In the classroom, you have read and discussed Inupiaq cultural values. You’ve also made a preliminary list of your own values. Below are the Inupiaq values you discussed in class. Use the space that follows to refine your own list of values. Include a sentence of description after each value, so that the format matches the Inupiaq values.
1. Compassion: Nagliktuutiqagniq
Through the environment is harsh and cold, our ancestors learned to live with warmth, kindness, caring and compassion.
2. Avoidance of Conflict: Paaqtaktautaiññiq The Inupiaq way is to think positive, act positive, speak positive and live positive.
3. Love and Respect for Our Elders and One Another: Piqpakkutiqagniq suli qiksiksrautiqagniq utuqqanaanun allannullu
Our elders model our traditions and ways of being. They are a light of hope to younger generations. May we treat each other as our elders have taught us.
4. Cooperation: Paammaagigñiq Together we have an awesome power to accomplish anything. 5. Humor: Quvianguniq
Indeed, laughter is the best medicine!
6. Sharing: Aviktuaqatigiigñiq It is amazing how sharing works. Your acts of giving always come back. 7. Family and Kinship: Ilagiigñiq
As Inupiaq people we believe in knowing who we are and how we are related to one another. Our families bind us together.
8. Knowledge of Language: Iñupiuraallaniq
With our language we have an identity. It helps us to find out who we are in our minds and hearts.
9. Hunting Traditions: Anguniallaniq
Reverence for the land, sea and animals is the foundation of our hunting traditions. 10. Respect for Nature: Qiksiksrautiqagniq Iñuuniagvigmun
Our Creator gave us the gift of our surroundings. Those before us placed ultimate importance on respecting this magnificent gift for their future generations.