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It’s springtime in Baker Lake, and Christine is enjoying a day outside in her community. Follow along as Christine chases bugs at the playground with her anaana, catches minnows with her cousins, and visits her ataatatsiaq and anaanatsiaq.
Becky Tootoo is a retired educator who lives in Baker Lake—the only inland community in Nunavut. She’s married to Frank. They have two children, Ami and TJ, and five grandchildren, Bryce, Arnammaktiq, Atuat, Genevieve, and Tuupik. Becky enjoys the outdoors. One of her favourite seasons is spring because that is the time that the land comes alive. She loves the land and what it has to offer. She’s been taught that if you are good to the land, it will be good to you.
Emma Pedersen is a Toronto-based illustrator specializing in children's books and character design. She graduated OCADU from the drawing and painting program, as well as from Sheridan College with a degree in illustration. Aside from creating, Emma enjoys hunting through used book shops, spending time with friends and family, and planning her next trip abroad.