How Nivi Got Her Names

Playing with her mother one day, a young Inuit girl - Niviaq Kauki Baabi Irmela Jamsie - wonders how she got her many names. Her mother explains how and why she was given each name, and tells her a little bit about each relative for whom she is named. In the process, Nivi (and the reader!) learns a......more

What's in a name? In this easy to read story we learn about the Inuit practice of traditional naming. Navi four extra names are all important people in her family. This book provides a glossary and information on the Naming Customs. Great for very young readers to learn more about the Inuit culture.......more

I think this book might be the most I have ever read on Inuit custom adoption or Inuit naming customs. I am not sure I ever realised there was this much information TO read, and now I want to learn more. But this was a great intro to both. It can be quite wordy at times, but the story is still very s......more

Description: Tells the story of Nivi, an Inuit girl, and her journey to understand the significance of her many names within her family and community. Note: This book can be utilized to teach children about different naming customs and the importance of names in various cultures. It can also prompt d......more

Very sweet story that many children will relate to. A great one for learning about families and family structure and traditions.......more