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A short story envisioning a post-apocalyptic world in the far frozen North, as inspired by #RetroArtPrompt #qaggiq. Part 1 of 2 - black text on white background:

before The Fall,
wily Greed-Makers came
and took what they wanted
scattering us in their frenzy
yes, and at what cost

matters not now, for
the bowhead bones
have been raised once more
we return to the ways
that truly provide meaning

the Long Night is upon us
far from a Midnight Sun
Annigan’s waxing crescent
promises the vast sky will
honour us with signs

A short story envisioning a post-apocalyptic world in the far frozen North, as inspired by #RetroArtPrompt #qaggiq. Part 1 of 2 - black text on white background: before The Fall, wily Greed-Makers came and took what they wanted scattering us in their frenzy yes, and at what cost matters not now, for the bowhead bones have been raised once more we return to the ways that truly provide meaning the Long Night is upon us far from a Midnight Sun Annigan’s waxing crescent promises the vast sky will honour us with signs

A short story envisioning a post-apocalyptic world in the far frozen North, as inspired by #RetroArtPrompt #qaggiq. Part 2 of 2 - black text on white background:

inside, stories weave and flow
as young and old gather
and learn of the Old Gods,
and of Kiviuq’s courage
that we, too, possess

safe in these scattered qaggiqs
children topple in a heap
for sleep, as dawn-dreams
spun by our angakok
hold off Mahaha’s schemes

one day, the surface will
sing its full-throated welcome
until then, we trust that
the Breath Master holds
our souls in his hands

A short story envisioning a post-apocalyptic world in the far frozen North, as inspired by #RetroArtPrompt #qaggiq. Part 2 of 2 - black text on white background: inside, stories weave and flow as young and old gather and learn of the Old Gods, and of Kiviuq’s courage that we, too, possess safe in these scattered qaggiqs children topple in a heap for sleep, as dawn-dreams spun by our angakok hold off Mahaha’s schemes one day, the surface will sing its full-throated welcome until then, we trust that the Breath Master holds our souls in his hands

#RetroArtPrompt | #qaggiq
#shortstory #postapocalypse
#prose #freeverse #amwriting

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Qaggiq Model iglu diagram (McGrath 2018, p. 311). A qaggiq is a large iglu (snow house). In the Qaggiq Model the qaggiq is used as a metaphor for bringing people together and renewing relationships. The qaggiq is supported by four smaller igluit (plural of iglu) representing the pillars of the model, and the foundation of Inuit knowledge: nuna (homeland); uqausiq (language); unipkaat (living histories); and iliqqusiq (culture). Inside is the qulliq (seal-oil lamp, often made of soapstone) that was the source of warmth and light in igluit during the cold winter months. The qulliq is used as a metaphor to represent Aupilarjuk’s triad where the lamp base represents inuuqatigiingniq (peoplehood, collectivity); the wick and tapqut (instrument used to tap the wick and shape the flame) represent inuusiqattiarniq (personhood, individual); and the oil and irngaut (bowl that catches the oil drippings) represent niqiqainnarniq (material well-being, livelihood, productivity) (McGrath 2018, pp. 297–312). Reproduced with permission from Janet Tamalik McGrath and Nunavut Arctic College Media.

Source: https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Qaggiq-Model-iglu-diagram-McGrath-2018-p-311-A-qaggiq-is-a-large-iglu-snow-house_fig2_357409422

Qaggiq Model iglu diagram (McGrath 2018, p. 311). A qaggiq is a large iglu (snow house). In the Qaggiq Model the qaggiq is used as a metaphor for bringing people together and renewing relationships. The qaggiq is supported by four smaller igluit (plural of iglu) representing the pillars of the model, and the foundation of Inuit knowledge: nuna (homeland); uqausiq (language); unipkaat (living histories); and iliqqusiq (culture). Inside is the qulliq (seal-oil lamp, often made of soapstone) that was the source of warmth and light in igluit during the cold winter months. The qulliq is used as a metaphor to represent Aupilarjuk’s triad where the lamp base represents inuuqatigiingniq (peoplehood, collectivity); the wick and tapqut (instrument used to tap the wick and shape the flame) represent inuusiqattiarniq (personhood, individual); and the oil and irngaut (bowl that catches the oil drippings) represent niqiqainnarniq (material well-being, livelihood, productivity) (McGrath 2018, pp. 297–312). Reproduced with permission from Janet Tamalik McGrath and Nunavut Arctic College Media. Source: https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Qaggiq-Model-iglu-diagram-McGrath-2018-p-311-A-qaggiq-is-a-large-iglu-snow-house_fig2_357409422

I love this land where I stand,
I love this language that I speak
I love the people that came before me
I love the culture of my people

Continued in comments..

#qaggiq #RetroArtPrompt #Poem #WritingCommunity

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#1623 Qaggiq

Cold Filipinos
Tinikling at the qaggiq
dancing, frozen toes

#RetroArtPrompt #qaggiq

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Inside an igloo: Womb-formation
~ Imagination ~
Education
True-nation
#Qaggiq life: Adoration
Trust - Blinded no more. Elation!
Oh my soul … I love your transformation!
©️ #Seranya #CubistPoet 🦄

#Writing #Poetry by #Prompt
#RetroArtPrompt TY🦋 @po3try.bsky.social
#BlueskyPoets #PoetryCommunity

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#qaggiq

I've heard it said
we are all native somewhere

and I think of my forebearers
throwing up barriers
against the bitter chill,
creating space
for life and story

and I wonder
what memory lives
in DNA

#retroartprompt

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#qaggiq is an Inuktut Inuit word for, tradionally, a giant igloo. this would be built in winter to provide a meeting-place for many people, from youngest to oldest, to meet and share their art, dance, culture, elders sharing stories and culture with youngers, and to promote mental health

may be pronounced ‘kagiikt’ (hard g, ‘a’ like cat), or ‘karjeeakt’ (soft g, ‘a’ like car)

guiding principles of the Nunavut Qaggiavuut project (https://www.qaggiavuut.ca/en/our-vision) are:

- Decolonization
- Healing and Wellness
- Inuit Language and Culture
- Diversity and Inclusion

metaphorically it is a safe space for youth mental health, cultural exchange and community cohesion. Inuit culture is nuanced and in tune with the natural world

*this* is one of many beautiful things that got lost in the capitalismisation of our world :/

would you not like to visit a qaggiq? or help in building one? i know i would! perhaps our bsky bubble is kinda qaggiq < 3

the photo shows an Inuit lady performing song and guitar for an audience of younglings and adults, inside a qaggiq

attribution: “Caption: Brenda Anderson sings for the most adorable audience. Photo by Bill Williams.” via https://www.qaggiavuut.ca/en/what-you-need-know-about-qaggiq-2021

p.s. sorry for written typo (writo) of qaggiq .. i may be in trouble .. but that is a story for another day (that day being tomorrow) 🙀

#qaggiq is an Inuktut Inuit word for, tradionally, a giant igloo. this would be built in winter to provide a meeting-place for many people, from youngest to oldest, to meet and share their art, dance, culture, elders sharing stories and culture with youngers, and to promote mental health may be pronounced ‘kagiikt’ (hard g, ‘a’ like cat), or ‘karjeeakt’ (soft g, ‘a’ like car) guiding principles of the Nunavut Qaggiavuut project (https://www.qaggiavuut.ca/en/our-vision) are: - Decolonization - Healing and Wellness - Inuit Language and Culture - Diversity and Inclusion metaphorically it is a safe space for youth mental health, cultural exchange and community cohesion. Inuit culture is nuanced and in tune with the natural world *this* is one of many beautiful things that got lost in the capitalismisation of our world :/ would you not like to visit a qaggiq? or help in building one? i know i would! perhaps our bsky bubble is kinda qaggiq < 3 the photo shows an Inuit lady performing song and guitar for an audience of younglings and adults, inside a qaggiq attribution: “Caption: Brenda Anderson sings for the most adorable audience. Photo by Bill Williams.” via https://www.qaggiavuut.ca/en/what-you-need-know-about-qaggiq-2021 p.s. sorry for written typo (writo) of qaggiq .. i may be in trouble .. but that is a story for another day (that day being tomorrow) 🙀

#RetroArtPrompt Dec 15th

~ #qaggiq ~

#Inuktut #Inuit word for large community igloo .. modern-day health-art-cultural centre .. way of thinking

! more info in alt-text !

www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrdW...
www.qaggiavuut.ca/en/what-you-...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qargi

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Folk band passing through,
Chéilídh at the qaggiq, a
Blending of cultures.
#RetroArtPrompt #qaggiq #haiku #senryu #poem #writing #writingcommunity
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