ᐊᑕᑖ, ᐅᖓᓕᖅᑕᒋᑦ
Dad, I Miss You
Dad, I Miss You
by Nadia Sammurtok
Illustrated by Simji Park
Told in the voice of a boy and his father by turns, this book takes a thoughtful and heartfelt look at the emotional toll of a child being taken from their family and community to attend residential school.
While the child’s internal monologue expresses his fear, confusion, and loss, the father’s monologue conveys his own sadness, fears, and hopes for the future of his child. The narrative gives voice to the things left unsaid between a parent and child experiencing this heart-rending separation. Upon his return to his community, when father and son are reunited, they must start the long process of reconnection.
Based on the author’s family history of residential school separation, this book provides a unique perspective on the difficult cycle of loss, reconnection, and regaining hope for the future.
The book, educator resource, and audiobook are now available for free in Inuktitut!
Dad, I Miss You (Inuktitut Audiobook)
These resources were produced in partnership with the Kivalliq Inuit Association.