Inuit

righteousness of the event because one has control over the intentions but not the outcomes. Action done out of philanthropic purpose is justified even though the result unexpectedly hurts others’ interests. Similarly, the relocation of the Inukjuak Inuit in 1953 supported Canada’s self-identification as a respecter of human rights because with good intentions, the Canadian government tried to get the Inuit’s consent of the relocation, provided them with more opportunities of a better life and…

Based on a collection of inuit native american myths the film “the fast runner” exposes the beautiful and intricate cultural practices of the native peoples while telling a entertaining and enriching story. The main character Atanarjuat, must face many obstacles to ensure his safety and that of his love Atuat. In the film, the people of Antanarjuat’s camp have been plagued with a curse for the past generation. Through the cohesion between Atanarjuat and the films main Antagonist Oki the curse on…

consisted of the Unangan, Yup’ik, and 2 types of Inuit. The Arctic is a very harsh environment, so these tribes had to learn to live with the cold, and have strong self-reliance, cooperation, modesty, self-control, and share with others. The Unangan lived in large, permanent communities located on the Aleutian Islands. This was a relatively warm environment. Their main food resource consisted of sea mammals and fish. They are different from the Yup’ik and Inuit in that they had their own…

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998973945 TUT0104 10/23/2014 Promoting Higher Education of The Canadian Arctic Environment For Inuit & First Nations Through reading Shelagh Grant’s book, “Polar Imperative,” the understanding I have come to is that the Arctic is a much more politically complex and socially diverse ecosystem than I once previously assumed. Previously viewing the Arctic as a barren frozen tundra with scarce species, including polar bears, seals, and fish. Through reading Polar Imperative my view has…

warming of the climate, otherwise would not have become available to mining companies. Since the amount of ice in the Arctic has been decreasing annually, new shipping routes have been accessible, and this helps the shipping industry cut costs. Finally, Inuit communities in the North have been benefiting from the increase in development in the Arctic, as well the cost of food will be decreasing due to the new shipping routes…

with some similarities. The focus of this essay is to compare and contrast three different first nations peoples, the Inuit of the Canadian arctic, the Haida of the Canadian Pacific coast, and the Iroquois of the Great Lakes region. The three native groups shared a general similarity in that they adapted their lives to live and thrive in their local environments. The Inuit, living in the barren, treeless northernmost part of Canada. The Haida, occupying a rainy temperate forest island…

responsibility for the Canadian government, Canada needs to embrace the source because of the support from the Inuit of Canada have a refined knowledge of the Arctic, and are more than willing to offer protection for Canada. The Canadian Rangers, unique fighting force of the Canadian military who dedicate themselves to protecting the Canadian Arctic, consist over five thousand people mainly consisting of the Inuit people. Their expertise and dedication to the Canadian north makes them valuable…

Using an example (such as Nunavut), examine the pros and cons of this model and how this does/does not provide an opportunity for First Nations to become healthy, sustainable, and self-sufficient. Self-government is the cornerstone of the Inuit policy goals in the Nunavut region. While self-government is an important goal, the idea is intricately linked to other goals such as land claims settlements, cultural preservation, and economic development; goals which the people of Nunavut are…

Franz Boas: An Anthropological Pioneer Often referred to as the “father of modern anthropology”, Franz Boas is best known for establishing the area of cultural anthropology. Having possessed a scientific background with a doctorate in physics, he was one of the first scientists of his day to question the beliefs behind social Darwinism and scientific racism, and try to come to an understanding regarding the differences among people and their cultures. Boas dedicated his life to the study of…