Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit is traditional Inuit Knowledge. Inuit as a people have a long-standing code of behaviour based on time-honored values and practices. These values were communicated to younger Inuit at a very early age through stories, songs, direct modeling of behaviour and legends that spoke of the success associated with remembering them.
Guiding Principles:Inuuqatigiitsiarniq-Respecting others, relationships and caring for people
Tunnganarniq-Fostering good spirit by being open, welcoming and inclusive
Pijitsirniq-serving and providing for family and /or community
Aajiiqatigiinniq-decision making through discussion and consensus
Pilimmaksarniq/ Pijariuqsarniq—development of skills through practice, effort and action
Piliriqatigiinniq/ Ikajqtigiinniq—working together for a common cause
Qanuqtuurniq—being innovative and resourceful in seeking solutions
Avatittinnik Kamatsiarniq—respect and care for the land, animals and the environment
Every Season we get to have an 'IQ' Day to participate and learn about traditional ways... on Friday May 1...the Education Department and Economic Development went fishing for the day at Avataaqtu Lake.
The Education Department....posing after a long day of fishing!
Here I am...trying to catch a fish....in the end I had a few on the line...but wasn't successful in bringing them to the TOP of the ice...
I got to see ONE but it decided it would rather stay in the water just as I got it to the surface!
The view for most of the day....
Cleaning one of the many fish that other people caught......
Cutting up the fish for a tasty lunch!
The Ulu..a woman's knife....
Having coffee break... even on the ice!
..enjoying some of the yummy fish!
It was boiled in a chicken noodle soup mix...but was sooo tasty and yummy!!!!
..yummy fish..
1 comment:
This is fascinating lore. p.s. It still looks pretty cool up north.
:)
Teej
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