Inuit and Fashions
The Inuit of the Canadian north are one tough race of people. Living in an environment that can reach the maximum coldness of -65 degrees Celsius with the wind chill factor. During the years before the arrival of explorers, the Hudson Bay Company, RCMP and the missionaries, all clothing the Inuit wore were made of fur. After all that’s all that was available at the time. Even the...
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Growing up in the iglu days, one had to aniyaaq, it`s a gesture taken by all Inuit to wake up early in the morning and dress as quick as possible to then continue to go outside. It is expected of you to do so as soon as you have learned to walk. It was strongly believed by Inuit this tradition made giving birth an easy and short delivery. This… ...
Read MoreFashions of Nunavut
The fashions of Nunavut will be well presented in Vancouver during the Olympics at the Canada`s Northern House. It has been quite the journey for the Inuit of Nunavut for the last half a century. From being born in an igloo to living in a modernized world, it was challenging at times through this fast transition. Our fashions were made out of necessity in the beginning. With no… ...
Read MoreInuit Arts and Fashions
Hello people, The Olympics are nearing and there will be Inuit art on display and for sale, come see our fashions, language and culture at the Canada`s Northern House in Vancouver. See you Theresie Tungilik http://theresie-tungilik.com/ Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, Canada… Continue reading
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Your inside look at Inuit Art.
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