Maani Ulujuk Ilinniarvik

About Maani Ulujuk Ilinniarvik

Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit Principles
From its start in 1999, Nunavut has been guided by Inuit societal values. They continue to be guided by these principles as they address challenges and step forward together towards a brighter future:
• Inuuqatigiitsiarniq: Respecting others, relationships and caring for people.
• Tunnganarniq: Fostering good spirits by being open, welcoming and inclusive.
• Pijitsirniq: Serving and providing for family and/or community.
• Aajiiqatigiinniq: Decision making through discussion and consensus.
• Pilimmaksarniq/Pijariuqsarniq: Development of skills through observation, mentoring, practice, and effort.
• Piliriqatigiinniq/Ikajuqtigiinniq: Working together for a common cause.
• Qanuqtuurniq: Being innovative and resourceful.
•Avatittinnik Kamatsiarniq: Respect and care for the land, animals and the environment.

Some Vocabulary in Inuktitut:

English Inuktitut Phonetics
Good Morning * Ublaattiaq * Oo-blah-ti-awk
Good Day * Ubluttiaq * O0-blue-ti-awk
Thank you * Qujannamiik * Key-ann-a-me
You are welcome * Ilaali * Ee-lah-li
Kayak * Qajaq * Kai-yak
Polar Bear * Nanuq * Naa-nook
Seal * Nattiq * Naa-tuck
Caribou * Tuktu * Took-two
Narwhal * Tuugaalik * Two-gaa-lick