尊重因紐特文化與傳統：藝術家的獨特合作

安大略省渥太華，2024 年 11 月 5 日 – 今天，加拿大皇家造幣廠自豪地推出一枚 2 美元紀念幣，以慶祝這種文化

The Royal Canadian Mint is honouring Inuit culture, traditions, and lands with a new $2 commemorative coin celebrating Inuit Nunangat, the Inuit homeland spanning Canada's northern regions.

加拿大皇家造幣廠為紀念因紐特人的文化、傳統和土地而發行了一枚新的2 美元紀念幣，慶祝因紐特人努南加特(Inuit Nunangat)，這是因紐特人的故鄉，橫跨加拿大北部地區。

This new toonie, unveiled on Saturday, invites Canadians to deepen their understanding of Inuit life, culture, and values.

這個新的卡通於週六揭曉，邀請加拿大人加深對因紐特人生活、文化和價值觀的了解。

Marking a first in Canadian coin history, the coin's reverse side is a collaborative design by four Inuit artists, each representing one of the four regions of Inuit Nunangat, to symbolize unity and the enduring spirit of Inuit culture.

這枚硬幣的背面是由四位因紐特藝術家合作設計的，這在加拿大硬幣史上尚屬首次，每一位藝術家都代表因紐特努南加特的四個地區之一，象徵著因紐特文化的團結和持久精神。

The coin's design centers on Nuliajuk, the revered Inuit sea spirit, accompanied by symbols of northern wildlife, including a walrus, beluga whales, a seal, and an arctic char. Four distinct uluit, traditional Inuit knives, adorn the outer ring, each reflecting the artist's region and acting as a unique signature of their work.

硬幣的設計以努利亞朱克（Nuliajuk）為中心，努利亞朱克是受人尊敬的因紐特海神，並伴隨北方野生動物的象徵，包括海象、白鯨、海豹和北極紅點鮭。四把獨特的 uluit（傳統因紐特人刀具）裝飾在外環上，每個都反映了藝術家所在的地區，並成為其作品的獨特簽名。

The word "Inuit Nunangat" is inscribed to honour this cultural homeland, while the obverse features King Charles III's effigy by Canadian artist Steven Rosati.

刻有「因紐特人努南加特」一詞以紀念這個文化家園，而正面則刻有加拿大藝術家史蒂文·羅薩蒂 (Steven Rosati) 創作的國王查理三世的肖像。

"This is a powerful tribute to one of our most significant cultural stories," said Natan Obed, President of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, in a statement. "It's wonderful to see Nuliajuk honored in our currency—a beautiful design created with genuine respect and collaboration. Congratulations to artists Mary Okheena, Charlotte Karetak, Thomassie Mangiok, and Tegan Voisey, and our thanks to the Royal Canadian Mint."

因紐特人 Tapiriit Kanatami 主席納坦·奧貝德 (Natan Obed) 在一份聲明中表示：“這是對我們最重要的文化故事之一的有力致敬。” 「很高興看到Nuliajuk 出現在我們的貨幣中，這是一個在真誠的尊重和合作下創造的美麗設計。恭喜藝術家Mary Okheena、Charlotte Karetak、Thomassie Mangiok 和Tegan Voisey，並感謝加拿大皇家造幣廠。 」

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, also commented on the new coin, saying: "Honouring Inuit contributions through this toonie is a step toward reconciliation. Inuit Nunangat has been home to the Inuit since time immemorial, and it's fitting that the iconic polar bear toonie now also celebrates the vibrant Inuit culture and spirit."

副總理兼財政部長克里斯蒂亞·弗里蘭(Chrystia Freeland) 閣下也對新硬幣發表了評論，她說：「透過這枚硬幣紀念因紐特人的貢獻是邁向和解的一步。因紐特人努南加特自古以來就是因紐特人的家園，這是恰當的標誌性的北極熊 Toonie 現在也慶祝充滿活力的因紐特文化和精神。

The coin will be limited to a mintage of three million, with two million featuring coloured details. Circulation begins November 7, allowing Canadians to encounter the coin through their change as banks and businesses replenish supplies. Collectors can also purchase limited-edition rolls through the Mint's website and select outlets.

該硬幣限量發行 300 萬枚，其中 200 萬枚帶有彩色細節。流通從 11 月 7 日開始，隨著銀行和企業補充供應，加拿大人可以透過找零來遇到這種硬幣。收藏家也可以透過造幣廠的網站和指定商店購買限量版卷。

More information about the story of Inuit Nunangat and this coin's design can be found at mint.ca/IN

有關因紐特人 Nunangat 的故事和該硬幣設計的更多信息，請訪問 mint.ca/IN