Nutaraq and Simonie are eager to go on their first hunting trip with their father. As they load up their snowmobile and sled for the trip, Nutaraq hopes that she will catch her first caribou, with some help from her dad.

But as the trip nears its end and Nutaraq still hasn’t caught her first caribou, she tries her hardest to follow all of her father’s advice about how Inuit traditionally hunted on the land.

Focusing not only on basic, practical hunting techniques but also traditional values around the treatment of animals and the sharing of food, this book introduces young readers to traditional Inuit hunting practices and treatment of game.

Chris Giroux est venu au monde au Nunavut alors que tous les avions étaient cloués au sol en raison d’un terrible blizzard. Sa mère lui a donc donné naissance à Pangnirtung plutôt qu’à Iqaluit. Ayant passé le plus clair de son enfance avec ses grands-parents, Chris a tout appris sur la toundra, les animaux, la survie et la façon de vivre en harmonie avec la nature. Il a appris, dès son plus jeune âge, à aimer et à respecter la terre et ses ainés, et s’est fait un devoir de transmettre sa gratitude envers les dons de la terre à ses propres enfants. Notre première chasse au caribou est le premier livre pour enfants de Chris. Il contient de précieux souvenirs de ses expéditions de chasse avec ses propres enfants.

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Jennifer Noah grew up in the south but always had a fondness for the North. She would often write short stories about Inuit children in her primary school years. Jennifer moved to Iqaluit in her midtwenties, where she continued her work in the field of mental health and addictions counselling. She later transitioned into a youth health researcher role, where she worked collaboratively with communities to develop an evidence-based model for youth wellness and empowerment programs in Nunavut that reflect Nunavummiut voices, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, and Inuit values. Through her work, she was privileged to hear stories and wisdom from many Nunavummiut. She enjoys watching youth discovering a deeper understanding of Inuit culture and traditions as they listen to the stories and wisdom of their elders. Jennifer and her husband have two children, one of whom was traditionally custom adopted through family. She delights in spending time with her daughters as she watches them learn and grow. Jennifer hopes to continue writing for children and sharing the rich knowledge and traditions of Inuit through her written work.

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Hwei Lim a étudié en génie, travaillé en informatique et en conseil aux entreprises, et est maintenant illustratrice de bandes dessinées et d’autres histoires. Ses œuvres récemment publiées comprennent les illustrations du livre The Spirit of the Sea, le premier volume de Spera et la collection d’histoires Boris & Lalage. Hwei vit en Malaisie.

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