This digital platform is hosted by the Pitquhirnikkut Ilihautiniq / Kitikmeot Heritage Society, one of the longest-established heritage organizations in Nunavut. Pitquhirnikkut Ilihautiniq means learning through culture, and that is exactly what we do.
We are Inuinnait—a distinct regional group of Inuit living in the Central Canadian Arctic. Our language, Inuinnaqtun, has fewer than 500 speakers remaining. We are working as one to revitalize intergenerational language and cultural transmission by developing programming and resources immersed in Inuinnait values, beliefs, direction, and ways of knowing and being. Our team is rebuilding and supporting the ecosystem around Inuinnait through immersive experiences that support what it means to be an Inuinnaq.
This platform provides courses, educational materials, and key resources to support the learning and retention of Inuinnaqtun language and cultural skills across our communities. We’re working with Inuinnait linguists, Elders, and knowledge holders to develop and share content that is deeply rooted in our values.
If you have any questions about the courses or content in this platform, or suggestions for additional lessons to include, please let us know by emailing us at info@kitikmeotheritage.ca.
For more information about our programs and activities, please visit www.kitikmeotheritage.ca.
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