The NunatuKavut Community Council is marking a significant cultural and historical milestone this weekend.

President Todd Russell says the British-Inuit Treaty of 1765 was one of the very first agreements between the Inuit and the British.

He says there were several promises and undertakings made as part of the treaty, such as that the British could fish off their shores in the summertime without any harm, and that the Inuit could enjoy their land, waters, and resources for all time.

Russell admits that ultimately the treaty was not lived up to, although the British did try in the early years.

However, he calls it a very significant event that marks their connections to their places, practices, and the things that are so important to them.

Russell says it is important to remember these parts of their history and what it means today.

He says it is important to reconnect to their lands, waters, and traditions, as well as to remind them that they have the right to self-governance just as their ancestors did back in 1765.

Celebrations are happening in Cartwright to mark the occasion on Sunday and Monday.