Uqausivut Sivummuagutivut
Our Language, Our Leadership
Edited by Jeela Palluq & Louis McComber
ISBN 9781897568194
Binding Trade Paper
Publisher Nunavut Arctic College
Publication Date July 06, 2016
Size 229 x 152 mm
"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 m
"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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