Proud to Be Inuvialuit/Quviahuktunga Inuvialuugama

Gr 4—7—Willett joins Pokiak and his family in Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories as they harvest whales for themselves and their community. Their traditional way of life is shown by the way they work and how they pass on their skills from generation to generation. Pokiak demonstrates his pride when he tours visitors around the land through his outfitter company, and with his involvement in the Hunters and Trappers Committee, which is an organization that works closely with the federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans to ensure that whalers follow harvesting laws. Although there is quite a bit of focus on the history of the Inuvialuit and the area, the book includes engaging, well-captioned photographs of the community enjoying modern-day conveniences. Traditional stories appear as sidebars, and Inuvialuit vocabulary appears in a glossary. Children who are studying or are interested in the culture will find detailed and comprehensive information in this book.—Tanya Boudreau, Cold Lake Public Library, AB, Canada