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Inuit Northern Native Tribes

The Inuit are the indigenous people native to the Arctic regions of North America and Greenland. Known for their ingenuity and crafts, the Inuit have occupied the Arctic for over 5,000 years.

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How do eskimos start a fire in the arctic?

Technology would have influenced the Eskimos by now, they are definitely modern applications being used to create fire. They would easily use gasoline, etc to generate fire. Whale oil for instance is an alternate flammable agent that they would use, rubbing two sticks together which would generate heat from the friction is still applicable though it would take longer.

How are Eskimo religious leaders chosen?

They are chosen for their bravery.

Prior to missionary activity, Inuit religious leaders were shaman who often underwent lengthy and arduous training and only the strongest and bravest lead the tribe. Shamans were intermediaries between the Inuit and the various spiritual forces that influenced the people. Inuit life in Pre-Christian days required strict adherence to various prohibitions and rules of conduct, so the role of the Shaman was usually to determine transgressors and to prescribe appropriate atonement.

What are the weapons Tlingit use in war?

Historically Tlingits fashioned tools with natural tools made of rock, copper, and wood. Tlingit would hunt, but concentrated heavily on Salmon fishing. Today's Tlingits hunt like any other person would, both using traditional tools and modern technology.

What games did the Eskimo children play?

Blanket Toss Originally a large durable blanket was made by sewing together several walrus hides. The blanket was about 10 to 12 feet wide. One player would sit or stand in the middle of the blanket, and a group of twenty or thirty players would spread out around the blanket and vatapult the middle person high into the air. try it it is fun

Subarctic Aboriginals- Way Of Life?

The Aboriginals way of life was to live peacfully with one another. There were no laws. Aborgines believe (or used to) that you should share everything you have with your tribe / family.

When did the inuit live?

The Inuit are still living mostly in Northern Canada , the North West Territories and the Yukon and of course in Nunavut.

well, the question asks "when did thet live" not "were they lived" so get your word right!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

How do you sell a refrigerator to an eskimos?

Even if Eskimos live in cold places they need a refrigerator to keep your food products as you cant leave them outside even though your surroundings are cool. Also you can control the temperature inside a refrigerator while you cannot control the room temperature. This could be a major factor in selling a refrigerator to a eskimo

How do eskimos protect themselves from the biting cold?

Eskimos protect themselves from the cold in several differing ways. One of the mian ways, as to how they maintain their heat is by their diet. Their diet consists mainly of fatty foods, and this contributes to their body so as to keep them warm. Also, over time the skin of those living in biting cold conditions has adapted to become suitable for the weather. For example, the Eskimos have harder skin, so as to protect themselves from the cold.

As well as this, traditional tribes such as the Eskimos have devised cunning strategies of garment making so as to keep themselves warm. An example of this is the Eskimo boots, in which the outside consists of seal hide.Sometimes when they're desperate they have sex or something related to doing it.

How do Inuits survive the harsh conditions?

They survive by using the environment for their food. They fish, and have animals.

Why eskimos make double walled houses of blocks of ice?

Ice is readily available for them, and it is a good insulator.

What did eskimos make there living as?

They inhabit the area from Siberia to Alaska traditionally. They don't really have a specific job. They just keep their tribe surviving.

Other answer

The ones in Canada are in contact with us. They are very productive people, participating in governmental activities construction of towns. They also keep their traditional ways of hunting cooking religious beliefs

What role did the Inuit elders have?

They had the roles of telling the children stories and making sure the children knew their background and making sure the children could control their souroundings.

How do eskimos keep them warm?

By having central heating. By the way, the word "Eskimo" is considered a mild racial slur by the Inuit.

And please, no one repeat that stupid line about food being put in a refrigerator to keep it from freezing. I know it is a good test of gullability, and a fine way to see if a person has any concept of science, engineering, or common sense, but it just isn't funny anymore.

Where are eskimos from?

eskimos are found in alaska. along with the inuits, those are the two main tribes of native north america.

What were the different roles between the Inuit men and the Inuit women?

the roles of the Inuit women were simple. They would make clothes for their family, cook for their family, and take care of the children. If necessary, they would go hunting or go fishing for fish.

How do Inuits hunt polarbear?

the Inuit people used a weapon called the unaq which (was basically a harpoon) to hunt the seal's and whales

What rituals did the Inuit have?

The Inuit nation has many celebrations and traditions that are significant to its people. They can include following the traditional religion as well as participating in ceremonies of marriage and coming of life.

How do you say lovely in eskimo?

Eskimo is not a language. The people known as Yupik, Inupiat, and Aleut speak many languages.

Where would you go to visit Inuit people?

Inuits live up north in the north west territories =)

What do the Inuit people do in their spare time?

They listen to stories, dance, do crafts, play games, and hunt.

Can you tell me facts about the Inuit?

Inuit Indians are nomadic people.

Inut Indians live in a tupiq,Alaskan sod house ,and in iglooos

Where did the Inuit Indian come from?

To my understanding, our northern native American friends, Aleuts, Inuit, and Yupik are considered Eskimos. The Aleuts came from the Aleutian islands. The first ancestors of Inuit and Aleuts came over from the North Eastern Asia, by the Bering Strait, 30.000 years ago.

What do inuit children do all day?

Inuit children are just like any other child in America. They play video games, watch television, play outside, but the biggest difference is that all of them also help with food. Some of what they do is helping gut fish, smoke fish, and prepare for cooking.