians over the years.

SA国际影视传媒淚 wish for investments in crucial infrastructure in Nunavut which will help move our territory forward,SA国际影视传媒� Patterson stated.