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Inuinnaqtun English Dictionary
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Language Name
Inuinnaqtun.
Alternate Language Names
We are not aware of any alternative language names.
Region
Nunavut, Northwest Territories, Canada.
Who
Gwen Angulalik (Editor).
Others Involved
Ronald Lowe; Mabel Ekvana Angulalik, Frank Analok (Elders); Gwen (Angulalik) Ohokak, Margo Kadlun and Betty Harnum (revised the dictionary); Mabel Ekvana Angulalik and Frank Analok (Elders); Inuit Cultural Institute; The Kitikmeot Heritage Society; Nunavut Arctic College; Department of Culture, Languages, Elders & Youth, Government of Nunavut.
Publishing Information
In 2012 the Kitikmeot Heritage Society published this dictionary on behalf of Nunavut Arctic College, with funding from the Department of Culture, Languages, Elders & Youth, Government of Nunavut. Originally published in 1996 and has been revised and updated by the original editor.
How People are Cited
People are cited on the second page of the dictionary.
How Information is Cited
Information is cited on the second page of the dictionary.
Where is Information Coming from
Gwen (Angulalik) Ohokak, Margo Kadlun and Betty Harnum revised the dictionary with the help of Elders Mabel Ekvana Angulalik and Frank Analok.
A previous version of this dictionary was originally published in 1996, that original dictionary was adapted from Kangiryuarmiut Uqauhingita Numiktittitdjutingit, a dictionary produced for a similar dialect by Ronald Lowe in 1983.
Tools and Framework used
This dictionary is available as a physical book and a digital book (PDF scan).
Access
This dictionary is accessible as a physical book through libraries, and as an open access digital book on the The Nunavut Bilingual Education Society (NBES) website. It can be purchased through the publisher Inhabit Media ($24.95 CAD).
Included Languages and Directionality
English to Inuinnaqtun, Inuinnaqtun to English.
Dialects Included
This is a dictionary of the Innuinaqtun dialect.
Type of Dictionary
This is a bilingual dictionary in the form of a word list.
How are Entries Organised
Both the Inuinnaqtun to English and English to Inuinnaqtun entries are organized alphabetically.
Other Features
| Feature | Included | More Information |
|---|---|---|
| Guide to use and understand | ❌ | |
| Audio | ❌ | |
| Images | ✅ | Some illustrations are included |
| Example phrases | ❌ | |
| Speakers marked | ❌ | |
| Dialects marked | ❌ |
Other Notes
The Inuit Cultural Institute standard of spelling was used in this dictionary.
External Links
Reference on WorldCat: https://www.worldcat.org/title/866102678
Open access link to the digital book on The Nunavut Bilingual Education Society (NBES) website: https://nbes.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/inuinnaqtun_english_dictionary.pdf
To purchase a physical book through Inhabit Media: https://inhabitbooks.com/products/in9781927095249?_pos=1&_sid=ad88037fd&_ss=r