Choose one quote and summarize it in 3–5 sentences. In your own words, explain what this quote means in 6–10 sentences.

The specific elder that I often turn to is my grnadmother’s Martha and Josephine, and another respected elder Majuriaq Quvianaqtuliaq. My grandmothers for advices and Mujuriaq for traditional and cultural way of thinking and knowledge.

After speaking with them, I feel relived almost every time. For they who helped sculpt me into a better human being.

-Jean

Inutuqait uqausinginnik pisimangmata, innarijattiniik nalaqattaqujauvugut. Qaujimangmata piqqusiminik. Uuktuutigilugu: Maannauliqtu atuluarunnirattigu surlu uqaujjauguma qisiliriqujauguma pigiannginnatuinarlunga. Qangakkanniukpat pijariitaugajaqtuq, innarijanginnik naalakpalaurmata. Ammalu angunasungniup mikaanut uqallaktillugit naalagiaqaqput. Uqquugajaqtumik, silaup qanuinninganik, naki anuraarningani-nakullu anuraarninganik qaujimanasungnirmi. Aturialiit naamatillugit, annaumanasuarnimmullu.

My Anaana (Grandma) told me not to defend my child(ren) when they are scolded by others. Otherwise I’m making a liar,trouble maker child(ren). If I want them to be good or be nice to others. Not only (I) have to scold him because not every time I see their wrong doings.

I always feel good when Anaana shares me of what she knows. Always good talking with her

-Debbie

Name giving is still very strong and important in our culture. It is what we do to our newborns or even before they born. Also when we dream of someone who is passed on when we are pregnant it is a sign to name them after them. When the child is growing up they are exactly like the person they are named after. But in our region some children are opposite of their namesakes. For example (a child who is born and named after a person who was a very good hunter/sewer the child is grown to be opposite of the good hunter/good seamstress.

Deanna

Inunnguiniq should be the start of life for our children.

We can teach our children in the right way from the beginning, loving them, giving them all the love and attention. So that they can feel loved, they can feel that they are truly cared for, and that they will always know they matter. So that they can also love others and respect others.

• Can you recall a memory of listening to advice from an elder? What advice was shared?

  A memory listening to an elder.

• She gave me advice, She said sometimes life can be hard, you do not choose to give up, when hard days comes through they only make you feel stronger- Don’t give up.

  You must choose to keep going, she also said love yourself, take care of yourself, be gentle to yourself, and most importantly respect others if you want to be respected, treat others how you want to be treated.

• Do you have a specific elder that you often turn to?

  Growing up I’ve always turn to my late grandmother Lena Nuliayuk Kingmiaqtuq, she was a singer for drum dancers.

  Her last words to me was “Attirqaq- Namesake, please work and if you’re not working have school and stay in school. Keep yourself busy”.

  Another elder I often turn to is my uncle, My mom’s brother in law, am named after his dad.

• How do you feel after speaking to an elder?

  I feel so honoured, and grateful when I speak to elders, they give the best, honest and most meaningful advices.

  
  

• -Annie

The children were encouraged to do the same things as their namesake.

This was good encouragement and felt by everyone.

It was very crucial to make use of your muscles to train yourself.

-ooloota

Always help others and not expect anything in return.

I go to my Dad whenever i need a word from an elder, My Dad, can talk to me about what’s right and wrong, iniqtirijunnaqtuq tammaruma, qanuujariaqarmangarma uqaujjuijunnaqtuq.

When listening to elders i get to feel the love they have to others.<3 ajungittualuit, ikajuqtigiikkaaluit.

-By helping others, you learn something useful.

Ikajuqtigiippalluni piujualuk, kisutuinnarnik inutuujjiqattangilluta, don’t be scared to ask questions from elders. They can be very welcoming. Treat others how you want to be treated.

—Joan

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Specific elder to turn to: I sometimes turn to my grandma nor my sakiqpaa, if I have questions about the traditions

how to you feel after speaking with an elder: tukisivaaliqanirnaqattaqtu

-Aileen