With the discovery of oil and gas on Inuviauit lands decades ago the development of these resources is closer to becoming a reality. ICS producers travelled with NWT's Deputy Commissioner Gerry Kissoun visiting coastal areas that may be affected by increased traffic asking residents how they feel about the coming changes that development will bring
Inuvialuktun, with its three dialects - Ummarmiut, Kangiryurmiut, and Siglit - is in peril with a majority of native speakers passing away and English being the main language for education and communication in the ISR. According to studies by ICRC, only 10% of an estimated 4,000 Inuvialuit speak any form of traditional language, and only about 4% use it at home.… Leer más
