Alexia Cousins

A mature student from Pangnirtung, Iqaluit, who is reclaiming her Inuktut language and sharing her journey with her daughter. Her mother, Salome, is a senior producer at CBC Radio in Iqaluit.

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Mar 24, 2025 • 54min

How Iqaluit's learning institute gave a generation of Inuit adults a path back to Inuktut

Guests Lina Ivek, founder of the Pivruk Centre in Iqaluit, Alexia Cousins, a student reclaiming her Inuktut language for her daughter, and Jamesy O'Yunga, an Inuk writer learning for cultural connection, dive into the Inuktut revitalization movement. They discuss the critical importance of language in reconnecting with family and heritage. Stories of personal growth highlight the joy and challenges faced by adults learning Inuktut, emphasizing how this journey fosters cultural identity and emotional healing in the Inuit community.

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