Literacy programs can help Nunavut work towards the Pinasuaqtavut vision. Raising the literacy levels of Nunavummiut through participation in oral history projects has many benefits beyond improved reading and writing:

• respect for Elders’ wisdom and their teaching role;
• stronger intergenerational communication;
• understanding of traditional beliefs and values;
• pride in culture and language;
• understanding the past as we move towards the future;
• families learning and working together; and
• stronger Inuktitut or Inuinnaqtun language skills.

...creating individuals and communities that are healthy, caring, active, proud, capable, respectful, cooperative, sharing, self-reliant... and a strong Nunavut territory.

“Beware of defining as intelligent only those who share your opinions.”

Ugo Ojetti