Siuluk: The Last Tuniq

The illustrations and Inuit story offer a window into a culture far from that of the one most inhabitants of North America know. It is wonderful that Inhabit Media works so hard to keep these stories, part of an oral tradition, from being lost. Although the story itself may not familiar to many read......more

Siuluk: The Last Tuniq by Nadia Sammurtok is an interesting Inuit folktale of the last of the strong Tuniit giants. Siuluk’s story is simply one small moment in time when he reveals his strength to those who mock him. He issues a challenge that stands to this day in the community of Chesterfield Inl......more

This illustrated folktale tells the story of a man named Siuluk, who resembles in strength and size the fabled Tuniit. The Tuniit were said to have been giants who lived in what is now Nunavut, Canada. In the story, Siuluk is taunted by men who claim that since he is a reserved and gentle man, he mu......more

This is a traditional tale from Nunavut that has been passed on by generations. Tuniis were the friendly giants who wandered the North. They were strong and silent and Siuluk also had these characteristics. He was said to be the last Tuniq, but instead of respect he was often teased. One day he prov......more

A story based upon an Inuit legend of the Tuniq people, friendly giants who once lived in the North.......more