Taiguusiliuqtiit

Inuit Uqausinginnik Taiguusiliuqtiit is the Inuit language authority established by the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut. Its mandate is to document and share expertise on the Inuit Language and make decisions about its use, development, and standardization on behalf of Nunavummiut. The organization works to promote and protect the language while recognizing oral traditions, regional diversity, existing usage, and contemporary needs.

Its activities include developing standardized terminology and expressions, and providing access to official terminology through Asuillaak. The organization also offers language resources, including a lexicon, internal publications, and links to other resources, to support knowledge and understanding of the Inuit Language. Its website shares information about the authority’s mandate, board, staff, annual reports, and news, as well as language awards and past award recipients.

Based in Iqaluit, Nunavut, Inuit Uqausinginnik Taiguusiliuqtiit serves as a resource for people seeking information about Inuit language expertise, terminology development, and language promotion and protection