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Sivummut Head Start 6 Program Goals Goal #4 Culture & Language
Sivummut Head Start 6 Program Goals Goal #4 Culture & Language
| Goal #4 - Culture & Language |
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Goal: To promote the retention of the Inuit culture and language. Activities: * Community sharing: Elders, storytelling, sharing traditional knowledge, sewing, etc * Program for children based on Inuit culture * Children’s performances in community i.e. National Aboriginal Day * Inuktitut language used daily * Traditional play items: bone games, string games, ulus, drums, amautis, atigis, kamiks, Inuit dolls * Development and use of culturally appropriate activities and materials. * Cultural events such as the annual “Inuit Day” in February * Circles in Inuktitut i.e. songs, games, books * Use of syllabics in the classroom i.e. labeling pictures and objects A key part of the Sivummut Head Start Program is the cultural and language component. Activities, materials, special events, food, and family workshops reflect the Inuit culture. Inuktitut is an official language of the program and used throughout the day. It is the policy of the Ottawa Inuit Children’s Centre to employ Inuit staff whenever possible. |
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