Yes, absolutely. The caribou is undeniably emblematic of our culture. Our culture is intimately linked to it. The caribou is present in our way of life, beyond providing food. The teachings we offer our generations are important, because we're also passing on the language as well as our values and principles.
If we collectively choose not to protect the caribou, a large swath of our culture will inevitably disappear, unfortunately. For us, this is unacceptable.