Illinniq. Language. Season 6, Episode 6

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Host: Myna Ishulutak - Myna is a well-known Inuktitut teacher. We will explore language more in this episode by learning about Myna’s personal experiences with Inuktitut and English. Myna has fun with stylized language lessons as well as discussions over tea and bannock with other community members that have interesting thoughts and perspectives on language learning in Nunavut. Myna asks Elders to speak in English, and white people to speak Inuktitut! Themes: Language & identity, Inuktitut, standardization, education. Locations: Pangnirtung and Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada.

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24 minutes

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Alexander Street

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