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Labrador Inuttitut: Speaking into the future [PDF]
This paper discusses the issue of language loss in northern Labrador Inuttitut. Like many communities across northern Canada, Labrador is facing the possible complete loss of Inuktitut, demonstrated by the fact that almost no children speak it as a first
Andersen, Catharyn, Johns, Alana
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Language, culture and community among urban Inuit in Ottawa [PDF]
Cet article traite des expériences sociales et des besoins d’une communauté urbaine inuit à Ottawa. Notre recherche s’appuie sur les données d’entrevues recueillies lors d’un partenariat de recherche avec le Centre pour enfants inuit d’Ottawa.
Patrick, Donna, Tomiak, Julie-Ann
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Knowledge Building in an Aboriginal Context
The report on the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples (1996), the Kelowna Accord announced in 2005 (five-billion dollars) followed by its demise in 2006, and the settlement in 2006 for Aboriginal survivors of residential schools (1.9 billion dollars),
Alexander McAuley
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Inuit education in Alberta and Nunavik (Canada) [PDF]
During the reorganisation of education in Nunavut that led to the passing of Bill 21 in 2009, reliance on curricula developed in other parts of Canada was mentioned and sometimes perceived as problematic.
Daveluy, Michelle
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Aboriginal Languages in Quebec: Fighting Linguicide with Bilingual Education [PDF]
Aboriginal peoples in Quebec are fighting for the survival of their language and culture. An essential component of Aboriginal decolonization and empowerment is the protection and enhancement of the Aboriginal heritage ...
Caouette, Julie +3 more
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“We don’t have the words in Inuktitut”: Pharmacy translations in Nunavut, Canada
In efforts to preserve and revitalize Aboriginal languages, recently introduced language legislation in Nunavut, Canada requires the availability of all essential services in Inuit languages.
Sandra J. Romain
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Water Mass Assemblages and Nutrient Dynamics in Nares Strait: A Multiyear Perspective
Abstract Nares Strait is a critical gateway for the export of Arctic waters and nutrients toward the North Atlantic. Yet, the fine‐scale structure, variability, and long‐term evolution of its water masses and nutrient concentrations remain poorly characterized. Here, we combine almost two decades of high‐resolution hydrographic and biogeochemical data (
G. Barut +5 more
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Prendre l’inuktitut au sérieux : la traduction de ᐆᒪᔪᕐᓯᐅᑎᒃ ᐅᓈᑐᐃᓐᓇᒧᑦ [Uumajursiutik unaatuinnamut]
Cet article présente le projet qui a conduit les auteurs à traduire le premier texte de fiction littéraire jamais publié dans une langue autochtone du Canada, la langue des Inuit.
Valerie Henitiuk, Marc-Antoine Mahieu
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Libraries and the Arctic: Language Education Support
The Arctic inspires awe. This unique region of the world has been studied in many ways by many different disciplines. The discipline of librarianship can also add to its study.
Karen Bordonaro, Shelby Angalik
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An analysis of language provisions in the Nunavut Act and the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement [PDF]
The Nunavut Act and Nunavut Land Claims Agreement were negotiated in response to a plethora of needs and desires, as expressed by the Government of Canada, the Government of the Northwest Territories and the Nunavut Tungavik Inc., an organization ...
Hust, Victoria, Tulloch, Shelley
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