T hese are some of the assets that reflect the resilience and potential of our people. However despite these positive characteristics too many Inuit face persisting social and economic hardship. Many families are struggling to meet their basic needs in areas such as safety, housing, and getting enough food to eat.
Statistics and research paint a distressing picture of our society, in which too many people are struggling with violence and trauma. The social and cultural challenges that exist today can similarly be undone in large part through policies that support and empower Inuit institutions, families and communities. There are four Inuit regions in Canada, collectively known as Inuit Nunangat. Inuit consider the land, water, and ice, of our homeland to be integral to our culture and our way of life.
The Inuvialuit region comprises the northwestern part of the Northwest Territories. In , the Inuvialuit, federal and territorial governments settled a comprehensive land claims agreement, giving Inuvialuit surface and subsurface mining rights to most of the region. The Agreement ensures environmental protection, harvesting rights and Inuvialuit participation and support in many economic development initiatives. With a population of approximately 1,, Inuvik is the largest community in the region and is also the regional administrative center.
Economic conditions in the Inuvialuit region focus on oil and gas development, diamond mining and transportation, but the region is also on the verge of significant economic development in the construction of a major natural gas pipeline. Inuvialuit speak Inuvialuktun The Inuit of this region are known as Inuvialuit and their mother tongue is Inuvialuktun, one of several dialects of the Inuit language.
The name change acknowledges the distinction of the Labrador region of the province. The Inuit region of Labrador is called Nunatsiavut. Approximately 2, Inuit live along the Labrador coast, primarily in five communities.
Nain is the biggest Inuit community in Labrador, and is also the administrative center, with a population of 1, Traditionally they lived off the resources of the land, hunting whales, seals, caribou, fish, and birds, and many Inuit continue to harvest these resources today.
The Inuit way of life and culture changed when Inuit made contact with European missionaries, whalers, and explorers and later began participating in the fur trade.
Approximately 65, Inuit live in Canada, according to the Census. The majority live in Nunavut, with smaller numbers in the other three regions of Inuit Nunangat, as well as a small number living in urban centres in southern Canada. These are three separate peoples with unique heritages, languages, cultural practices, and spiritual beliefs. The Inuit language is made up of a variety of dialects that vary from region to region. The Government of Nunavut selected the term Inuktut to represent all Inuit dialects spoken in Nunavut, including Inuktitut and Inuinnaqtun.
However, even within Nunavut there are variations in pronunciation and vocabulary. Under their respective land claim agreements, Inuit were granted title to certain blocks of land.
The expedition passes through areas that are home to seals, seabirds, whales, and polar bears, topped off with nighttime viewing of the Northern Lights.
The expedition visits historic Inuit sites, sails through sensational scenery and tops it all off with a night-time sky filled with the Northern Lights. RVR Our Scoresby Sund voyage ventures into the largest fjord system in the world, visiting historic Inuit sites, exploring sensational shorelines, and possibly even encountering the exotic wildlife of eastern Greenland.
We have a total of 11 cruises. English German Dutch Spanish. My profile Travel Agent. Helena Visited places on St. All highlights. If you are going to participate in a cruise through the Antarctic or Arctic regions, you probably have an interest in the Inuit culture. To help you learn more about these people who you are likely to encounter if you visit Greenland, we present 10 interesting facts that everyone should know.
Inuit prefer to be called Inuk or Inuit - but not Eskimo Although it has become common to refer to the Inuit as Eskimos, this is not their preferred name, nor does it have anything to do with their cultural heritage. Rubbing noses is not an Inuit form of kissing Most people have heard the phrase "Eskimo kiss," and it is not uncommon to see non-Inuit couples doing this as a form of affection. The ancient Inuit made armor When you hear the word armor, you probably envision knights protected by steel.
Inuit art has a long history Tourists who visit Greenland are often excited to purchase an original piece of Inuit art. Inuit folklore is incredibly extensive Every culture throughout human history has developed some type of folklore, and most of these stories were meant to explain away fears about the unknown.
Igloos are not just inuit snow huts The image of what you believe to be an igloo is probably very easy to conjure up, but this does not fully encompass the actual meaning of this word. The Inuit don't have hundreds of words for snow Another misunderstanding of Inuit culture was caused by anthropologist Franz Boas back in the 19 th century. From paninuittrails. Search The Canadian Encyclopedia. Remember me. I forgot my password. Why sign up? Create Account.
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Thank you for your submission Our team will be reviewing your submission and get back to you with any further questions. Thanks for contributing to The Canadian Encyclopedia. Inuksuit were stone cairns erected by the Inuit to serve as landmarks or to fool the caribou in hunting Corel Professional Photos. Indigenous peoples brought dogs with them to the Americas courtesy Library and Archives Canada.
Group preparing for the hunt courtesy Lewis Parker. Some Inuit still follow a nomadic way of life, while others are involved in the administration and development of northern Canada Corel Professional Photos.
Photograph by Robert Flaherty, , who found in this man "a humanity so golden that he carried it with him ever afterward as a touchstone of judgement.
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