nanisiniq arviat history project
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Nanisiniq: Arviat History
Project
Presenters: Jordan Konek, Amy Owingayak, Curtis Konek, Martha Okotak and April Dutheil
Supervisors: Dr. Frank Tester, Dr. Paule McNicoll & Mr. Peter IrniqSchool of Social Work University of British Columbia
Library and Archives CanadaOttawa, Canada
May 12, 2011
Sivulinuut Elders Society
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Nanisiniq: Arviat History Project
Inuit Elders & Youth from Arviat, Nunavut
Arctic history from an Inuit perspective
Two year multi-media history project
University of British Columbia & the Sivulinuut Elders Society
Funded by Social Science Humanities Research Council of Canada
A journey of “Discovery”
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Inuit History
Most dramatic assimilation period in history
Generational trauma & cultural stress
Widening generational gap due to globalization
Inuit youth less aware of culture
Tester & McNicoll (2004)
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Purpose1) Open a dialogue between Inuit & Qablunaat (people from the south) on essentialist and tightly scripted colonial histories of Nunavut
2) Bridge the gap between Elders & youth
3) Creation of relevant educational resources
4) Foster Inuit youth social identity & self-esteem
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Methods
Participatory Action: Train four Inuit youth as student researchers in the history of the Arctic Kivalliq region
Case Study Approach: Period of assimilation in 1950-60s which Inuit were relocated from the land to settlement life in Eskimo Point (Arviat)
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Purpose #1Open a dialogue between Inuit & Qablunaat on essentialist and tightly scripted colonial histories of Nunavut
Methods:Re-examine colonial relations by using archival
materialQualitative interviews with Inuit & Qablunaat
EldersSocial media: facebook, twitter, youtube,
blogging: Nanisiniq.tumblr.com
Outcomes: Data still has to be analyzed
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Purpose #2Bridge the gap between Inuit Elders & youth
Methods:Qualitative
interviews between Elders & youth
Mentorship opportunities
Outcomes: Data still has to be analyzed
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Purpose #3Creation of relevant educational resources
Methods:Culturally-relevant educational resources for
the Nunavut Department of EducationFull-length documentary film
Outcomes: Current curriculum development with Nunavut
Department of Education
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Purpose #4
Methods:Skills based training for Inuit
youth researchersWorkshops on history,
filming & interview skillsQualitative interviews with
youth throughout projectCross-cultural educational
opportunities
Foster Inuit youth social identity & self-esteem
Outcomes: Personal development opportunities for youth
researchers
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A Socio-Historical Approach:Other Potential ImpactsChallenges biomedical approach to Inuit social
health and well-beingIncorporates Inuit Qauyimayatuqangit (Inuit
traditional knowledge)
Inuit community partnershipsElders role in conceptualizing and shaping
project
Youth empowerment as an investment in community buildingAddresses a multiplicity of issues
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Future DirectionsDocumentary film series on Inuit history
A model for youth empowerment across Nunavut
Creation of an archival centre in Nunavut
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References Tester, F. J., & McNicoll, P. (2004). Isumagijaksaq: Mindful
of the state: Social constructions of inuit suicide. Social Science & Medicine, 58(12):2625-2636.
14Mutna! Thank you!
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