Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit Principles
Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (IQ) Principles are Inuit teachings that provide a culturally grounded sense of purpose and inherent responsibilities. The wisdom of these teaching ground how we live a good life; guiding respectful relationships, management practices, and governance. The IQ Principles serve a similar role as the Indigenous 7 Sacred/Grandfather Teachings.
ᐃᓅᖃᑎᒌᑦᓯᐊᕐᓂᖅ, Inuuqatigiitsiarniq
Respecting others, relationships and caring for people.
ᐱᓕᒻᒪᒃᓴᕐᓂᖅ, Pilimmaksarniq
Development of skills through observation, mentoring, practice, and effort.
ᑐᙵᓇᕐᓂᖅ, Tunnganarniq
Fostering good spirit by being open, welcoming and inclusive.
ᐃᑲᔪᖅᑎᒌᓐᓂᖅ , Ikajuqtigiinniq
Working together for a common cause.
ᐱᔨᑦᓯᕐᓂᖅ, Pijitsirniq
Serving and providing for family and/or community.
ᖃᓄᖅᑑᕐᓂᖅ , Qanuqtuurniq
Being innovative and resourceful.
ᐋᔩᖃᑎᒌᓐᓂᖅ, Aajiiqatigiinniq
Decision making through discussion and consensus.
ᐊᕙᑎᑦᑎᓐᓂᒃ ᑲᒪᑦᓯᐊᕐᓂᖅ, Avatittinnik Kamatsiarniq
Respect and care for the land, animals and the environment.