Table of Contents

  • Introduction [In PDF]
  • What is Oral History
  • Storytelling and Culture [In PDF]
    • This section and the next include writing by Nunavummiut which can be used to stimulate discussion. Issues of culture, language and literacy inspire strong opinions and a lot of passion. Note that readers may not agree with the opinions expressed in these texts; all possible points of view are not represented here.
    • The Art of Inuit Storytelling, Zacharius Kunuk
    • Why is Oral Tradition Important?, Inuuqatigii
    • What it Means to Be an Inuk, Abraham Okpik
    • Cultural Change, David Webster
    • Unikkaaqtuat, Uqsuralik Ottokie
    • Immersion in the Stories and Customs, Paul Ongtooguk
    • Black History, Oral History and Genealogy, Alex Haley
  • Language and Literacy in Nunavut [In PDF]
    • What Does ‘Language’ Mean to Nunavummiut?
    • Language Assessment Chart
    • What Does ‘Literacy’ Mean to Nunavummiut?
    • Literacy, Oral History and Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit
    • Literacy, Oral History and Pinasuaqtavut
    • The Nature of Inuktitut, Kublu and Mallon
    • Aqqaluk Lynge is Right, Jim Bell
  • Building Language and Literacy Skills [In PDF]
    • The Benefits
    • Why Intergenerational Literacy?
    • The Principles of Language Learning and Teaching
    • Principles of Adult Learning
    • Guidelines for Literacy Instruction
    • The Holistic Approach to Aboriginal Literacy
    • Participatory Education
    • Making Links to History.
    • History Workshop
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