Inuit Tapiriit 碍补苍补迟补尘颈SA国际影视传媒檚 board of directors has adopted Inuktut Qaliujaaqpait as the organizationSA国际影视传媒檚 writing system.
The decision was made at a board meeting in Rankin Inlet last week.
photo courtesy Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami
Although controversial, basing written Inuktut on the Roman alphabet makes it easier to type, text and use various forms of information technology such as standard keyboard layouts; younger Inuit are generally more familiar with the Roman alphabet than syllabics and the Roman alphabet allows options for certain sounds in Inuit dialects that donSA国际影视传媒檛 have standardized syllabic symbols, according to ITK.
SA国际影视传媒淚t is important to note that Inuktut Qaliujaaqpait does not replace syllabics SA国际影视传媒� regions can and will continue use of syllabics and other distinct writing systems. There is no expectation that people who already use older writing systems will have to change the way they write. Older writing systems will continue to be taught to younger generations,SA国际影视传媒� an ITK news release issued Thursday states, describing Inuktut Qaliujaaqpait as being SA国际影视传媒渄eveloped by Inuit, for Inuit.SA国际影视传媒�
Nine different Inuktut writing systems have been in use across Inuit Nunangat for centuries. A call for a standardized Inuktut writing system has been growing over the past decade.
SA国际影视传媒淚t has long been understood that an Inuit-centered education system must be bilingual and restore the central role of the Inuit language,SA国际影视传媒� ITKSA国际影视传媒檚 news release reads. SA国际影视传媒淭he public education system has not significantly incorporated Inuktut into its structure and Inuktut language resources are still limited. Adequate resources are key components for developing curriculum standards and supporting systems in providing Inuit-centered learning environments and positive outcomes for students and bilingual teachers.SA国际影视传媒�
