Uumajut

Picking up where Uumajut: Learn About Arctic Wildlife! left off, Uumajut, Volume Two will introduce the youngest readers to the diets and habitats of more arctic species including the Siksik, Ermine, Wolf, Muskox, Eider Duck, Ringed Seal, Harp Seal, and Walrus. They will also learn about traditional Inuit uses for these animals, from traditional food preparation to clothing and household uses. Uumajut, Volume Two is brought to vivid life by award-winning illustrator Romi Caron's whimsical illustrations.

Simon Awa was born and raised at a traditional outpost camp near Igloolik. Over the past 30 years he has held positions as Senior Administrative Officer for the Hamlet of Pond Inlet, President of the Baffin Region Inuit Association, Announcer for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), Manager of Operations for CBC, and various governmental roles beginning in 1993 when Simon was appointed Executive Director for the Nunavut Implementation Commission.

Seeglook Akeeagok (1955-2010) was the Regional Manager of Wildlife for the Qikiqtaaluk (Baffin Region) for the Government of Nunavut Department of Environment. He worked in wildlife conservation for over 30 years, both as a conservation officer and a fisheries officer. Seeglook was born at Murray Maxwell Bay on Baffin Island. At the age of 3, he moved to Grise Fiord and lived there until 1975.

Anna Ziegler lives in Iqaluit where she works for the Nunavut Literacy Council. She is the co-author of Walking with Aalasi: An Introduction to Edible and Medicinal Arctic Plants and Tukisigiaruti Qaujisaqtulirinirmut: A Life Sciences Handbook for Nunavut Educators.

Stephanie McDonald grew up on a farm in southwestern Ontario and graduated from Trent University with an Honours Degree in International Development Studies and Canadian Studies. She moved north in 2006, first to Yellowknife, NT and a year later to Iqaluit, NU, where she lived for three years. Stephanie has worked as a reporter with Nunavut News North, as Communications and Research Manager with the Nunavut Association of Municipalities.

Romi Caron is a professional illustrator with over 18 years of experience illustrating children books. She has illustrated more than 40 books for children, including two written by Marilyn Baillie, Small Wonders and Amazing Things Animals Do. Her books have been nominated for numerous awards, including Canadian Children's Book Centre Our Choice, the Saskatchewan Young Reader's Choice Awards, and the Outstanding Children's Book Award from the Animal Behaviour Society of Canada.

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