Inuit Daily Life PDF

Curriculum Connection Name: ________________________ 36 A1.2, A3.3, A3.7 Clothing – What clothing do they wear? The Inuit need thick and warm clothi...

Curriculum Connection Name: ________________________ 36 A1.2, A3.3, A3.7 Clothing – What clothing do they wear? The Inuit need thick and warm clothing to survive the cold temperatures. They use animal furs to make jackets, pants, shirts, and boots. Their jackets are called anoraks and are made from caribou and seal skin. To make the jackets even warmer, they line the inside with fur from foxes, polar bears, and rabbits. Transportation – How do they get around? The Inuit need to travel large distances to hunt. On land, they use dog sleds called qamutiks. They bred strong dogs from wolves and dogs that eventually became the husky dog breed. These dogs pull the sleds that are made from whale bones and wood. On water, the Inuit use two types of boats. For hunting, they use kayaks and for getting around, they use long boats called umiaqs. An umiaq looks like a large canoe. Hunting – What animals do they hunt? The Inuit people are unable to farm, as nothing grows in the cold temperatures. They need to hunt for their food instead. They use harpoons to hunt seals, walruses, and bowhead whales. They also eat wild berries and fish. Their high fat diet gives them the energy they need to survive the cold temperatures. Governance – Who are the government leaders? In Nunavut, the Inuit people live in small communities that are far apart from each other. They elect 19 people, who then choose the government leader and ministers. The government leader works with the Canadian government to ensure the Inuit people have a voice in Canada. © Super Simple Sheets supersimplesheets.com