The Inuit: the aboriginal people of the North American arctic, sometimes referred to as Eskimo. Over a thousand years ago, they spread into Arctic Canada looking for a better life. A syllabic writing system was introduced in the 1800s by Anglican missionaries.Before this the Inuits had no writing system. But the only Bible was printed in the Latin alphabet—not the syllable characters used by the Inuit. Bible translation is time consuming! Especially in a language and culture vastly different fro

Happy Inuit day to ALL Inuit no matter where you live.🎉♥️🫶🏽 November 7th is Inuit day and it’s a day to celebrate Inuit culture, language, and identity across Canada, Alaska, Greenland, and Chukotka. It's a reminder that Inuit are one people connected across the Arctic, with shared ancestors and traditions. I am proud to be Inuit!♥️🧡💜 #inuitday #november7 #celebration #ProudToBeInuk #identity | Vanessa Lee Brousseau