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"A lot of people are shy, or they feel embarrassed or ashamed" of their language skills, says Shelby Angalik. She's trying to help people overcome those feelings by offering reading sessions in English and Inuktitut to school children.
And gains Greystone Kids Inside in: X-Rays of Nature’s Hidden World by Jan Paul Schutten, illus. by Arie Van ‘t Riet, trans. by Laura Watkinson (Oct. 12, $19.95, ISBN 978-1-77164-679-6), provides a look at creatures and their natural habitats using x-ray techniques and photographs. Ages 2–7. How Beautiful by Antonella Capetti, illus. by Melissa Castrillon (Nov. 2, $17.95, ISBN 978-1-77164-853-0). A curious caterpillar searches for the true meaning of the word beautiful. Ages 4–8. Little Narwhal, Not Alone by Tiffany Stone, illus. by Ashlyn Anstee (Oct. 12, $17.95, ISBN 978-1-77164-...
Whether it’s through a decadent home-cooked meal, an Inuktitut word of the day or through dancing outside in the snow, these Northern influencers are offering a glimpse into the places they call home. Using their unique backdrop, Northerners are connecting through social media and drawing the attention of thousands from across the globe. And while many have gained a massive following practically overnight, most will tell you that their content is just as much for themselves as it is for others. With their own form of self-expression, each of these influencers has allowed others to virtually...
The initiative will match students with a suitable mentor in a student’s field of studies. Influence Mentoring Society Chair Colby Delorme says the aim is to fill the education and employment gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians. “Eliminating these gaps and ultimately increasing Indigenous representation in the private sector, including in management and executive positions, should be a shared journey,” Delorme said in a news release. “This speaks not only to having the resources available to support Indigenous youth, but also is a signal of true reconciliation bet...