尊重因纽特文化和传统：艺术家的独特合作

安大略省渥太华，2024 年 11 月 5 日 – 今天，加拿大皇家造币厂自豪地推出一枚 2 美元纪念币，以庆祝这种文化

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.

加拿大皇家造币厂为纪念因纽特人的文化、传统和土地而发行了一枚新的 2 美元纪念币，庆祝因纽特人努南加特 (Inuit Nunangat)，这是因纽特人的故乡，横跨加拿大北部地区。

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

这个新的卡通于周六揭晓，邀请加拿大人加深对因纽特人生活、文化和价值观的了解。

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.

这枚硬币的背面是由四位因纽特艺术家合作设计的，这在加拿大硬币史上尚属首次，每一位艺术家都代表因纽特努南加特的四个地区之一，象征着因纽特文化的团结和持久精神。

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.

该硬币的设计以努利亚朱克（Nuliajuk）为中心，努利亚朱克是受人尊敬的因纽特海神，并伴有北方野生动物的象征，包括海象、白鲸、海豹和北极红点鲑。四把独特的 uluit（传统因纽特人刀具）装饰在外环上，每把都反映了艺术家所在的地区，并成为其作品的独特签名。

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“因纽特人努南加特”一词以纪念这个文化家园，而正面则刻有加拿大艺术家史蒂文·罗萨蒂 (Steven Rosati) 创作的国王查理三世的肖像。

"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."

因纽特人 Tapiriit Kanatami 主席纳坦·奥贝德 (Natan Obed) 在一份声明中表示：“这是对我们最重要的文化故事之一的有力致敬。” “很高兴看到 Nuliajuk 出现在我们的货币中，这是一个在真诚的尊重和合作下创造的美丽设计。祝贺艺术家 Mary Okheena、Charlotte Karetak、Thomassie Mangiok 和 Tegan Voisey，并感谢加拿大皇家造币厂。”

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."

副总理兼财政部长克里斯蒂亚·弗里兰 (Chrystia Freeland) 阁下也对新硬币发表了评论，她说：“通过这枚硬币纪念因纽特人的贡献是迈向和解的一步。因纽特人努南加特自古以来就是因纽特人的家园，这是恰当的标志性的北极熊 Toonie 现在也庆祝充满活力的因纽特文化和精神。”

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.

该硬币限量发行 300 万枚，其中 200 万枚带有彩色细节。流通从 11 月 7 日开始，随着银行和企业补充供应，加拿大人可以通过找零来遇到这种硬币。收藏家还可以通过造币厂的网站和指定商店购买限量版卷。

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

有关因纽特人 Nunangat 的故事和该硬币设计的更多信息，请访问 mint.ca/IN