This children’s story, told in both English and Inuktitut, centres around Oleepeeka, who is from Panniqtuuq, NU. It is a story of a young girl's first time hunting with her father. It is a traditional journey through Nunavut and all its winter beauty experienced by the young girl and her father. Oleepeeka is excited to spend the day with Ataata while learning about the hunt and about catching ptarmigans. Oleepeeka's First Hunt also provides follow-up questions at the end for the reader to reflect and some fun activities for all ages. This book will introduce children to the Inuit lifestyle and language while entertaining new readers.

40 pp., 9 × 10", colour illustrations

Elizabeth Ryan (Inuit) • Marcus Cutler, illus.

Source: Association of Book Publishers of BC - Canadian Indigenous Books for Schools (2021-2022)

Elizabeth Ryan is an elementary school teacher in Iqaluit, Nunavut. She has two wonderful daughters, Emmeline and Maiya. Elizabeth loves spending time with her daughters and her partner, Joseph. Elizabeth’s favourite thing to do with the family is to go to the cabin in the spring and summer. In her spare time, she enjoys beading, crocheting, and sewing.

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Marcus Cutler is a freelance children's illustrator from Ontario, Canada. His work has appeared in magazines, books, apps and more and he has worked with a variety of clients including chickaDEE Magazine, OWL Magazine, Macmillan Publishers and Parks Canada. He is the illustrator of the Lark Ba Detective series, The Owl and the Two Rabbits and The Walrus and the Caribou. He lives in Tecumseh, Ontario.

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