To place an order for the new book, Thunder on the Tundra, please
contact:
Natasha Thorpe
231 Irving Road
Victoria, BC V8S 4A1 Canada
Phone: 250/995-9388
Email: tnp1 [at] hotmail.com
http://www3.telus.net/tuktu
or visit the Chapters web site at:
http://www.chapters.indigo.ca
Thunder on the Tundra
Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit of the Bathurst Caribou
Natasha Thorpe, Naikak Hakongak, Sandra Eyegetok and the Kitikmeot Elders
Publication date: 3 January 2002
Second print with revisions: 15 March 2002
ISBN: 0-9689636-0-9
$39.25 plus $2.75 GST
S&H: $8 Canada; $15 USA; $22 other
Inuit elders share their insights of caribou and explore the link
between Qitirmiut and caribou.
Caribou have always been central to Inuit identity, subsistence, culture
and tradition. From 1996 through 2001, the Tuktu and Nogak Project
brought together elders, hunters, youth and researchers to record
stories about the Bathurst caribou and their calving grounds. Thunder on
the Tundra is one result of this project. Based on more than
thirty-seven interviews, this chronicle provides a fascinating view into
the world of caribou as understood by Inuit from the Kitikmeot region of
Nunavut. In the words and illustrations of the people themselves, it
presents Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (IQ), traditional knowledge, for the
benefit of present and future generations.
This 200-page collection includes over 100 drawings, photos and maps and
was illustrated by local elders and youth. Well-known northerners and
arctic photographers, Paul Nicklen and David Pelly, contributed their
photos, while northerner Lynn O'Rourke provided her graphic design
talent. This work is the result of a community effort that was made
possible through the dedication and hard work of many people and the
support of several generous agencies.
KITIKMEOT ELDERS are the many elders and hunters from Kingauk,
Umingmaktuuk, Hanigakhik, Ikaluktuuttiak and Kugluktuk whose voices you
hear and faces you see throughout Thunder on the Tundra. They have
contributed their stories today for a better understanding tomorrow.
NAIKAK HAKONGAK is an avid hunter who spends as much time as possible
out on the land while not working as a wildlife officer. Born in
Ikaluktuuttiak and raised in Umingmaktuuk, Naikak currently resides in
Ikaluktuuttiak.
SANDRA EYEGETOK has always had a special interest in Inuit culture and
Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit projects. Still active with elders in her
community, Sandra lives in Ikaluktuuttiak.
NATASHA THORPE has been fortunate to share tea, time, and tales with
Inuit throughout the Kitikmeot. Natasha now lives in Victoria, where she
continues to be committed to Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit projects.
Books are available through Chapters at the web site:
http://www.chapters.indigo.ca
and other fine Canadian bookstores near you!
Tuktu and Nogak Project
To order please contact:
Natasha Thorpe
231 Irving Road
Victoria, BC V8S 4A1 Canada
Phone: 250/995-9388
Email: tnp1 [at] hotmail.com
http://www3.telus.net/tuktu