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Making a whole person : traditional Inuit education
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Making a whole person : traditional Inuit education
Education Library, University of British Columbia

2020
Book > Children's Book
Creators
Ittusardjuat, Monica; Kang, Yong Ling
Description
"'Before schools were introduced to the Inuit, we were taught by our relatives.' In this picture book, Monica Ittusardjuat shares how she learned knowledge and skills in a time before being taken to residential school. She describes how children learned through playing games, imitating grown-ups, and observing adults around them"--Provided by publisher.
Language
English

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Holding Library
Education Library, University of British Columbia
ISBN
9781774502051; 1774502054
Statement of Responsibility
written by Monica Ittusardjuat ; illustrated by Yong Ling Kang.
Publication Information
Iqaluit, Nunavut ; Toronto, Ontario : Inhabit Education Books Inc.
Physical Description
26 pages : color illustrations ; 22 x 24 cm
Notes
Target audience note: Grades 2-4.
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