CULTURE
The language, communication, their existence, spirituality,
giving, kindness, food, family, and innovation are just a few of the numerous
aspects of Inuit culture. Although each of the 25 villages in Nunavut is a
little bit distinct the Inuit people as a whole are known for their generosity,
obligation, friendliness, and respect. They also enjoy humor, strength, and
logic.
Culture and language are interwoven in the Inuit. Since the
beginning of duration, Inuit culture has been passed on transmitted orally.
They are numerous varieties of the same Inuit language spoken in Nunavut. Inuit
frequently referred to ourselves as "Inuit," which in Inuktitut
indicates "The People," and Nunavut is translated as "Our
Place."
Staying in harmony with the environment, other people, and
supplies has been essential to Inuit existence. Inuit hold a high regard for
individuals, nature, and all other living things. Inuit have had to be
accountable, disciplined, useful, and patient in order to survive in the cold
Arctic.
The Land
Spirituality
Sharing/Friendliness
Food
Family
Art
Seal hunts is in the spring. Everybody rejoices when the
seal is caught as that offers fresh meat for everyone. Additionally, it
produces clam fat oil for the quill, a half-moon-shaped stone oil lamp that
offers illumination throughout dark winter nights. Summer brings in a lot of
joy. Hunting for bird eggs is done. Berries are harvested and Arctic char is
captured, dried out, and added to various dishes. For diversity, caribou had
been chopped and dried. While a small number of Inuit still use dog sleds,
trucks and snowmobiles have mostly replaced them. To the winter, when there is
few hunters possible due to fewer days, arctic char fishing and caribou hunting
are stored off in the autumn. This is the season with folk music, social
gatherings and drum dance.
Inuit culture lays a high value on spirituality. Inuit
individuals have traditionally possessed a spirit of happiness in the face of
adversity. The ability to be calm and religious has helped Inuit people endure.
Many Inuit people once engaged in magic. The spirits of Inuit spirits were
called "tuunngait." To heal and treat the sick, people called upon
these spirits. At ceremonies and specialized occasions, psychic or shaman songs
were sung to celebrate the good entities and ward off the evil ones. People's
affinity to the land, regard for the environment, and regard for the animals
were all reflected in good shamanism.
Many Inuit now attend Christian churches. In numerous
settlements all over Nunavut, there thrived congregations of the Roman
Catholic, Pentecostal, and English faiths.
Inuit survived over thousands of years because of their
culture of giving. The Inuit keep sharing a variety of items with outsiders
such as food, property, ideas, and speech. Houses used to be usually open, and
visitors were simply expected to stay. It's hard to image people ringing an
igloo!
The word "hello" is not a real word in Inuktitut.
Inuit simply grin to meet somebody. You must always laugh back, or you run a
chance of appearing either conceited, grumpy, or unwelcoming. Looks and other
forms of movement are frequently used to convey meaning. In this case, raising
one's eyebrows signifies "Yes."
All that affects Inuit culture is connected by food. Inuit
also mostly consume country food, which they catch or collect on the ground. It
costs less yet is greater nutrient-dense as packaged food. Every celebration
used to involve a feast. Since the importance of food giving in Inuit culture,
meals are extremely significant.
Inuit families take very good care of one another and form
close bonds. whatever one's physical state, everyone receives care equally. To
ensure survival, essentials of life are divided with the less fortunate.
Parents instill in kids the value of treating people with respect, just as they
would want to be treated. They are given the resolve and tenacity necessary for
enduring the cold climate. Family remains to play a big role in northeast
culture.
Creativity/Humor
The artistic talent & inventiveness of Nunavut have a
long history. It is home to many skilled musicians, artists, carvers, painters,
storytellers, & writers who contribute to the preservation of culture and
customs. Riot, The Jerry Cans, The Trade-Offs, Northern Haze, and Laakkuluk Williamson
Bathory are several examples of Nunavut performers. The Alienate Arts the
festival, held annually in Iqaluit, brought together artists from across the
region and from Greenland.
Skill games, wrestling matches, throat performing, and drum
dance are all significant components of Inuit culture. The majority of old
Inuit songs are created by hunts recounting their adventures. A classic tune
would be accompanied by a drummer beating their own drum. These tunes are
alluring and enjoyable. Inuit are amusing people who enjoy laughing and telling
pranks. Since it preserves and improves the language and culture, stories is a
crucial component of Inuit culture.
Language
The Nunavut Official Language Act establishes the Inuit
language, English, or French as the three recognized languages of Nunavut. They
and Inuinnaqtun are both of the most widely used dialects of the Inuit
language.
The rules of a separate law known as the Inuit Language
Security Act offer the Inuit language, includes Inuktitut and Inuinnaqtun, the
strongest safety of any of Canada's native tongues. The Inuit Language Security
Act ensures that facilities will be offered in an Inuit language in the two
governmental and commercial sectors.
The law guarantees Inuit who are monolingual would receive
facilities in their preferred tongue. The Act offers time for anyone to prepare
to provide Inuit-language solutions, including the government, enterprises, and
volunteer groups.