Introduction-E

Who are they?
Saullu: Meekai, Eva and Peter.
When did you move to Pangniqtuuq?
Saullu: In 1984.
Where did you grow up as a child?
Saullu: I became aware at Qimmiqsuuq. I probably grew up in Qimmiqsuuq. We moved
to Qipisa from Qimmiqsuuq after camping at another place.
Where was your camp?
Saullu: We camped at Itilliavik before moving to Qipisa.
What did you enjoy doing as a child?
Saullu: I most enjoyed qitinniq (playing). It was a lot of fun when we were playing. I
most enjoyed anau- (baseball).
What’s qitik-?
Saullu: Such as when we were playing outside, amaruujaq and others.
Were you born after there were already qallunaat?
Saullu: Yes, my father was a qallunaaq.
Did you know who your qallunaaq father was?
Saullu: Jason was my father’s father. Jason was my father’s father, maybe a Scotsman.
As a youth, did you ever work?
Saullu: Only when we were residing in Pangniqtuuq. I started working in Pangniqtuuq
as a sewing instructor.
Your parent’s parents, did you know them?
Saullu: Yes, my mother’s father was Kulluruqtuq. My mother’s mother was
Taunguliqtuq. My father’s father was Jason and my father’s mother was Sikuliaq.
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