Social Science Native American Studies
Uqausivut Sivummuagutivut
Our Language, Our Leadership
- Publisher
- Nunavut Arctic College
- Initial publish date
- Jul 2016
- Category
- Native American Studies
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781897568194
- Publish Date
- Jul 2016
- List Price
- $20.00
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Description
"My hope is that this book ignites a lively discussion on Inuktut. Protecting and enhancing a language in the face of globalization seems like an impossible task. Yet, I envision a place where the mother tongue is Inuktut and children have the opportunity, as I did, to learn about themselves by listening to and speaking it. I visualize Inuktut boosting our economy by teaching its speakers to use other parts of their brain and, in doing so, fostering innovation. I envision a place where the majority of its residents are trilingal. The chanllenge before us is immense and our work requires renewed focus." - The Honourable Paul Okalik, Nunavut Minister of Culture and Heritage
About the authors
Louis McComber is a Nunavut Arctic College author.