Making a Whole Person: Traditional Inuit Education

Making a Whole Person: Traditional Inuit Education

$20.95

Written by Monica Ittusardjuat
Illustrated by Yong Ling Kang

"Before schools were introduced to the Inuit, we were taught by our relatives.”

In this picture book, Monica Ittusardjuat shares how she learned knowledge and skills in a time before being taken to residential school. She describes how children learned through playing games, imitating grown-ups, and observing adults around them.

This title is part of our Qinuisaarniq program which was created to educate readers about the history and impacts of residential schools. Explore more titles in the program here.

Book by an Indigenous Author

Explore our free teaching guide to accompany this book.

Written by Monica Ittusardjuat
Illustrated by Yong Ling Kang

"Before schools were introduced to the Inuit, we were taught by our relatives.”

In this picture book, Monica Ittusardjuat shares how she learned knowledge and skills in a time before being taken to residential school. She describes how children learned through playing games, imitating grown-ups, and observing adults around them.

This title is part of our Qinuisaarniq program which was created to educate readers about the history and impacts of residential schools. Explore more titles in the program here.

Book by an Indigenous Author

Explore our free teaching guide to accompany this book.

English ISBN: 978-1-77450-205-1
Inuktitut ISBN: 978-1-77450-206-8

7-9 years old

26 pages, 9" x 8"