Louis-Jacques Dorais: Language, Identity, and Belonging in the North

Join us for a heartfelt conversation with the esteemed anthropologist, Louis-Jacques Dorais. What begins as a chance trip to the Arctic in the 1960s unfolds into a lifelong journey of linguistic discovery and deep personal connection. Louis-Jacques shares incredible stories of his first encounters with the North, the intricate beauty of Inuktitut, and how he became part of an Inuit family in Quaqtaq. From hilarious travel mishaps to profound moments of cultural exchange, this episode is a moving exploration of kinship, identity, and what it truly means to belong.

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Show Credits

Louis-Jacques Dorais - Guest

Beatrice Deer - Host / Producer

Tanya Innaarulik - Host

Laurel Sprengelmeyer - Guest Host

Christopher McCarron - Technical Director / Audio Engineer

Jeremie Saunders - Producer / DP / Editor

Michael Felber - Producer / Director / Creator

Audio Mixing and Mastering - Marty Kinack

Special thanks to Ungaluk and NIIA programs for their support.

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