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ELISAPIE: Reviving Inuktitut in Pop Music
Inuk singer-songwriter Elisapie has been sharing her music with the world for over ten years. Her latest album, "Inuktitut" (ᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ), is a heartfelt tribute to her community, delving into personal experiences of both joy and sorrow, the enduring impact of colonial oppression on her people, and fueled by her profound passion for music.
Script as a Cultural Lifeline: The Untold Story of Canada’s Indigenous Writing System
Contrary to widespread misconceptions, the Inuit communities are far from extinct; they are vibrant and flourishing. When asked why it matters to preserve her language, Inuktitut, Naulaq LeDrew (ᓇᐅᓪᓚᖅ ᓕᑐᕈ,) an artist, elder, and pivotal member of the Toronto urban Inuit community, replies as if the answer is self-evident: "It's important to me because I am alive. ᐃᓅᒐᒪ, ᐃᓅᒐᕕᑦ. Because you are alive."