Inuktitut 101: Learn some of the language from annual Inuit Conference

The 2016 Inuit Studies Conference is happening next weekend on Memorial University's St. John's campusand throughout the city, and we're looking for suggestions about what words you want to learn in Inuktitut.

The conference is happening Oct. 7-10 andis co-hosted by Memorial Universityand the Nunatsiavutgovernment.

It will have over 200presentations, panel discussionsand demonstrations that explore a wide range of disciplines, as well asperformances, screenings, exhibitions and concertsby Inuit artists.

A play on Toronto's Nuit Blanche nighttime art festival, iNuit Blanche, billed as the "world's firstall-circumpolar, all-night festival of art, music, dance, performance, installation, food and film," is also taking placeOct. 8 in various venues throughout St. John's.

CBC will be coveringthe event on all platforms, and one upcoming project is helping you learn Inuktitut at least a little.

We'reasking you: what words would you like to learn in Inuktitut? Let us know here.