Reading Resources

Check out the Mining North Works! reading resources for children and youth!

What is Geology? Discovering Nunavut’s Rocks and Minerals. This fun and informative booklet is a great resource for kids to learn more about geology in Nunavut.

• What is Geology? Discovering Nunavut’s Rocks and Minerals (English) Grade 4
• What is Geology? Discovering Nunavut’s Rocks and Minerals (Inuktitut) Grade 4

 

The Care Package: Sheepa’s Surprise. This heart-warming illustrated story follows Sheepa as she gathers special items for her father as he prepares to start a new role at the mine.

• The Care Package: Sheepa’s Surprise (English) Grade 3
• The Care Package: Sheepa’s Surprise (Inuktitut) Grade 3

 

 

A Day at the Mine: Rescue on the Tundra. This exciting graphic novel follows an archaeological team as they spring into action to help an injured Inuk hunter.

• A Day at the Mine: Rescue on the Tundra (English) Grade 6
• A Day at the Mine: Rescue on the Tundra (Inuktitut) Grade 6

 

 

Mineral Resources in Nunavut Learning Guide. This classroom exercise book, for educators and students, explores mineral resources careers and bridges to the Mining North Works! website, career catalogue, and video.

• Mineral Resources Learning Guide (English)
• Mineral Resources Learning Guide (Inuktitut)

Bonus stories!

• The Care Package: Celebration Dinner (English)
• The Care Package: Celebration Dinner (Inuktitut)

 

 

 

 

 

 

• A Day at the Mine: High School Field Trip by JT (English)
• A Day at the Mine: High School Field Trip by JT (Inuktitut)

 

 

 

Mining North Works! greatly appreciates funding support from the Government of Nunavut Economic Development and Transportation and Family Services departments, and the Kitikmeot Inuit Association for the publishing of these digital products.