Module 1 – Post 5
For my last post, I wanted to explore a digital tool being developed and used by Inuit communities. The Arctic Elder Society has produced a social network application with the guiding principles of:
- Respect
- Self-determination
- Intellectual Property
- Integrity
It combines Inuktuk information and tools for knowledge sharing, mapping, and preserving languages. They also focus on privacy and data sovereignty. One of the most interesting features is the SIKU Ice Profiles page, there are photos, descriptions, and terms in various Inuktut dialects.
Learn more about the app here: https://siku.org/about