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About Us Ordering/Contact Information 4 Recent Award Recognition 5 nhabit Media Inc. is an Inuit-owned publishing company Spring 2015 New Releases 7 Ithat aims to promote and preserve the stories, knowledge, Backlist Titles and talent of northern Canada. 22 Our mandate is to promote research in Inuit mythology Inhabit Community Imprint 56 and the traditional Inuit knowledge of Nunavummiut Periodicals 57 (residents of Nunavut). Our authors, storytellers, and artists Notes 58 bring this knowledge to life in a way that is accessible to readers in both northern and southern Canada. As the first independent publishing company in Nunavut, we are excited to bring Arctic stories and wisdom to the world.

Inhabit Media acknowledges the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Department of Canadian Heritage Canada Book Fund.

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Ordering Information Recent Award Recognition for Inhabit Media Publications

Inhabit Media Inc. publications are distributed by Fitzhenry & United States Board on Books for Young People, Outstanding International Books of 2015 selection Whiteside Limited: Sweetest Kulu by Celina Kalluk

Fitzhenry & Whiteside Limited Huffington Post Best Bedtime Book of 2014 195 Allstate Parkway Markham, Ontario L3R 4T8 Sweetest Kulu by Celina Kalluk 2014 Governor General’s Literary Award Children’s Text Nomination

Toronto/GTA 905-477-9700 Skraelings by Rachel and Sean Qitsualik-Tinsley Toll Free 1-800-387-9776 2014 Shining Willow Award Nomination Fax 1-800-260-9777 By EDI SAN# S1151444 Kamik: An Inuit Puppy Story by Donald Uluadluak By E-mail [email protected] 2014 CLA Book of the Year for Children Award Nomination Online www.fitzhenry.ca The Legend of Lightning and Thunder by Paula Ikuutaq Rumbolt

To contact us directly, please write to us at: 2014 Amelia Frances Howard-Gibbon Illustrator’s Award Nomination The Legend of Lightning and Thunder by Paula Ikuutaq Rumbolt, illustrated by Jo Rioux www.inhabitmedia.com 2014 Silver Birch Express Nomination

BY E-MAIL: Ava and the Little Folk by Alan Neal and Neil Christopher [email protected] 2014 Rocky Mountain Book Award Shortlist The Shadows that Rush Past by Rachel A. Qitsualik BY MAIL: Inhabit Media Inc. 2013 Silver Birch Award Nomination Nunavut Office The Shadows that Rush Past by Rachel A. Qitsualik P.O. Box 11125 2013 Children’s Literature Roundtable Information Book Award Iqaluit, Nunavut X0A 1H0 Nomination A Walk on the Tundra by Anna Ziegler and Rebecca Hainnu Inhabit Media Inc. Toronto Office Canadian Children’s Book Centre Best Books for Kids and Teens Selections 2013–2014 146A Orchard View Blvd. Toronto, Ontario M4R 1C3 Skraelings by Rachel and Sean Qitsualik-Tinsley The Blind Boy and the Loon by Alethea Arnaquq-Baril The Legend of Lightning and Thunder by Paula Ikuutaq Rumbolt Grandmother Ptarmigan by Qaunaq Mikkigak and Joanne Schwartz The Raven and the Loon by Rachel and Sean Qitsualik-Tinsley

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Written by Neil Christopher | Illustrated by Jim Nelson On the Shoulder of a Giant

his pan-Arctic Inuit Tlegend, which tells the story of a friendly giant, is lightheartedly retold, featuring sweeping illustrations.

Inukpak was big, even for a giant. He loved to walk across the tundra, striding over the widest rivers and wading through the deepest lakes. He could walk across the Arctic in just a few days.

But being so big, and travelling so far, Inukpak was often alone. Until one day when he came across a little hunter on the tundra. Thinking that the hunter was a little boy alone on the land, Inukpak decided to adopt him. And so, from the shoulder of one of the biggest giants to ever roam the Arctic, this hunter experiences the world from Inukpak’s perspective. Neil Christopher moved to Resolute Bay, Nunavut, after teachers’ college. He quickly fell in love with the North and has made it his home for over thirteen years. It was during his first few years in the North that Neil was introduced to the rich mythology of the Canadian Inuit. For the last eight years, Neil has been researching Inuit myths and legends and has published books on the topic for children, youth, and adults. Jim Nelson is an artist, designer, and cartoonist based in Chicago, Illinois.

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Written by Carolyn Mallory | Illustrated by Amei Zhao Painted Skies

eslie is new to the LArctic, and no one told her there would be so much snow, and so many interesting animals to see. Along with her new friend, Oolipika, Leslie soon discovers one the Arctic’s most unique and breathtaking natural wonders, the northern lights.

Having never seen such lights before, Leslie is Cover art not final understandably shocked by them. Oolipika, on the other hand, knows that the ancient lights are more than just colours, and that the mischievous, playful spirits that the northern lights hold can be dangerous.

This contemporary narrative introduces young readers to an Inuit legend about the northern lights, followed by an epilogue that explains the science behind this amazing natural phenomenon.

Carolyn Mallory grew up in northern Ontario, raised her own three children in Nunavut, and has always considered herself a northern girl. She loves snow, animals, the tundra, wildflowers, reading, writing, and painting. She is the co-author of Common Plants of Nunavut and the ISBN: 978-1-77227-004-4 | May 2015 | $16.95 | 9” x 7” | 36 pages author of Common Insects of Nunavut. She now lives in Nova Scotia with her dogs, cats, lizard, gerbils, frogs, fish, and a house-pig named | Full-colour illustrations throughout | Picture book | Hardcover | Stella. English | Ages 5–7

Amei Zhao works in visual development and production design for TV and feature animation.

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Written by Rachel and Sean Qitsualik-Tinsley | Illustrated by Alan Cook Lesson for the Wolf

n the time before animals Iwere as they are today, Wolf spends his days admiring all the other animals. Not content to simply be a wolf, happy and hunting with his pack, he watches the owls, wolverines, and caribou with envy, wishing that he could be like them.

Wishing he could be anything other than a wolf.

When the magic of the land finally grants his wish, Wolf finds out that what he admires may not be what he really wants in the end. Born in an Arctic wilderness camp and of Inuit ancestry, Rachel Qitsualik-Tinsley is a scholar specializing in world religions and cultures. Her numerous articles and books concerning Inuit magic and lore have earned her a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal.

Of Scottish-Mohawk ancestry, Sean Qitsualik-Tinsley is a folklorist and fantasist, specializing in mythology, magic, and Inuit lore. He has won an award for writing short science-fiction (“Green Angel”), but his focus is on fiction and non-fiction for a young audience.

Alan Cook is an illustrator and visual developer. He lives in Portland, Oregon.

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hese three bilingual board books introduce infants to the names English-Inuktitut early words board books Tof various Arctic animals and Inuit cultural items. Text appears in English, Inuktitut syllabics, and Roman orthography, meaning introduce little ones across Canada to that even non-Inuktitut speakers can sound out the Inuktitut words simple Inuktitut terminology! contained in these books. Arctic Animals and Marine Mammals feature full-colour photographs of a variety of Arctic species, while Inuit Tools uses easy-to-recognize illustrations of simple cultural items to form a unique bilingual counting ISBN: 978-1-927095-85-0 | April book. 2015 | $10.95 | 7” x 7” | 16 pages | Full-colour photographs|Board book | Ages 0–3 | Bilingual: English, Inuktitut syllabics, Inuktitut Roman orthography

ᑐᒃᑐ Tuktu Caribou

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Written and Illustrated by Nola Hicks Written by Rachel and Sean Qitsualik-Tinsley | Illustrated by Jeremy Mohler Hury Up, Ilua! Stories of Survival and Revenge lua the ground squirrel loves From Inuit Folklore Inothing more than to relax on the cool tundra and nibble on tories of Survival and Revenge presents some freshly picked berries. Sthree action-packed Inuit folktales: the stories of Nuliajuk, the mother of the sea Her family, on the other hand, mammals; Kaugjagjuk, the mistreated is always telling her to hurry up, orphan who seeks revenge; and the to scurry here or there, but Ilua prefers to move at her own Nanurluk, an enormous polar bear many pace. times the size of a regular bear.

But with winter fast Written at a reading level of approximately approaching, it will soon be grade three, and an interest level suitable the time for Ilua and all the other squirrels to burrow deep for the 12+ age group, this book is a underground to hibernate. perfect pick for reluctant and struggling There is lots to get done before readers. the family can hunker down, and if Ilua relaxes for too long, she may just be left out of the den in the cold. With comic book–inspired illustrations, this book presents these folktales as they were meant to be experienced, with all of the heart-pounding action and awe-inspiring creatures that Nola Hicks is a teacher, writer, and artist living in Chesterfield Inlet, Inuit mythology has to offer. Nunavut. She holds degrees in English literature and education, and loves teaching children about the joys of reading. Nola lives with her husband, Adam, and her two dogs, Yaro and Lulu. When not drawing, writing, reading, playing with her dogs, or teaching, she enjoys gardening. Hurry Up, Ilua! is her first book.

Then, suddenly, out of the blizzard came a big wolf. Ilua was scared. She felt Ivavaa snore and push against her back as she slept. Ilua had to All of a sudden, a snowflake landed on Ilua’s nose. She gasped and think fast to keep her sister safe. Ilua walked even further. The blizzard was gusting all around her, jumped up, making Ivavaa giggle. “Hello, Wolf,” Ilua said, as bravely as she could. “I am lost. Can you and walking was becoming hard. Ilua sniffed as a tear ran down “Oh no,” cried Ilua. “I’ve taken too long and the snow has started! We use your nose to help me find my den? My community is nearby, but I can’t her face. She didn’t want to be slow anymore. She would never have to get back, Ivavaa.” find the hole to the den because of the snow.” Ilua smiled and blinked at the delay when her family needed her ever again. Ilua wished she were “Yup. I sweepy,” said Ivavaa as she rubbed her eyes. wolf hoping he would help. cuddling with her sister in her soft bed for the Long Sleep. She “Someone is ready for the Long Sleep,” Ilua laughed. The wolf agreed, thinking that an entire community of siksiks would should have listened to her mother and hurried home. But her smile turned into a frown as more snow fell. She had to make a fine meal for his pack. He licked his lips and swiftly raced around. hurry. Ilua tried hard to keep up, but because she was used to moving so slowly, it was very tiring. Through the falling snow, Ilua could see the wolf’s tail. When the tail stopped, Ilua held her breath. The wolf began to dig.

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Written by Kenn Harper Some of Inhabit Media’s best-loved titles In Those Days: Collected Writings on Arctic now available in French! History

cover_kulu_french.pdf 1 14-11-13 3:44 PM Book Two, Arctic Crime and Punishment Written by Celina Kalluk | Illustrated par Celina Kalluk n this second volume of In Those Days: Illustré par by Alexandria Neonakis Alexandria Neonakis ICollected Writings on Arctic History, Kenn Kulu adoré Harper shares the tales of murderers, thieves, and fraudsters—as well as the wrongfully ISBN: 978-1-77227-009-9 | April 2015 accused—in the early days of Northern | $9.95 | 10” x 8” | 32 pages | colonization. In the nineteenth and twentieth Full-colour illustrations throughout centuries, settler and Inuit ideas of justice |Picture book| Paperback |French| clashed, leading to some of the most unusual Ages 0–3 | Inuktitut ISBN: 978-1- trials and punishments in history. Included in 927095-30-0 this collection are the stories of criminals and victims, both Southern and Inuit, and of the difficulties of finding justice in a land that was rapidly changing. Written by Neil Christopher | Illustrated by Ramón Pérez La contrée des loups Kenn Harper is a historian, writer, and linguist, a Fellow of the Royal ISBN: 978-1-77227-010-5 | April 2015 Geographical Society, and a member of the Historic Sites and Monuments | $17.95 | 9” x 7” | 100 pages | Board of Canada. He is the author of Give Me My Father’s Body: The Life Full-colour illustrations throughout of Minik, the New York Eskimo. “Taissumani,” his column on Arctic history, |Graphic novel | Paperback appears in Nunatsiaq News every Friday. |French| Ages 12+ | Inuktitut ISBN: 978-1-927095-20-1 Praise for In Those Days, Book One Inuit Lives:

“[I]t’s the author’s frankness, compassion, and intimate knowledge of Inuit Written by Neil Christopher | life that makes every single one of these stories resonate.” “The amautalik is an Illustrated by Larry MacDougall —Arctic Book Review ogress, hated and feared beyond all th e oth er earth Chroniques de spirits. The naughtiest “All the profiles of Inuit in this collection are interesting and the illustrations children can be made to stop crying at th e m ere l’Amautalik Harper has collected are first-rate. In Those Days is listed as ‘Book 1’ so m ention of h er nam e... Sh e is th e most feared of th e presumably we have more good reading to look forward to.” soul-stealers, and only th e ogresse de la mythologie inuite —St. John’s Telegram greatest shamans dare to ogresse de la mythologie inuite set out against h er.” ISBN: 978-1-77227-011-2 | April 2015 | ISBN: 978-1-77227-006-8 | May 2015 | $19.95 | 6” x 9” | 200 pages |

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Written by Germaine Arnaktauyok and Gyu Oh | Artwork by Germaine Arnaktauyok My Name Is Arnaktauyok The Life and Art of Germaine Arnaktauyok

ermaine Arnaktauyok Gis one of the Canadian North’s most prolific and recognizable artists. In this book, she tells the story of her life in her own words: her “very traditional Inuk life” growing up in Nunavut at a camp near Igloolik, and her experiences later in a residential school in Chesterfield Inlet; her education as an artist in Winnipeg and Ottawa; and her return to the North, where she continues to create drawings, etchings, and illustrations that have been featured in museums and galleries worldwide. She also provides commentary on several of her works, offering a seldom-seen perspective on her inspiration and process. Featuring over one hundred full-colour reproductions of Germaine Arnaktauyok’s fascinating pieces from throughout her career, this beautiful book provides an in-depth look at one of the world’s most important artists. Soul to Soul 2007, Etching/aquatint, 22.5" x 15.5"

According to legend, people and animals were once able to exchange their souls. I was Germaine Arnaktauyok is an Inuit artist and illustrator, best known thinking about that and trying to figure out how I could portray that, and how they would go well together. The human and animal are together, for her prints and etchings depicting Inuit myths and traditional ways with no space between them, like two shapes that match in a puzzle. I like playing around with this idea every now and then. of life. In 2000, she designed the special edition two-dollar I started to draw different animals and people. It has to be an animal and a person that fit well together, and I have to think about how coin commemorating the founding of the territory of Nunavut. She long each one needs to be, or how short, and see how that works. Sometimes I just use part of an animal instead of the whole thing, to make it lives in Yellowknife. fit well. Trying to put it together is a lot of fun. It takes a while to get it, but I have in my mind what I could do. Gyu Oh is a long-time Northern resident and artist. She first met

Germaine Arnaktauyok when she came to Iqaluit to attend Arctic 92 93 College. It was a pleasure and privilege for Gyu to work with Germaine on this book and get to know her and her work more ISBN: 978-1-77227-000-6 | April 2015 | $24.95 | 10” x 8.5” | 160 pages closely. Gyu currently works at Nunavut Arctic College in Iqaluit. |Art book|Paperback with French flaps | English

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Written by Celina Kalluk | Illustrated by Alexandria Neonakis Backlist Sweetest Kulu his beautiful bedtime poem, written Tby acclaimed Inuit throat singer Celina Kalluk, describes the gifts given Titles to a newborn baby by all the animals of the Arctic. Lyrically and tenderly told by a mother speaking to her own little “Kulu,” an Inuktitut term of endearment often bestowed upon babies and young children, this visually stunning book is infused with the traditional Inuit values of love and respect for the land and its animal inhabitants. A perfect gift for new parents. ISBN: 978-1-927095-77-5 | $16.95 | 10” x 8” | 32 pages | Full-colour illustrations throughout | Bedtime book, picture book | Hardcover | English | Ages 0–6 | Inuktitut ISBN: 978-1-927095-30-0

Written by Rebecca Hainnu | Illustrated by Hwei Lim The Spirit of the Sea his beautifully illustrated picture Tbooks tells the story of the spirit of the sea, referred to as Nuliajuq, Sedna, Takannaaluk, and many other Inuktitut names. Once a young woman who refused to marry, the lies and deceit of a treacherous bird—and her own father’s cowardice—lead Nuliajuq to a life of solitude at the bottom of the ocean as the powerful, at times vengeful, spirit of the sea. The Spirit of the Sea provides young readers with an authentic retelling of one of the most important, powerful legends in the canon of Inuit traditional stories.

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Written by Rachel and Sean Qitsualik-Tinsley | Illustrated by Sean Written by Neil Christopher and Louise Flaherty | Illustrated by Larry Bigham MacDougall Tuniit: Mysterious Folk of the Arctic The Dreaded Ogress of the Tundra uniit: Mysterious Folk of the Arctic is his revised, expanded the first full-length book dedicated to T edition, originally published as Stories of providing kids with a full understanding of T Tuniit, the ancient race that populated the the Amautalik, shares two spine-tingling Canadian Arctic even before Inuit. From tales of the dreaded ogress of the tundra, Inuit mythological portrayals to the amazing a creature that carries away unsuspecting speed and strength that made them so children on her back! New illustrations unique, this book explores the fascinating, in this edition bring the amautalik to life little-known world of the Tuniit from both a mythological and an anthropological in even greater, creepier detail than perspective. Filled with amazing facts the original. Revised text and additional and archival information that provides content make this new edition a must-buy a fascinating picture of this ancient folk. for young readers who are intrigued with Perfect for quizzical kids ages nine to twelve the dark and dreaded beings of Inuit mythology! who are captivated by the unknown! ISBN: 978-1-927095-76-8 | $17.95 | 7” x 9” | 60 pages | Full-colour ISBN: 978-1-927095-79-9 | $16.95 | 9” x 7” | 44 pages | Full-colour illustrations illustrations throughout|Non-fiction book| Hardcover | English | Ages throughout | Children’s picture book | Hardcover |English Ages 5–7 | 9–12 | Inuktitut ISBN: 978-1-927095-97-3 Revised edition of: Stories of the Amautalik 978-0-9782186-3-8 Written by Rachel and Sean Qitsualik-Tinsley | Illustrated by Emily Fiegenschuh and Patricia Ann Lewis-MacDougall Written by Neil Christopher | Illustrated by Ramón Pérez How Things Came to Be The Country of Wolves Inuit Stories of Creation ow available in paperback! his completely revised and re-edited N Based on the acclaimed animated edition, originally published as Qanuq T film of the same name, this visually Pinngurnirmata, shares eight classic Inuit stunning graphic novel takes creation stories from the Baffin region. These readers on a mysterious adventure treasured tales have been revised to increase with two brothers who are lost readability for young readers ages six to eight, at sea. It begins as an average hunting trip for two young men. while new story material provides even more But when they find themselves contextual information for these important adrift at sea, the only safe haven creation myths. New illustrations accompany to be found for miles—a mysterious this new material. This edition is as accessible village filled with the sounds of and enjoyable as it is informative. The perfect drum dancing and revelry—turns out to be even more dangerous than introduction to Arctic creation myths for children the frigid ocean. of all ages. ISBN: 978-1-927095-35-5 | $19.95 | 9” x 7” | 100 pages | Full-colour ISBN: 978-1-927095-78-2 | $16.95 | 7” x 9.5” | 60 pages | Full-colour illustrations illustrations throughout |Graphic novel | Paperback | English | Ages throughout | Children’s picture book | Hardcover |English |Ages 6–8 | Revised 12+ | Inuktitut version ISBN: 978-1-927095-20-1 edition of: Qanuq Pinngurnirmata 978-0-9782186-8-3

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Written by Mia Pelletier | Illustrated by Danny Christopher Written by Rachel and Sean Qitsualik-Tinsley | Illustrated by Kim Smith A Children’s Guide to Arctic Birds The Raven and the Loon n the time before animals were as early 200 species of birds nest in the they are today, Raven and Loon North American Arctic. While a few I N were both white. Their feathers hardy species live in the Arctic year-round,Are you sure? Inuit aren't sure, and their stories have been around for a long time. had no colour at all. Raven spent most birds travel seasonally toIn the oldthe days, it wasArctic easy to change shape. Animals lived like people. Their fur and feathers were like coats made of magic. But it was hard to to lay their eggs and raise their young.change colour. Sometimes, In animals got bored. his days swooping through the this first volume ofA Children’s GuideEveryone to needs colour in life. sky trying to fight off his incessant Arctic Birds, young readers will learn about boredom, while Loon spent her twelve of the birds that call the Arctic home, days in her iglu working away on whether that be for the whole year or just her sewing. One day, too bored for the summer. With a simple layout and easy-to-follow headings for each bird, this to even fly, Raven visited Loon beautiful book is filled with fun, useful facts, and suggested a sewing game including where each bird nests during ISBN: 978-1-927095-50-8 | $16.95 | 9” x that would give their feathers the short Arctic summer, and how young 7” | 32 pages | Full-colour illustrations some much-needed colour. The readers can recognize each bird’s song on throughout | Children’s picture book | results—not at all what the two birds the wind. Hardcover | English | Ages 4–6 | Inuktitut expected—led to Raven and Loon ISBN: 978-1-927095-67-6 | May 2014 | $16.95 | 8” x 9” | 32 pages ISBN: 978-1-927095-51-5 acquiring their now-familiar coats. | Full-colour illustrations throughout | Children’s nature book | Hardcover | English | Ages 4–6 | Inuktitut ISBN: 978-1-927095-72-0 Written by Qaunaq Mikkigak and Joanne Schwartz| Illustrated by Qin Written by Rachel and Sean Qitsualik-Tinsley | Illustrated by Leng Anthony Brennan The Walrus Who Escaped Grandmother Ptarmigan hen Raven came across Walrus t’s bedtime for baby ptarmigan, but he will Wexpertly diving for clams, she Inot go to sleep. So his grandmother decides quickly became jealous of Walrus’s to tell him a bedtime story that he will never great clam-hunting skills. So, as Walrus forget. was about to surface with a tasty mouthful of clams, Raven cast a spell by Qaunaq Mikkigak With delightful illustrations by Qin Leng, on the ocean, freezing Walrus in place! and Joanne Schwartz But Raven soon discovered that her illustrated by Qin Leng this nursery rhyme–inspired rendition of a magic was no match for Walrus’s great traditional Inuit origin tale is perfect for the physical strength. This fun, dynamic youngest of children. animal tale pits two of the Arctic’s most popular animal characters against each other in a cheeky and amusing battle of wits. ISBN: 978-1-927095-52-2 | $13.95 | 7.5” x 7.5” | 24 pages | Full-colour illustrations throughout |Picture book| Hardcover | English | Infant to age 4 | ISBN: 978-1-927095-68-3 | May 2014 | $16.95 | 9” x 7” | 32 pages | Inuktitut ISBN: 978-1-927095-53-9 Full-colour illustrations throughout|Picture book| Hardcover | English | Ages 4–6 | Inuktitut ISBN: 978-1-927095-73-7

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Written by William Flaherty and Malcolm Kempt| Full-colour Written by Rachel and Sean Qitsualik-Tinsley | Illustrated by Andrew photography throughout Trabbold Aglu Hunting Skraelings A Guide for Young Hunters Arctic Moon Magick, Book 1 his book provides easy-to-follow directions n this adventurous novel, a wandering Inuit hunter Tfor completing a successful aglu hunt. While Inamed Kannujaq happens upon a camp in grave hunting skills can only truly be perfected through peril. The inhabitants of the camp are Tuniit, a race of numerous trips out onto the ice, Algu Hunting will ancient Inuit ancestors known for their strength and give young hunters the basic information they shyness. The tranquility of this Tuniit camp has been need to prepare for their first hunting experience. shaken by a group of murderous, pale, bearded This book will also provide young readers who strangers who have arrived on a huge boat shaped are less familar with Inuit hunting traditions with like a loon. Unbeknownst to Kannujaq, he has a window into the traditional hunting practices stumbled upon a battle between the Tuniit and a that have sustained Inuit for generations. group of Viking warriors, but as the camp prepares to defend itself against the approaching newcomers, Kannujaq discovers that the Vikings may have motivations other than murder and warfare at the ISBN: 978-1-927095-45-4| $10.95 | 6” x 9” | 32 pages |Children’s non- heart of their quest. fiction| Ages 12+ |Paperback | English | Inuktitut ISBN: 978-1-927095- 46-1 ISBN: 978-1-927095-54-6 | $10.95 | 6” x 9” | 120 pages | Black-and- white spot illustrations |Young reader novel|Paperback | English | Ages 12+ | Inuktitut ISBN: 978-1-927095-55-3 Written and Illustrated by Alethea Arnaquq-Baril Written by Neil Christopher | Illustrated by Mike Austin The Blind Boy and the Loon The Hidden ased on an acclaimed National Film A Compendium of Arctic Giants, Dwarves, Gnomes, Trolls, Faeries and BBoard of Canada animated short, Other Strange Beings from Inuit Oral History The Blind Boy and the Loon is a beautiful orget fairies and forget vampires! Let yourself retelling of a traditional Inuit story that be drawn into the dark world of the shape- A Compendium of F both explains the origin of the narwhal Arctic Giants, Dwarves, Gnom es, shifters, ogresses, trolls, and demons of the Trolls, Faeries and oth er and cautions listeners against the dangers Strange Beings from Inuit Oral History Canadian Arctic. This collection of field notes of seeking revenge. Alethea Arnaquq- meticulously documents the dark side of Inuit Baril’s mystical, brooding animation has legends, complete with hideous monsters and been adapted to a picture book format unspeakable deeds. Each creature is brought to that is suitable for all ages. A timeless tale life by the stunning illustrations of Mike Austin, a stunningly told. Written by world-renowned tattoo artist. N eil Christoph er

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Written by Paula Ikuutaq Rumbolt| Illustrated by Jo Rioux Written by Solomon Awa| Illustrated by Andrew Breithaupt The Legend of Lightning and Thunder How to Build an Iglu and a Qamutiik

n The Legend of Lightning and Thunder, a he iglu, a traditional winter shelter built Itraditional legend that has been told in the Tin the Arctic for centuries, is a vital part Kivalliq region of Nunavut for centuries, two of Inuit culture. The qamutiik, a traditional siblings resort to stealing from their fellow sled used for hunting, is an essential tool villagers, and inadvertently introduce lightning whose versatility and dependability have and thunder into the world. This beautifully allowed it to endure over time. In How illustrated traditional legend weaves together to Build an Iglu and a Qamutiik, Solomon elements of an origin story and a traditional Awa provides thorough how-to instructions cautionary tale, giving young readers an on building iglus and qamutiiks, along with accessible window into centuries-old Inuit general background information on their mythology that is specific to the Kivalliq region construction and importance to survival. of Nunavut. ISBN: 978-1-927095-31-7 | $9.95 | 9” x 7” | 32 pages | Black-and-white illustrations and colour photographs throughout |Instructional book| ISBN: 978-1-927095-28-7 | $16.95 | 7” x 10.5” | 32 pages | Full-colour Paperback | Bilingual English and Inuktitut | Ages 8–10 illustrations throughout |Picture book| Hardcover | English | Ages 6–8 | Inuktitut ISBN: 978-1-927095-29-4

Written by Johnny Issaluk | Photographs by Ed Maruyama Ukaliq Games of Survival Fun for Little Nunavummiut Traditional Inuit Games for Elementary Students kaliq is a fun and informative activity book about Nunavut, raditionally, Inuit played games in order to U Tbe physically and mentally prepared for designed for readers aged three freezing weather, strenuous hunts, and other to six. It’s jam-packed with comics, grueling conditions that made survival difficult. stories, games, facts, photographs, In this book, Arctic Winter Games champion and illustrations, providing young Johnny Issaluk explains the basics of agility, readers with entertaining and strength, and endurance games, from the one foot high kick to the head pull and the airplane. engaging opportunities to practice Through straightforward descriptions and vibrant their independent reading skills. photographs, this resource brings to life this vital aspect of Inuit knowledge and culture.

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Adapted from the Memories of Donald Uluadluak | Illustrated by Written by Neil Christopher | Illustrated by Ramón Pérez Qin Leng The Country of Wolves Kamik hen Jake finally gets a puppy An Inuit Puppy Story Wto call his own, all he can think ased on the acclaimed about is the fast, strong sled dog Banimated film of the same that his puppy will become. But name, this visually stunning Kamik is far from an obedient sled graphic novel takes readers on dog. He won’t listen, he tracks mud a mysterious adventure with two brothers who are lost at sea. It all over the house, and he’s a lot begins as an average hunting more work than Jake ever thought a trip for two young men. But when puppy could be! But after a visit with they find themselves adrift at sea, his grandfather, who raised many the only safe haven to be found puppies of his own while living out on for miles—a mysterious village the land, Jake learns that Inuit have filled with the sounds of drum dancing and revelry—turns out been raising puppies just like Kamik to to be even more dangerous than be obedient, resourceful, helpful sled the frigid ocean. dogs for generations. ISBN: 978-1-927095-04-1 | $24.95 | 9” x 7” | 100 pages | Full-colour ISBN: 978-1-927095-11-9 | $10.95 | 8.5” x 8.5” | 32 pages | Full-colour illustrations throughout |Graphic novel & DVD | Hardcover | English illustrations throughout | Children’s picture book | Paperback| | Ages 12+ | Inuktitut ISBN: 978-1-927095-20-1 English | Ages 4–8 | Inuktitut ISBN: 978-1-927095-12-6 Written in Seven Arctic Languages Written by Mia Pelletier | Illustrated by Sara Otterstätter Kalla Avati oin Kalla as he visits the circus Discovering Arctic Ecology Jand discovers the many fun- he Arctic is not a barren, frigid filled ways numbers, shapes, and Tlandscape filled with only patterns exist in the world around ice and snow. It is a complex us! Using a straightforward question- ecosystem that contains many and-answer format, this colourful thriving habitats, each supported narrative introduces children aged by dozens of ecological three to five to the concepts of relationships between plants and grouping, counting, and pattern- animals. From the many animals building. Written in English, French, that live and hunt at the floe edge, to the hundreds of insects and five Inuit dialects, this book that abound on the summer tundra, this book gives a detailed, is instructional, interactive, and bird’s-eye view of the fascinating ways that animals, plants, and entertaining. insects coexist in the Arctic ecosystem. ISBN: 978-1-926569-40-6 | $9.95 | 8.5” x 11” | 32 pages | Full-colour ISBN: 978-1-927095-13-3 | $14.95 | 10” x 8” | 32 pages | Full-colour illustrations illustrations throughout | Rudimentary educational book | Paperback | Ages throughout | Children’s non-fiction ecology book | Hardcover | English | 3–5 | Multilingual Ages 8–11 | Inuktitut ISBN: 978-1-927095-14-0

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Written by Rachel A. Qitsualik | Illustrated by Jae Korim, Art Written by Alan Neal and Neil Christopher | Illustrated by Direction by Babah Kalluk Jonathan Wright Under the Ice inter can be cruel in the Arctic, and food quickly grows scarce Ava and the Little Folk W he most magical things can for those who cannot hunt. In these come in tiny packages! difficult times, the grandmother of T an orphaned boy wishes aloud for In the Arctic, tales of tiny people the qallupaluit—strange, monstrous who live on the land abound. creatures that live under the sea ice— This children’s story follows to take her grandson away forever. the adventures of an orphan The old woman soon regrets her hasty named Ava who is left to fend words when the little boy is snatched for himself by the adults in his and carried away. After enlisting the village. One day, cold and alone, help of her fellow villagers, the old Ava stumbles upon a group of woman learns that her grandson may magical dwarves who finally show be happier with the qallupaluit than him how it feels to have a home he ever was with her. of his own.

Written by Jose Angutinngurniq | Illustrated by Eva Widermann Written by Anna Ziegler and Rebecca Hainnu | Illustrated by The Giant Bear Qin Leng An Inuit Folktale ne of the most terrifying A Walk on the Tundra Ocreatures to be found in Walk on the Tundra follows traditional Inuit stories is the nanurluk, AInuujaq, a little girl who travels with a massive bear the size of an her grandmother onto the tundra. iceberg that lives under the sea ice. There, Inuujaq learns that the tough Its monstrous size and ice-covered little plants she sees are much more important to Inuit than she originally fur make it an almost impenetrable believed. In addition to an informative foe. Jose Angutinngurniq, a gifted storyline that teaches the importance storyteller and respected elder from of Arctic plants, this book includes Kugaaruk, Nunavut, brings to life a a field guide with photographs and scientific information about a wide story of the great nanurluk that has array of plants found throughout the been told in the Kugaaruk region for Arctic. generations.

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Written by Qaunaq Mikkigak and Joanne Schwartz | Illustrated by Written by Sakiasi Qaunaq | Illustrated by Eva Widermann Danny Christopher The Orphan and the Polar Bear The Legend of the Fog n the world of Inuit traditional stories, n this traditional Inuit story, a simple walk Sakiasi Qaunaq | Eva Widermann Ianimals and humans are not such ᐃᔅᓱᒪᓂ ᖁᑭᐅᑎᖃᙱᑎᓪᓗᒋᑦ, ᐅᓈᕐᓄᑦ ᑕᐃᒪᓐᓇ ᐊᐃᕝᕙᒐᓱᒃᐸᖕᓂᕐᒪᑕ. ᐅᑭᐅᒃᑯᑦ ᐊᐅᓚᔪᒥ ᑕᐅᓇᓂ. different creatures. Animals can speak to, on the tundra becomes a life or death The and the I ᑕ ᒫᓐᓇᒧᑦ ᑕᐃᒪ ᖁᑭᐅᑎᖃᓕᖅᖢᑎᒡᓗ, ᐅᒥᐊᖃᓕᖅᖢᑎᒃ Orphan journey for a young man. When he comesᓯᑭᑑᖃᓕᖅᖢᑎᒃ ᑕᐃᒪᓐᓇ, ᐊᐃᕝᕙᓚᐅᖃᑦᑕᖅᑐᑦ ᑕᐅᓇᓂ ᐊᐅᓚᔪᒥ. understand, and form relationships with ᑕᐃᒪᓐᓇ ᐱᕙᒃᑐᑐᖃᐅᓐᓂᕐᒪᑕ, ᖁᑭᐅᑎᖃᙱᒃᑲᓗᐊᖅᖢᑎᒃ Polar Bear ᑕᐃᒪ ᐊᐅᓚᔪᒥ ᐊᐃᕖᑦ ᓇᐅᓕᒃᖢᒋᑦ ᓂᒃᓯᒃᖢᒋᑦ across a giant who wants to take him ᐱᔭᐅᕙᒃᑐᑐᖃᐅᖕᒪᑕ ᑕᐅᕙᓂ. The Polar Bear and the Orphan humans. home and cook him for dinner, the young In The Orphan and the Polar Bear, an man’s quick thinking saves him from being orphaned boy who is abandoned on devoured by the giant and his family, and the sea ice by a group of cruel hunters in the process releases the first fog into the is discovered and adopted by a polar world. www.inhabitmedia.com bear elder. While living in the polar bear’s ISBN 978-1-926569-42-0 $12.95 Written by Cape Dorset elder Qaunaq 51295 village, the orphan learns many lessons Mikkigak and Marilyn Baillie Picture 9 781926 569420 about survival, but most importantly, he Book Award–nominated author Joanne learns something about himself and his Schwartz, this action-packed picture book own place in the world. brings a centuries-old traditional tale to life for modern readers. ISBN: 978-1-926569-44-4 | $13.95 | 10” x 8” | 40 pages | Full-colour ISBN: 978-1-926569-45-1 | $13.95 | 8.5” x 8.5” | 32 pages | Full-colour illustrations throughout | Children’s picture book | Hardcover | illustrations throughout | Children’s picture book | Hardcover |English | English | Ages 6–8 | Inuktitut ISBN: 978-1-926569-42-0 Ages 8–11 | Inuktitut ISBN: 978-1-927095-05-8 Written by Napatsi Folger | Illustrated by Ann Kronheimer Written by Marion Lewis | Illustrated by Kim Smith Joy of Apex Kaugjagjuk oy is ten years old, living in Apex, Nunavut—a he legend of Kaugjagjuk—a mistreated Jsuburb of Iqaluit—and loving life. Her little sister Torphan who gains the strength to stand Allashua may be annoying, but all in all Joy loves up for himself with a little help from the Man living at the top of the world in Apex. of the Moon—is a traditional Inuit tale told But when Joy begins to notice her parents throughout the Arctic. fighting a lot more than usual, and her mom Reimagined for modern audiences by staying with her sisters in Iqaluit more than she is emerging Inuit writer Marion Lewis, and home, Joy’s perfect life soon becomes a lot more brought to life by Kim Smith’s beautiful complicated. illustrations, this version of the Kaugjagjuk As Joy navigates her parents’ separation and story gives young readers a chance to its effects on her family, she learns some valuable experience this traditional tale that has lessons about how to cope when life gets tough. been carefully passed from storyteller to storyteller for generations.

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Written by Rachel A. Qitsualik | Illustrated by Emily Fiegenschuh Written by Simon Awa, Anna Ziegler, and Stephanie McDonald | and Larry MacDougall Illustrated by Romi Caron The Shadows that Rush Past Uumajut

he Shadows that Rush Past introduces Learn About Arctic Wildlife! Tyoung readers to some of the earn fun facts and traditional Inuit creepiest, scariest stories from Inuit Lknowledge about Arctic animals. This mythology. These tales, told by critically beautifully illustrated book takes readers acclaimed writer Rachel A. Qitsualik, from tundra to sea ice, teaching children bring to life four creatures from Inuit about a wide variety of animals, from mythology: the amautalik, akhla, caribou to belugas. nanurluk, and mahaha. This rare look at the Canadian North These tales are filled with child- showcases a fascinating ecosystem that stealing ogresses; half-man, half– grizzly we often forget is a large part of our bear monsters; ice-covered polar bears country. ten times the size of normal bears; and a smiling creature that surprises unsuspecting campers and tickles them to death! ISBN: 978-1-926569-08-6 | $9.95 | 10” x 8” | 32 pages | Full-colour ISBN: 978-1-926569-46-8 | $13.95 | 8.5” x 8.5“ | 42 pages |Full-colour illustrations throughout | Children’s non-fiction |Trade paperback | Ages illustrations throughout | Children’s fiction | Fantasy, myth | Hardcover 4–8 | Bilingual English and Inuktitut | English | Ages 9–12 | Inuktitut ISBN: 978-1-926569-50-5 Written by Elisha Kilabuk | Illustrated by Joy Ang Written by Simon Awa, Seeglook Akeeagok, Anna Ziegler, and Stephanie McDonald | Illustrated by Romi Caron The Qalupalik Uumajut, Volume Two ll Inuit know about the qalupaliit, strange Acreatures that live under the sea ice and Learn About Arctic Wildlife! carry away unsuspecting children on their backs. icking up where Uumajut: Learn About But when one bright young orphan strays PArctic Wildlife! left off, Uumajut, Volume too close to the ice, he soon learns that while Two will introduce the youngest readers qalupaliit may be very scary, they are also easily to the diets and habitats of more Arctic tricked. species, including the siksik, ermine, wolf, The Qalupalik is the first installment in the muskox, eider duck, ringed seal, harp Unikkaakuluit series, a new, beautifully illustrated seal, and walrus. They will also learn about children’s series based on the work of celebrated traditional Inuit uses for these animals, from contemporary Inuit storytellers. traditional food preparation to clothing and household uses. Uumajut, Volume Two is brought to life by award-winning illustrator Romi Caron’s whimsical illustrations.

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Written by Neil Christopher | Illustrated by Eva Widermann Written by Ibi Kaslik | Illustrated by Anthony Brennan Arctic Giants Tales from the Tundra n ancient times, giants ruled the Arctic. A Collection of Inuit Stories IFor hundreds of years, Inuit stories of these creatures have been carried down from earn why the raven is black. Hear about how generation to generation, whispered in the La little boy was transformed into a bird. Find night. out why a walrus once had antlers and how Arctic Giants is the only full-length an earth spirit pulled the first caribou from the volume to chronicle the legends of ground. these giants of the North. Based on Inuit Retold by Ibi Kaslik and brought to life by oral tradition and extensive, meticulous the illustrations of Anthony Brennan, these research, Arctic Giants unsparingly tells fascinating traditional stories will capture the each horrifying legend. Written in the vein imagination of young readers and introduce of the Brothers Grimm and illustrated in an them to the rich mythology of the Canadian evocative, gothic style, this book is bound Inuit. to become part of Canada’s fairy-tale canon. ISBN: 978-1-926569-09-3 | $24.95 | 8.5” x 10 .25” | 128 pages | 60 black- and-white illustrations | Children’s fantasy, myth | Hardcover | Ages 8+ | ISBN: 978-1-926569-15-4 | $12.95 | 6” x 9” | 32 pages | Full-colour illustrations English throughout | Children’s fantasy, myth | English | Ages 8–11 | Inuktitut ISBN: 978-1-926569-32-1 Written by Odile Nelson | Illustrated by Peggy Collins Moe & Malaya Visit the Nurse

ollow Moe and Malaya as they Fmake fascinating discoveries at the nurses’ office! Moe wants to play with his best friend and cousin, Malaya, but be- Follow Moe and Malaya as they make fascinating discoveries at the nurses’ office. fore they can go exploring, Malaya

While joining Moe and Malaya on their visit, children will learn how cool nursing can be has to visit the nurse for a checkup. and how they can become a nurse too! What seems like an ordinary visit turns out to be a fun-filled learning

ISBN 978-1-926569-10-9 $14.95 61495 experience, with Moe along for the

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Written by Jose Angutinngurniq | Illustrated by Eva Widermann | Written by Sakiasi Qaunaq| Illustrated by Eva Widermann Translated by Donna Christopher | Edited by Yoan Barriault L’orphelin et l’ours polaire L’ours géant: un conte inuit French-language edition ne of the most terrifying creatures to be found in traditional Inuit stories is ith this French-language edition, this O Sakiasi Qaunaq | Eva Widermann n the world of Inuit traditional stories, animals and humans are not such the nanurluk, a massive bear the size of Idifferent creatures and animals often have much to teach humans about powerful story of kindness and survival the world. W I n The Orphan and the Polar Bear, a little orphan who has L’orphelin et an iceberg that lives under the sea ice. been abandoned on the sea ice by a group of cruel hunters is is now accessible to all Arctic audiences. discovered and adopted by a polar bear elder. While living in the bear’s village, the orphan learns many lessons about l’ours polaire Its monstrous size and ice-covered fur survival and his own place in the world. In The Orphan and the Polar Bear, an Retold for contemporary audiences by Inuit storyteller Sakiasi Qaunaq and illustrated by make it an almost impenetrable foe. Jose internationally renowned artist Eva orphaned boy who is abandoned on Widermann, The Orphan and the Polar Bear makes this Angutinngurniq, a gifted storyteller and beautiful traditional tale the sea ice by a group of cruel hunters is widely accessible for respected elder from Kugaaruk, Nunavut, the first time. discovered and adopted by a polar bear brings to life a story of the great nanurluk elder. While living in the polar bear’s village, www.inhabitmedia.com ISBN 978-1-926569-44-4 $13.95 that has been told in the Kugaaruk region for 51395 the orphan learns many lessons about generations. Previously published in English, 9 781926 569444 survival, but most importantly, he learns Inuktitut, and Inuinnaqtun, the publication of something about himself and his own place this book in French means that this ancient in the world. tale told by a respected elder is now ISBN: 978-1-927095-60-7| September 2013 | $10.95 | 10” x 8” | 32 accessible to all Canadians. pages | Full-colour illustrations throughout | Children’s picture book ISBN: 978-1-927095-70-6 | April 2014 | $9.95 | 10” x 8” | 36 pages | Full- | Paperback colour illustrations throughout | Children’s picture book | Hardcover |Ages 6–10 | Inuktitut ISBN: 978-1-927095-07-2 | Inuinnaqtun ISBN: 978-1-927095-25-6 Written by Neil Christopher and Alan Neal, Illustrated by Jonathan Adapted from the memories of Donald Uluadluak | Illustrated by Wright | Translated by Isabelle Dingemans Qin Leng | Translated by Pascale Morin | Edited by Yoan Barriault Ava et le monde des tout-petits Kamik: un chiot inuit French-language edition hen Jake finally gets a puppy to call his Wown, all he can think about is the fast, his whimsical tale of Arctic adventure is strong sled dog that his puppy will become. Tnow available in French! But Kamik is far from an obedient sled dog. In the Arctic, tales of tiny people who live on After a visit with his grandfather, who raised the land abound. This children’s story follows many puppies of his own while living out the adventures of an orphan named Ava on the land, Jake learns that Inuit have who is left to fend for himself by the adults been raising puppies just like Kamik to be in his village. One day, cold and alone, Ava obedient, resourceful, helpful sled dogs for stumbles upon a group of magical dwarves who finally show him how it feels to have a generations. This heartwarming tale is now home of his own. available in French.

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Written by Simon Awa, Anna Ziegler, Stephanie McDonald, and Seeglook Written by Henry Isluanik | Illustrated by Germaine Arnaktauyok Akeeagok, Illustrated by Romi Caron | Translated by Isabelle Dingemans Kiviuq’s Journey Uumajut, Volume Un iviuq’s Journey retells the legend of Hᐃᓐᕆ ᐃᖢᐊᕐᓂᖅ • Henry Isluanik Kiviuq, one of the most important ᔨᕐᒪᐃᓐ ᐊᕐᓇᑦᑕᐅᔪᖅ • K ᐅᑭᐅᖅᑕᖅᑐᒥ, ᐅᓂᑉᑳᖅᑐᐊᖅᑕᖃᕐᒪᑦ Germaine Arnaktauyok French-language edition Across the Arctic, stories are ᓯᓚᑐᔪᓂᒃ ᐱᓂᕐᕋᖅᑐᔪᓂᒡᓗ told of a wise and courageous and well-known legends in all of Inuit ᒪᖃᐃᑎᑕᖃᓚᐅᐳᖅ ᑕᕆᐅᕐᔪᐊᕐᒥ hunter who was swept out to ᑕᒻᒪᓚᐅᖅᑐᒥᒃ ᐊᓄᕆᑐᔾᔪᐊᖅᑎᓪᓗᒍ, sea during a storm and spent mythology, just as it as been told ᐅᑭᐅᓄᓪᓗ ᐊᒥᓱᓄᑦ ᐊᐃᓂᓗᓚᐅᖅᖢᓂ. many years trying to find his ᑭᕕᐅᑉ way home. ᐊᐅᓛᓂᖓ in the Kivalliq region of Nunavut for

ᐅᓂᑉᑳᖅᑐᐊᖅᑎᒻᒪᕆᒃ ᕼᐃᓐᕆ ᐃᖢᐊᕐᓂᖅ (1925-2012) centuries. Late Kivalliq-region elder ISBN: 978-1-927095-32-4| $9.95 | 10” ᐊᒥᖅᑳᖃᑎᖃᑐᖅx 8” |ᐅᓂᑉᑳᖅᑐᐊᕐᒥᒃ 32 ᑭᕕᐅᕐᒥᒃ ᑐᓵᓯᒪᔭᒥᓂᒃ ᐊᓈᓇᒥᓂᑦ. Kiviuq’s Henry Isluanik lovingly retells this In this book, Inuit storyteller Henry pages | Full-colour illustrations throughoutIsluanik (1925-2012) | shares the version of Journey the Kiviuq legend that was passed on to him legend of a lost Inuit hunter who must Children’s non-fiction | Trade paperbackby his mother. |

ISBN 978-1-927095-80-5 $19.95 pass through many obstacles, using ᑖᒻᓇ ᐅᖃᓕᒫᒐᖅ ᐃᓐᓇᕐᓄᑦ ᑐᕌᖓᒻᒪᑦ ᐅᖃᓕᒫᖅᑕᐅᔪᓐᓇᖅᑐᖅ 51995 Ages 4–8 | Bilingual French andᐃᓐᓇᐃᓇᕐᓄᑦ Inuktitut ᑭᓯᐊᓂ. This book contains mature content and is intended for his own knowledge and quick wit to adult readers. 9781927095805 outsmart many foes, in order to find

Kiviuq-cover.indd 1 14-03-25 3:01 PM his way home. With black-and-white ISBN: 978-1-927095-80-5 | line illustrations by acclaimed Inuit artist Germaine Arnaktauyok, this Written by Simon Awa, Anna Ziegler, Stephanie McDonald, and Seeglook $19.95 | 9” x 7” | 64 pages | book is a definitive and authentic Akeeagok, Illustrated by Romi Caron | Translated by Isabelle Dingemans Black-and-white illustrations throughout | Cultural Studies| printed account of an important Inuit Uumajut, Volume Deux Paperback |Bilingual English traditional story. Intended for adult French-language edition and Inuktitut readers, this is a perfect selection for Inuit studies students.

Compiled and Translated by Pelagie Owlijoot | Edited by Louise Flaherty ISBN: 978-1-927095-33-1 | $9.95 | 10” x 8” | Inuit Kinship and Naming Customs 32 pages | Full-colour illustrations throughout | Children’s non-fiction |Trade paperback | raditionally, Inuit do not call each other Ages 4–8 | Bilingual French and Inuktitut Tby their given names. Instead, they refer to each other using a system of kinship and family terms, known as tuq&urausiit (turk-thlo- raw-seet). Calling each other by kinship terms is a way to show respect and foster closeness he critically acclaimed Uumajut series of books is now available in INUIT KINSHIP AND NAMING CUSTOMS within families. Children were named after TFrench! These beautiful books introduce the youngest readers to the diets their elders and ancestors, ensuring a long and habitats of Arctic species such as the siksik, ermine, wolf, muskox, eider and healthy life. This book presents interviews duck, ringed seal, harp seal, and walrus. Kids will also learn about traditional with four Inuit elders from Kivalliq Region, Inuit uses for these animals, from traditional food preparation to clothing and Nunavut, about how names were chosen, the household uses. importance of using kinship terms, and how the practice of tuq&urausiit has changed over the Praise for the Uumajut series: years. -Uumajut, Volume One nominated for the 2012 Silver Birch Express Award Edited by Pelagie Owlijoot and Louise Flaherty Translated by Pelagie Owlijoot -2011 and 2012 Best Books for Kids and Teens Selections -Rave reviews received from the Vancouver Sun, Review of Canadian ISBN: 978-1-927095-71-3 | May 2014 | $19.95 | 6” x 9” | 120 pages Materials, Canadian Literature, and many other publications |Social studies, elder interviews|Paperback | English and Inuktitut tumble

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Written by Kenn Harper Edited by Gwen Angulalik In Those Days: Collected Writings on Arctic Inuinnaqtun English Dictionary History Book One, Inuit Lives he only Inuinnaqtun-language dictionary Tin Canada, this indispensable reference rctic historian Kenn Harper gathers the compiles nearly two thousand terms in Abest of his columns about Arctic history, Inuinnaqtun and English. With definitions and which appear weekly in Nunatsiaq News, in terms in both languages, this dictionary will be this exciting new series of books. a reliable resource for both native speakers Each installment of In Those Days: of, and newcomers to, the language of Collected Writings on Arctic History will the Kitikmeot region of Nunavut. Originally cover a particularly fascinating aspect of published in 1996, this version has been revised traditional Inuit life. In volume one, Inuit Lives, and updated by the original editor. Harper shares the unique challenges and life histories of several Inuit living in pre-contact times. ISBN: 978-1-927095-24-9 | $24.95 | 5.5” x 8.5” | ISBN: 978-1-927095-58-4| $19.95 | 6” 208 pages |Reference dictionary| Paperback | x 9” | 200 pages | Includes 32 pages Inuinnaqtun and English of historical imagery |Non-fiction | Paperback | English Written by Sylvie Pharand Caribou Skin Clothing of the Igloolik Inuit Collected by Kerry McCluskey | Photographs by Kerry McCluskey and Others aribou Skin Clothing of the Igloolik Tulugaq CInuit outlines the various steps involved in the creation of traditional Inuit An Oral History of Ravens caribou skin clothing, namely the hunt, preparation, and sewing. In addition to Kerry McCluskey avens appear in mythology and folklore the world over. diagrams and practical instructions, this R book is filled with historical information The result of ten years of research and insights from elders of the Igloolik and interviews, Tulugaq examines region. the raven’s place in Canadian Meticulously researched by former Arctic society and reveals a bird Arctic resident and anthropologist Sylvie that is at times loved, maligned, Pharand, this book can be used as a practical guide to creating caribou skin Tulugaq dreaded, and even revered. With clothing, as well as a general-interest text An Oral History of Ravens dozens of photographs and stories for those interested in traditional skin clothing. from communities across Nunavut, the Yukon, and the Northwest ISBN: 978-1-927095-17-1| $29.95 | 8.5” x 10” | 172 pages | Native Territories, Tulugaq is a visually stunning examination of one of the studies| Diagrams, patterns, and photographs throughout | animal kingdom’s most complicated figures. Paperback | English ISBN: 978-1-927095-15-7 | $24.95 | 10” x 8” | 120 pages | Full-colour photographic book| Paperback with French flaps | English

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Written by Sean A. Tinsley and Rachel A. Qitsualik | Illustrated by Andrew Trabbold Written by Mark L. Mallory | Full-colour photographs throughout Ajjiit Common Birds of Nunavut Dark Dreams of the Ancient Arctic English and French editions available

ward-winning science fiction writer Sean xplore the fascinating world of AA. Tinsley and respected Inuit author ENunavut’s diverse bird populations Rachel A. Qitsualik lend gothic interpretation in this richly visual, informative book. to Inuit shamanism in this original collection of Through beautiful photographs and a dark fantasy for modern audiences. broad range of information, readers Drawing on familiar tropes of the fantasy will learn about the appearances, and science fiction genres, Ajjiit gives fans traditional uses, and behaviours of of mainstream fantasy fiction and the short Arctic birds. With detailed information stories of writers such as Tanith Lee and on more than 50 species, this book Charles de Lint a whole new mythological provides an in-depth look at Arctic world to discover. birds. Far from a barren land of ice and snow, this book will introduce readers to the vibrant natural life ISBN: 978-1-926569-30-7 | $14.95 | 6” x 9” | 200 pages | Black-and- of Nunavut through its distinct white illustrations throughout | Fiction | Trade paperback | English | ornithology. Inuktitut ISBN: 978-1-926569-29-1 Written by Ingrid Anand-Wheeler | Full-colour photographs English ISBN: 978-1-927095-66-9 |French ISBN: 978-1-927095-83-6 | throughout $19.95 | 6” x 9” | 174 pages | Full-colour photographs throughout Terrestrial Mammals of Nunavut |Nature|Paperback | English Written by Carolyn Mallory xplore the fascinating world of Nunavut’s Ediverse terrestrial mammal populations in this Common Insects of Nunavut richly visual, informative book. Through beautiful photographs and a broad range of information, xplore the fascinating world of Nunavut’s readers will learn about the appearances, Einsects in this richly visual, informative book. ranges, and behaviours of eastern Arctic non- Through beautiful photographs and a broad marine mammals. With detailed information on range of information—including traditional more than thirty species, this book provides an knowledge compiled through interviews in-depth look at Arctic terrestrial mammals. with Inuit elders—readers will learn about the Far from a barren land of ice and snow, this appearances, adaptations, life cycles, and book will introduce readers to the vibrant behaviours of the diverse array of arthropods natural life of Nunavut through its distinct that live in the North. mammalogy.

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Written by Carolyn Mallory and Susan Aiken Edited by Neil Christopher Common Plants of Nunavut Unikkaaqtuat An Introduction to Inuit Myths and Legends xplore the fascinating world of Nunavut’s varied plant life in this richly visual, informative E his exhaustive story collection book. Through beautiful photographs and makes the rich tradition of Inuit a broad range of information—including T This exhaustive story collection makes the storytelling accessible to the rest of rich tradition of Inuit traditional knowledge about plant use compiled storytelling accessible to the rest of Canada for the first time. Canada for the first time. through interviews with Inuit elders—readers will From creation myths to animal fables, Unikkaaqtuat gives non-Inuit readers a From creation myths to animal learn about the appearances, adaptations, thorough introduction to the world of Inuit traditional stories. This definitive collection fables, Unikkaaqtuat gives non-Inuit life cycles, and habitats of the diverse array of of legends and myths is thoughtfully introduced and carefully annotated. It readers a thorough introduction to plants that live in the North. Far beyond a barren provides the historical and cultural context needed to understand land of ice and snow, this book will introduce this rich oral tradition. the world of Inuit traditional stories.

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Written by Jurate Gertzbein Written by Ruben Komangapik | Photographed by Estelle Marcoux Common Rocks and Minerals of Nunavut Komangapik Isuma xplore the fascinating world of Nunavut’s The Art and Imagination of Ruben Komangapik Ediverse rocks and minerals in this richly visual, informative book. Through uben Anton Komangapik is one of the beautiful photographs and a broad RArctic’s most gifted sculptors. His work range of information—with absorbing “Did has been exhibited across Canada, with You Know?” facts to accompany every ISUMA The Art and Imagination of Ruben Anton Komangapik pieces on permanent loan to the Museum account—readers will learn about the of Nature and Culture in Montreal. appearances, traditional and modern In Isuma, Ruben’s vibrant, provoca- uses, and environments of eastern Arctic tive sculpture and his artistic process are rocks and minerals. Covered in this book is brought to life by photographer Estelle Mar- everything from diamond to granite, from coux Komangapik’s arresting images. the most precious to the most common Part autobiography, part art object, this stone. Far from a barren land of ice and book will introduce Canadians to one of snow, this book will introduce readers to the the Arctic’s most talented young artists. vibrant natural life of Nunavut through its distinct geology. ISBN: 978-1-927095-10-2| $19.95 | 6.5” x 9” | 242 pages | Full-colour ISBN: 978-1-926569-18-5 | $29.95 | 8” x 10” | 160 pages | Full-colour illustrations and photographs throughout | Non-fiction, geology | photography throughout | Inuit art | Trade paperback | English Paperback | English

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Edited by Leo Tulugarjuk Edited by Leo Tulugarjuk and Jaypeetee Arnakak Ilagiinniq Unikkaaqtuat Qikiqtaniinngaaqtut Interviews on Inuit Family Values from the Qikiqtani Region Traditional Stories from the Qikiqtani Region Volume I: Arctic Bay and Igloolik hrough interviews with current elders Tfrom three regions of Nunavut, Ilagiinniq: Interviews on Inuit Family Values provides his rich volume contains thirty-three versions Tof traditional stories, transcribed and edited a wealth of information on traditional from oral recordings of ten Inuit elders from family life. Covering relationships between two High Arctic communities, Arctic Bay and siblings, elders and grandchildren, uncles Igloolik. Published in partnership with the and aunts, husbands and wives, and Niutaq Cultural Institute and the Qikiqtani Inuit in-laws, this book is an indispensable Association. resource of information on how Inuit families traditionally lived, and how traditional ways can be implemented in ISBN: 978-0-9782186-5-2 |$19.95 | 6” x 9” the modern world. | 124 pages | Inuit traditional knowledge, ISBN: 978-1-926569-19-2 | $19.95 | 6” x 9” | mythology | Trade paperback | Inuktitut/ 356 pages | Cultural studies, history | Trade English (tumble) paperback | Inuktitut/English (tumble)

Written by Noel McDermott and Maaki Kakkik Written by Katia Bailetti, ND Akinirmut Unipkaaqtuat Childhood Vaccinations Stories of Revenge Answers to Your Questions his publication presents three famous SECOND EDITION ew issues can cause such widespread confu- Tstories of revenge from the Eastern Arctic— Fsion—and even panic—as vaccination. Child- Kaujjarjuk, Kiviuq, and Takannaaluk. Readers CHILDHOOD hood Vaccinations provides parents with clear will be fascinated by these contemporary VACCINATIONS answers to their questions regarding childhood renditions of compelling traditional tales. This ANSWERS TO vaccines. gripping initiation into the world of Inuit myth YOUR QUESTIONS Bailetti puts fears to rest with up-to-date and is adapted by retired Nunavut Arctic College reliable information about safety, side effects, literature professor Noel McDermott, who first and efficacy. This guide is an indispensable tool moved to the High Arctic in the 1960s. that will enable parents to make informed, em- powered decisions about their children’s health.

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Written by Aalasi Joamie, Anna Ziegler, and Rebecca Hainnu Gathered, Written, Translated, and Illustrated by Mark Kalluak Walking with Aalasi Unipkaaqtuat Arvianit An Introduction to Edible and Medicinal Arctic Plants Volumes One & Two How can we know who we are if “we don’t know about where we espected community live?” Aalasi Joamie asks. Rmember Mark Kalluak In this introductory guide to collected stories from around traditional plant use, Aalasi shares Arviat since the 1970s, including ancestral Inuit knowledge of edible stories he grew up hearing his and medicinal plants indigenous to mother tell. In these delightful Nunavut. Discover the invaluable collections for audiences of secrets only our elders know about all ages, Kalluak shares his the nature that surrounds us. Fully illustrated with line drawings and colour favourite versions of these photographs. traditional Inuit tales. Carefully translated and lovingly ISBN: 978-0-9782186-7-6 | $24.95 | 7.5” x 7.5” | 128 pages | Inuit illustrated by the author himself. traditional knowledge, botany | Trade paperback | Bilingual Inuktitut and English

Written by Neil Christopher and Louise Flaherty | Illustrated by Mike Austin Kappianaqtut Strange Creatures and Fantastic Beings from Inuit Myths and Legends, Volume One, Second Edition Volume One: ISBN: 978-1-926569-01-7 | $29.95 | 9” x 7” | 128 pages | Each volume in the Kappianaqtut series Full-colour illustrations throughout | Mythology, cultural studies | Trade paperback | Bilingual English and Inuktitut KAPPIANAQTUT provides readers with an in-depth academic examination of two mythological creatures Volume Two: ISBN: 978-1-926569-17-8 | $29.95 | 9” x 7” | 144 pages | “KAPPIANAQTUT is…remarkable for its blend of academic tidiness with an from Inuit mythology. The series examines Inuit understanding of the Inuit worldview.” Full-colour illustrations throughout | Mythology, cultural studies | Trade myths from an ethnographic perspective and - Rachel A. Qitsualik and Sean A. Tinsley - paperback | Bilingual English and Inuktitut fosters discussion on the variations and multiple KAPPIANAQTUT representationsStrange Creature and Fantastic Beings fromof Inuit theMyths and Legends myths and creatures in This volume, which explores the giants of the North and the mother of the sea mammals, has been fully revised and updated. question. VOLUME 1 This volume, which explores the giants of the North and the mother of the sea mammals, has been fully revised and updated.

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About Inhabit Community: Inhabit Media is proud to present Inhabit Community, Kaakuluk an imprint that celebrates the co-operation of Nunavut’s Discovery Magazine for Kids community members in the publishing process. Titles published under the Inhabit Community imprint are aakuluk is an exciting, fact-filled projects that have been conceived and produced Kmagazine about Nunavut for all curious under the direction of community members and kids! Each issue includes activities, traditional community groups. stories, and articles about life in the Arctic. Printed in full colour with photographs and Written by Vera Evic | Illustrated by Elisapee Ishulutaq, Andrew Qappik, Jolly illustrations throughout, Kaakuluk will be sure Atagoyuk, Peona Keyuakjuk, and Jessica Akapalialuk to capture the attention of young readers. Trip to the Moon ISBN: 978-1-927095-40-9 | $9.95 | 10” x 8” | 24 pages | Full-colour illustrations Kaakuluk Issue 1: Bowhead throughout | Children’s picture book | Whales issue #5 Paperback| English & Inuktitut | Ages Kaakuluk Issue 2: Beluga 4–8 Whales Kaakuluk Issue 3: Caribou Written by Jennifer Noah | Illustrated by Qin Leng Kaakuluk Issue 4: Muskox Kaakuluk Issue 5: Polar Bears Nala’s Magical Mitsiaq A Story of Inuit Adoption ISBN 978-1-926569-12-3 $7.95 ISBN: 978-1-927095-26-3 | $10.95 | 9” x 60795 7” | 32 pages | Full-colour illustrations PIVUT 9 781926 569123 throughout | Children’s picture book | The Magazine for Nunavut Youth Paperback| English | Ages 4–8 | Inuktitut ISBN: 978-1-927095-47-8 ivut, which means “it’s ours” in Inuktitut, Pis a dynamic, multi-topic magazine for teenagers that aims to share and Edited by David Natcher, Mary Ellen Thomas, and Neil celebrate Inuit cultural knowledge in an Christopher Issue 4 | 2010 engaging, contemporary format, with Issue 4 Unikkaaqatigiit vibrant illustrations and photographs. Arctic Weather and Climate Through the Eyes of Nunavut’s Children The Seal Issue Interviews and discussion on Pivut Issue 1: Fantastic Beings seal related issues Unikkaaqatigiit • ISBN: 978-1-927095-49-2 | September from Arctic Stories

ᐅᓂᒃᑳᖃᑎᒌᑦ 2013 | $12.95 | 9” x 7” | 76 pages A Day at the Polyana: Pivut Issue 2: Arctic Plants Hunting Seal with Johnny Nowdlak Aaju Peters | Colour photographs throughout Her tattoos are more than skin deep Pivut Issue 3: Climate Change |Paperback with French flaps | Pivut Issue 4: Seals EDITED BY DAVID NATCHER Bilingual English and Inuktitut | All ages MARY ELLEN THOMAS ᐅᑭᐅᖅᑕᖅᑐᒥ ᓯᓚᐅᑉ NEIL CHRISTOPHER ᖃᓄᐃᓐᓂᖓᓂᒃ ᐅᓂᒃᑳᕆᔭᐅᔪᑦ ᐋᕿᒃᓱᕆᐊᓕᖕᓂᒃ ᑲᒪᔩᑦ Published in partnership with the Qikiqtani Inuit Association and ᑏᕕᑦ ᓈᑦᓱᕐ ᓄᓇᕗᒻᒥ ᓱᕈᓯᖏᓐᓄᑦ ᒥᐊᕆ ᐃᓕᓐ ᑖᒪᓚᔅ ᓃᓪ ᑯᕆᒡᑕᕗᕐ Inhabit Media Inc.

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