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Social Science Native American Studies

Uqausivut Sivummuagutivut

Our Language, Our Leadership

edited by Jeela Palluq & Louis McComber

Publisher
Nunavut Arctic College
Initial publish date
Jul 2016
Category
Native American Studies
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781897568194
    Publish Date
    Jul 2016
    List Price
    $20.00

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"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

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Louis McComber is a Nunavut Arctic College author.

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