February marks the annual event celebrating the diversity, history and importance of Inuktut in Nunavut, Uqauusirmut Quviasuutiqqarniq.

SA国际影视传媒淚tSA国际影视传媒檚 a pleasure to celebrate Inuktut during Uqauusirmut Quviasuutiqqarniq with communities across our territory. This month is a wonderful opportunity to showcase our pride in our language,SA国际影视传媒� said Joanna Quassa, NunavutSA国际影视传媒檚 minister of culture and heritage.

The theme for this yearSA国际影视传媒檚 celebration is SA国际影视传媒楺aggiqSA国际影视传媒� a large iglu where Inuit gathered together to celebrate brighter days. People and communities would gather together to share food, play traditional games, sing traditional songs and drum dance.

SA国际影视传媒淲e should all do our part to not only preserve but also strengthen Inuktut. I encourage all Nunavummiut to use Inuktut at home and at work, and most importantly to share the love of our language with our children,SA国际影视传媒� added Quassa.

Highlights for this year will include videos of Elders sharing stories about the role of a Qaggiq in their communities, social media posts featuring language advocates and educators in the territory and a traditional word contest that draws a connection to Inuit culture.

The Government of Nunavut also highlighted its partnership with Microsoft, bringing Inuktitut to the Microsoft translator. This year it now offers Roman Othography and Inuinnaqtun translation.

SA国际影视传媒淚t is an honour to continue supporting the Government of Nunavut in this important work,SA国际影视传媒� said Kevin Peesker, president of Microsoft Canada.

SA国际影视传媒淭he updates to the Inuktitut language model SA国际影视传媒� in direct response from the community SA国际影视传媒� and the addition of Inuinnaqtun to Microsoft translator will ensure Inuktut continues to thrive for generations to come,SA国际影视传媒� he adds.