Mr. Speaker, I rise today to share the work of Inuit Uqausinginnik Taiguusiliuqtiit, an independent statutory body established under the Inuit Language Protection Act.
With renewed leadership and the support of the Department of Culture and Heritage, the organization is advancing language with clarity, commitment, and collaboration.
Mr. Speaker, six terminology sessions were scheduled and completed during the financial year 2024–2025. These workshops—three in Inuktitut and three in Inuinnaqtun—brought together language specialists from all regions of Nunavut.
As a result, over 600 recommended new terms were developed and approved by the Inuit Uqausinginnik Taiguusiliuqtiit Board of Directors.
Many of these terms are related to education, contributing to the development of the new made-in-Nunavut Education curriculum to help our students learn in Inuktut.
Mr. Speaker, Inuktut is a vibrant language that is adapting to the 21st century. Developing new terminology is essential in fostering the use of Inuktut in the years ahead.
This work reflects the broader mandate of Inuit Uqausinginnik Taiguusiliuqtiit to support the promotion of Inuktut. By engaging with departments, agencies, Inuit organizations, and the public, we are ensuring Inuktut continues to grow as a language of learning, governance, and daily life.
Qujannamiik, Mr. Speaker.