Tunnganarniq Nunagijavut: Inuvik - Lillian Elias and Susan Peffer

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Tunnganarniq Nunagijavut: Inuvik

Lillian Elias is an Inuvialuk elder from Inuvik NT. She grew up on the land with her granny from a young age and leant the ways of living off the land in the Beaufort Delta. Her fondest memories are from when she was a child as she describes was full with love from her family. Lillian is fluent in her Inuvialuktun language.

Susan Peffer is the younger sister of Lillian. She was born and grew up in Inuvik. She is a community wellness worker. She loves sharing her knowledge and culture with all who are near. Being in her presence, you’ll feel warm and welcomed.

Join us for this episode to hear Lillian Elias and Susan Peffer's stories of childhood and growning up in the Beaufort delta.

LIVE on May 1st, 2024.

Lillian Elias was born in 1943 in the Mackenzie Delta to George and Martha Harry. Despite attending residential school, she was determined, even as a child, to keep her language. She has dedicated her career and life's purpose to preserving, teaching, and revitalizing Uummarmiutun. She is a teacher, translator, interpreter, and drum dancer! She is a recipient of the Minister's Cultural Circle Award (2012), Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee Medal (2012), and the Order of the Northwest Territories (2018). Lillian loves to sit and tell stories and teach her language.