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Inuit Uqausillaringit
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Language Name
Inuktitut.
Alternate Language Names
Inuttitut, Inuktut.
Region
Northwest Territories, Nunatsiavut (Newfoundland and Labrador), Nunavik (Quebec), Nunavut, Canada; Alaska, United States.
Who
Taamusi Qumaq (Inuit Elder).
Others Involved
Inuksiutikkunullu Avatakkunullu Nuitartitait, Kupaimmi (Publisher); Avataq Cultural Institute; Inuksiutiit katimajiit.
Publishing Information
Published 1991 by Inuksiutikkunullu Avatakkunullu Nuitartitait, Kupaimmi. This dictionary was reprinted in 1999.
How People are Cited
We are unable to access the dictionary to determine how people, such as speakers and contributors, are cited.
How Information is Cited
We are unable to access this dictionary to determine how, or where source materials are cited.
Where is Information Coming from
The information in this dictionary comes from its author, Taamusi Qumaq, a historian, linguist and politician born in Niqsiturlik.
Tools and Framework used
This dictionary is available as a physical book.
Access
The physical copy of this dictionary is accessible through libraries. It can also be purchased through the Nunavik Publications website for ($50.00 CAD).
Included Languages and Directionality
This is a Inuktituk dictionary, but we are unable to access it to determine the included languages and directionality.
Dialects Included
This is a dictionary of the Inuktituk dialect.
Type of Dictionary
We are unable to access this dictionary to determine what type of dictionary it is, or if it is monolingual or bilingual.
How are Entries Organised
We are unable to access this dictionary to determine how entries are organised.
Other Features
| Feature | Included | More Information |
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| Guide to use and understand | Unknown | |
| Audio | ❌ | |
| Images | Unknown | |
| Example phrases | Unknown | |
| Speakers marked | Unknown | |
| Dialects marked | Unknown |
Other Notes
"Inuit Uqausillaringit still remains the only Inuktitut dictionary in existence" (according to the Nunavik Publications' page for this dictionary)
"Taamusi Qumaq was born on the Niqsiturlik Island, on the Hudson Bay’s coast, and is considered one of the leading thinkers among the Nunavik Inuit." (from the Nunavik Publications' page for this dictionary)
External Links
Nunavik Publications' page for Inuit Uqausillaringit: http://publicationsnunavik.com/book/inuit-uqausillaringit-2/
Inuit Literatures' article on Taamusi Qumaq: https://inuit.uqam.ca/en/person/qumaq-taamusi/
Reference on WorldCat: https://www.worldcat.org/title/1148409204
A physical book of this dictionary can be purchased through the Nunavik Publications website: http://publicationsnunavik.com/book/inuit-uqausillaringit-2/