Ask the Author: Kim Han
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Kim Han
I took a creative writing course at the Institute of Children's Literature. For my tenth assignment, I had to select between fiction and non-fiction. I like doing research and decided on non-fiction.
My daughter used to live in Iqaluit, Nunavut, in Canada's eastern Arctic. She used to have a team of traditional sled dogs, the kind of dogs Inuit had before European colonization. When I visited her, I first saw what a real sled dog was and fell in love with their captivating personalities. Because these dogs are often mistaken for the better-known Alaskan Malamute because of their similar outward appearance, I had to delve into the origin of these fascinating creatures and discovered that they are not the same kind of dog. The Inuit Dog is an aboriginal landrace that has been in Canada's Arctic for more than 4,000 years. Inuit depended on these dogs for survival in one of the harshest environments on earth. Unlike landraces, the Alaskan Malamute is a breed. To find out about the difference between these dogs and much, much more, please, read my book.
My daughter used to live in Iqaluit, Nunavut, in Canada's eastern Arctic. She used to have a team of traditional sled dogs, the kind of dogs Inuit had before European colonization. When I visited her, I first saw what a real sled dog was and fell in love with their captivating personalities. Because these dogs are often mistaken for the better-known Alaskan Malamute because of their similar outward appearance, I had to delve into the origin of these fascinating creatures and discovered that they are not the same kind of dog. The Inuit Dog is an aboriginal landrace that has been in Canada's Arctic for more than 4,000 years. Inuit depended on these dogs for survival in one of the harshest environments on earth. Unlike landraces, the Alaskan Malamute is a breed. To find out about the difference between these dogs and much, much more, please, read my book.
Kim Han
If there is something that deeply affects me, whether it is a feeling or a thought, I like writing it down. Sometimes, something grows out of it, whether it is a short story or, like in this case, a book.
Kim Han
I have been invited to do a presentation about my book "The Canadian Inuit Dog: Icon of Canada's North."
- I am currently working on the planning of my presentation.
- I also have to do my bit of marketing
- I created a Facebook page of my book in which I explained why I wrote the book and what I hope to accomplish, namely, donate all my royalties to Qimmivut, a land-based mentoring program of the Ilisaqsivik Society in Nunavut (Canada's eastern Arctic).
Ilisaqsivik is a non-profit community-based Inuit organization and Canadian charity in Clyde river dedicated to the promotion of mental, physical and spiritual health and wellness. Qimmivut introduces Inuit youth to Inuit traditional knowledge through land-based programs where recognized Inuit hunters, instructors, and Elders take young people on dogsledding camping trips to learn the social, cultural, economic and spiritual significance of dogs. These apprentices learn about dog teaming, hunting and traveling with dogs, and taking care of dogs. They also learn the concepts of environmental stewardship, collaborative working relationships, safe winter travel and camping skills, practical navigation, Inuit social values such as Inuit's relationship with the land, environment, and each other.
- I am also working on creating a website to promote my book and hope that the more books are sold, the more money can be donated to Qimmivut. Nunavut has one of the highest numbers of suicides in the country. The young people who are referred to Qimmivut are referred by the Community Justice System, counsellors, and social workers. It is my hope that, by having written this book, I can do my little bit to help where help is needed.
- I am currently working on the planning of my presentation.
- I also have to do my bit of marketing
- I created a Facebook page of my book in which I explained why I wrote the book and what I hope to accomplish, namely, donate all my royalties to Qimmivut, a land-based mentoring program of the Ilisaqsivik Society in Nunavut (Canada's eastern Arctic).
Ilisaqsivik is a non-profit community-based Inuit organization and Canadian charity in Clyde river dedicated to the promotion of mental, physical and spiritual health and wellness. Qimmivut introduces Inuit youth to Inuit traditional knowledge through land-based programs where recognized Inuit hunters, instructors, and Elders take young people on dogsledding camping trips to learn the social, cultural, economic and spiritual significance of dogs. These apprentices learn about dog teaming, hunting and traveling with dogs, and taking care of dogs. They also learn the concepts of environmental stewardship, collaborative working relationships, safe winter travel and camping skills, practical navigation, Inuit social values such as Inuit's relationship with the land, environment, and each other.
- I am also working on creating a website to promote my book and hope that the more books are sold, the more money can be donated to Qimmivut. Nunavut has one of the highest numbers of suicides in the country. The young people who are referred to Qimmivut are referred by the Community Justice System, counsellors, and social workers. It is my hope that, by having written this book, I can do my little bit to help where help is needed.
Kim Han
Read a lot, whether it is fiction or non-fiction, then write, write, write. It helps taking creative writing courses from well-respected teachers.
Kim Han
I can write anything I want, whenever I feel like it, anywhere I am. Whether it is at home, in front of my laptop, on a napkin in a restaurant, in my notebook when I'm on holiday, whenever an idea or thought strikes me.
Kim Han
I just start typing anything that comes into my head. Not necessarily anything I want to write about. Once I get into the swing of things, the rest will follow.
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