Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit

Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (/inuit qaujimajatuqaŋit/, Inuktitut syllabics: ᐃᓄᐃᑦ ᖃᐅᔨᒪᔭᑐᖃᖏᑦ; sometimes Inuit Qaujimanituqangit - ᐃᓄᐃᑦ ᖃᐅᔨᒪᓂᑐᖃᖏᑦ)Approximate pronunciation EE-noo-eet khah-OO-yi-mah-nee-too-khah-ngeet is an Inuktitut phrase that is usually translated as "Inuit traditional knowledge". It is abbreviated as "IQ".Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (IQ)  It comes from the verb root "qaujima-" meaning "to know".

 Traditional knowledge 
Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit is the cultural and social value of the Inuit people. According to the Government of Nunavut 2013 document Incorporating Inuit Societal Values,Incorporating Inuit Societal Values Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit has the following components:

 Inuuqatigiitsiarniq (respecting others, relationships and caring for people)
 Tunnganarniq (fostering good spirit by being open, welcoming and inclusive)
 Pijitsirniq (serving and providing for family or community, or both)
 Aajiiqatigiinniq (decision making through discussion and consensus)
 Pilimmaksarniq or Pijariuqsarniq (development of skills through practice, effort and action)
 Piliriqatigiinniq or Ikajuqtigiinniq (working together for a common cause)
 Qanuqtuurniq (being innovative and resourceful)
 Avatittinnik Kamatsiarniq (respect and care for the land, animals and the environment)

The Inuit Language Protection Act of 2008 accepted the rights for people to be taught Inuktitut.

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