inuit_ppt_presentation9THgradeSSgroup.pptx

Helpful power point presentation about the inuit population, for a 9th grade class. 11 great slides, with pictures and designs.

1. THE INUIT By: Jia, Amani, Clara V, Clara M

2. . Who are they? Inuk Northern regions of canada Inuit homeland =Inuit Nunangat Land 🌳 Water 🌊 Ice 🧊

3. Different parts of northern Canada, are home to different tribes Nunavik Nunatsiavut Nunavut Inuvialuit (AKA Inuit)

4. Challenges where they live? Extreme Weather Conditions Diminishing ice, warmer winters and changes to weather patterns Modern life affecting the inuit !  How do they survive? insulated homes  (igloos) caribou skins

5. Since 1950s and 1960s In 2016 over 50% of Inuit in Inuit Nunangat r eported overcrowded living conditions Causing chronic health conditions Obesity Diabetes R espiratory infections. Higher suicide rate Challenges where they live?

6. What are their traditions, culture, and beliefs? Traditions/Cultures: Quviasukvik  - festival  Follow animal migration Traditional games and sports Nature Survival Skills Traditional Clothing Sculpture Beliefs & values:  Nuuqatigiitsiarniq : Respecting others Tunnganarniq : welcoming Pijitsirniq : Serving families and/or communities Aajiiqatigiinniq : Decision making through discussion Spirituality Raven Quviasukvik – The Inuit Winter Festival & Christmas Raven

7. What language do they speak and what are their ethnic groups? Inuktitut There are 8 main Inuit Ethnic Groups (but we are going to focus on the these 4)

8. the Labradormiut (Labrador)​ 4 Main Inuit Ethnic Groups  Labradormiut  (Labrador) Inuinnait  (Copper) Iglulingmuit  ( Iglulik ) Netsilingmiut  (Netsilik) 

9. The History of Inuit Overview of Inuit history spanning 4,000 years. Emergence around 1050 CE Contact with: E xplorers T raders M issionaries S cientists Impact of Colonization: Policies enforcing assimilation R esidential schools F orced relocations Cultural Persistence: Despite challenges, Inuit culture endures But loss some traditional features.

10. What does their everyday life look like? Hunting and Fishing Igloos and Snow Houses Transportation: Inuit often use sleds pulled by dogs or snowmobiles Language and Culture: The Inuit have their own languages and unique cultural traditions Modern Amenities: in some communities these are not available!

11. THANK YOU Kahoot link