The Series
The preservation of traditional knowledge and the oral tradition is important both to Inuit identity and morality in the political context of the development of Nunavut. It is important to Inuit that the traditional knowledge passed on by the elders is not lost and that it is incorporated into new structures to be set up by the Nunavut government.
In the past, most materials written about Inuit were done by non-Inuit and many misrepresentations occurred. Most of these materials were only available in English. The materials in the Interviewing Inuit Elders series were created from an Inuit perspective that is sensitive to Inuit culture and values.
This series is composed of five volumes. The Introduction, Perspectives on Law, Childrearing Practices, Cosmology and Shamanism and Health Practices.
Volume 1: Introduction
- Pauloosie Angmalik, Saullu Nakasuk, Elisapee Ottoova and Herve Paniaq.
- Edited by Jarich Oosten and Frederic Laugrand.
- Published in 1999.
Volume 2: Perspectives on Traditional Law
- Emile Immarittuq, Lucassie Nutaraaluk, Mariano and Tulumaaq Aupilaarjuk, Akeeshoo Joamee.
- Edited by Wim Rasing, Jarich Oosten and Frederic Laugrand.
- Published in 2000.
Volume 3: Childrearing Practices
- Naki Ekho and Uqsuralik Ottokie.
- Edited by Jean Briggs.
- Published in 2000.
Volume 4: Cosmology and Shamanism
- Mariano and Tulimaaq Aupilaarjuk, Lucassie Nutaraaluk, Rose Iqallijuq, Johanasi Ujarak, Isidore Ijituuq and Michel Kupaaq.
- Edited by Bernard Saladin d'Anglure.
- Published in 2001.
Volume 5: Health Practices
- Tipula Attagutsiaq, Alasi and Akeeshoo Joamie, Jayko Pitseolak, Elisapee Ootoova and Therese Ijjangiaq.
- Edited by Michele Therrien and Frederic Laugrand.
- Published in 2001.