Inuktitut

Supplement commemorates the Partnership Accord signed between the Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami and the government of Canada (Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada) in 1995.

Duration: 20:35. Companion book: Nilliajut: Inuit Perspectives on Security, Patriotism and Sovereignty

Describes the process involved in selecting the symbol of the 2010 Olympics out of 1,600 designs solicited.

Film documents the changing culture of eight Inuit students from the Innalik School in their final year in the high school. Duration: 57:40.

Commemorates the 20th anniversary of the Inuvialuit Final Agreement (IFA) with a brief history of changes in society since first major contact and outlines the changes which have been the result of the settlement of the land claim.

Contains links to interactive movie, learning resources, Elder interviews (transcripts in English), artwork database, educator's guide, and Inuktitut lessons.

Announcement of the release of the second full-length feature film: The Journals of Knud Rasmussen from Igloo Isuma Productions.

Reports on the agenda and developments at the ITK (Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami) Board meeting, February 7-8, 2006.

Contains links to seven reports: 1) Education Accord - in Syllabics 2) Education Accord - in English 3) Education Summit Report 4) Indigenous Standards in Education 5) Inuit Early Childhood Education and Care 6) Partnering with Parents and Communities and 7) Post-Secondary Case Studies in Inuit Education.

Discusses Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) involvement in health care delivery in the Canadian Arctic.

Film documents springtime in the Canadian arctic as a Netsilik family camps on the ice and endures a blizzard. Duration: 31:56.

Brief notice about the lifetime contributions by the long-time chair of the Kativik Regional Government (KRG), who recently stepped down.

Resource developed to encourage involvement in children's education and school, foster a positive environment for school-caregiver interactions, and suggest ways to prevent bullying and violence. Accompanying Videos: A Circle of Caring: 21 Short videos Michif Version. Inuktitut Version. Mohawk Version.

Presented in six languages.

Student project solicited terms and determined that there are many Inuktitut dialects.

Essay, presented in both English and Inuktitut, looks at the life of a drum, from its formation to its sound. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 18.

Comparison of the challenges faced by the homeless in Iqaluit, Nunavut versus Ottawa, Ontario with respect to support services.

Describes an emerging group of Inuit filmmakers and actors as well as reviewing the evolution of Inuit films from the late 1970s to present.

Review of the art exhibition: Lost Visions, Forgotten Dreams curated by Robert McGhee and Patricia Sutherland and held at the Canadian Museum of Civilization in Hull, Quebec, November 1996 to September 1997 provides some insights into the Tuniit people.

Commentary on the effects of climate change in the Canadian Arctic and the limits of adaptability by the Inuit.

Report outlines the work performed by the Amaujaq National Centre for Inuit Education during the 2012-14 period.

Poster commemorates the four Inuit Agreements that ended the 30-year process to settle comprehensive land claims.

First hand accounts of abusive experiences in residential schools.

Description of a float plane accident that killed one and injured two others.

Descriptive portrayal of village life in Puvirnituq on the shores of Hudson Bay in Northern Quebec. Duration: 46:57.

Outlines Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) reaction to the change in government and the results of a meeting with Jim Prentice, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development.

Notice targeting freelance talent for creative assignments.

Describes the evolution of the Inuktitut alphabet from the late 1800s to present.

Individuals from across Inuit Nunangat Greenland, and Alaska discuss the changes to their environment due to global warming and the resulting impacts on their traditional way of life. Duration: 22:53.

English-Inuktitut weekly newspaper serving the people of Nunavut and Nunavik region of Arctic Quebec. Features Northern news, editorials and advertising.

Describes in words, maps and illustrations the Inuit sense of connection to the land.

Site provides links to the history of the birth of Nunavut.

Brief description of several Inuit initiatives including Our Land, an exhibition of more than 50 pieces of Inuit art at the Peabody Essex Museum.

Thirteen part TV series follows five fictional Inuit families through an Arctic year. Episodes feature whale and polar bear hunting, Elder's advice, and suicide prevention strategies for youth. Each episode is approximately 30 minutes. English subtitles.

Based on 2011 Census counts adjusted for census net undercoverage. Source: Statistics Canada, Demography Division, CANSIM ( Canadian Socio-economic Information Management System) table #051-0001.

Description of the Nasogaluak family's three Inuit brothers who have won awards at the Canadian National Snow Sculpting Competition.

Editor's column introducing the articles for this issue including environmental issues, sustainability of the polar bear; and impact of climate change on health

Site provides links to newsletters and press releases, annual report, language legislation and related reports for Nunavut's three official languages: French, English, and Inuktitut/Inuinnaqtun.

Profile of the Canadian Rangers, local Inuit reservists whose traditional knowledge of the Arctic assists the Canadian Armed Forces.

Comments on an environmental education activity designed to promote an ecosystem approach to health. NOTE: Also published as Journal of Aboriginal Health, Summer, 2015.

Animated Inuit story demonstrates the magic and beauty of family as well as the inherent struggles that arise from cultural differences. Duration: 7:38

Information on the Association, its history, structure, objectives and initiatives. Includes child care and HIV/AIDS resources, annual reports, publications and activities. Site also available in Inuktitut....

Transcriptions of Elders' oral histories of the Kangiryuarmiut's seasonal migration and culture, and description of the Ulukhaktok Literacy Research Project.

Reports on the numerous hurdles involved in the building of the proposed Mackenzie Valley natural gas pipeline.