Reviving Inuit Cultural and Traditional Values

Year:
2024/2025
Region:
Nunavik
Type:
Finalist
Theme:
Economy, Food security, Revitalization of Language & Culture
Category:
AIP

Reviving Inuit Cultural and Traditional Values is a transformative initiative led by the Qimutjuit Men’s Association in Kuujjuaraapik, Nunavik. This project addresses food insecurity and strengthens economic resilience by revitalizing traditional Inuit practices. By reconnecting community members with ancestral knowledge, it fosters meaningful engagement, self-sufficiency, and cultural pride. Immersive knowledge-sharing camps will bring together respected Elders and Inuit youth to pass down sustainable harvesting techniques, safe food preparation practices, and traditional methods of smoking fish and meat. These intergenerational activities preserve Inuit heritage while enhancing the community’s ability to provide for itself through land-based knowledge and skills. This community-driven initiative lays a strong foundation for long-term food security and cultural continuity in Nunavik. 

Nominator: Pita Aatami
President, Makivvik Corporation
Team:
Parsa Kitishimik (Team Leader), Jimmy Paul Angatookalook, Tyler Joe Angatookalook, Silas Cookie Comtois, Jobie Fleming, Raymond Mickpegak, Charlie Mulucto, Maimouna Sako, Ittuk Tookalook, Bernice Tooktoo, George Tooktoo