John Amagoalik, widely recognized as the 'Father of Nunavut' for his pivotal role in the creation of the territory, is fighting to age in Nunavut after being transferred to an assisted living facility in Ottawa. The 79-year-old Inuit leader, who helped establish Nunavut's government and land claims processes, was moved to Embassy West Senior Living in February 2025 following a leg amputation due to an infection. Amagoalik, who has multiple chronic health issues, expressed deep distress over being separated from his home, family, and community in Iqaluit. Despite efforts by supporters, including his lawyer Steve Kelliher and the John A. Committee, to secure funding for his care and accessible housing in Nunavut, the government has declined to provide the necessary financial support. The committee raised $30,000 to cover short-term care costs, including an accessible housing unit and personal support workers, but the government only offers two hours of weekly care, far below the required 10 hours daily. Amagoalik's case highlights a broader issue in Nunavut, where only six senior care facilities serve a territory of 40,000 people, with 73 elders currently receiving care in Ottawa. The government claims it is working in 'good faith' to support him, but Amagoalik's legal team has filed for judicial review to compel the government to fund his care and housing. Amagoalik's fight has sparked a conversation about the need for improved elder care infrastructure in Nunavut, with advocates emphasizing that elders should be cared for in their home communities. The case underscores the challenges faced by Indigenous communities in accessing culturally appropriate healthcare and the importance of honoring those who contributed to their self-determination.