It is important for children to engage in activities that help them see themselves and their communities. Below you will find free resources appropriate for many Inuit and northern families. Included are downloadable books, apps, songs and colouring pages. These can be used to encourage meaningful parent-child interactions and promote language use.

Know of other great resources to add? Email us at info@childrensliteracy.ca

Early Literacy Conversation Guide for Healthcare Practitioners in Nunavut

Download Guide in English Download Guide in French Download Guide in Inuktitut

Early Literacy and Screen Time Handout for Families in Nunavut

Download Handout in English Download Handout in French Download Handout in Inuktitut

Early Literacy and Screen Time Poster for Health Centres in Nunavut

Hang these handy posters up around your health centres so families can see them!

Download Poster in English Download Poster in French Download Poster in Inuktitut

Talk, Sing, Read, and Share Stories decals

Talk, Sing, Read, Share Stories Decals for Health Centres in Nunavut

These wonderful multilingual decals were illustrated by Inuit artist Becky Kilabuk. Hang them up around your health centre to remind families to talk, sing, read, and share stories together!

Download the Talk and Share Stories Decal Download the Sing Decal Download the Read Decal

Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA): Free Downloadable Inuktut Books for Inuit Families

See What Books are Available Online

Uqalimaarluk App: Children’s Books in Inuktitut

Download App for Your iPad or iPhone
Download for Your Google Device

Songs by the Jerry Cans

Both of these popular songs have been made into children’s books, and are part of the Early Words book selection. Share these links with families who have received them!

Mamaqtuq

Listen to the Song Online

QIA: Inuit Colouring Pages

Parents and children can talk about what they see in the pictures. They can talk about their experiences or even discuss the colours they choose to use.

Download Colouring Pages