Inuit Mythology
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The Sun: Malina
Malina is the Sun goddess of the Inuit people who live in Greenland. The word "Inuit" means ...Read more
The Moon: Anningan
Anningan is the name of the Moon god of some of the Inuit people that live in Greenland. The ...Read more
The Sea: Sedna
Sedna was the sea spirit according to the peoples of northern Canada and Greenland, known as ...Read more
Inuit Culture, Traditions, and History
Traditional Inuit way of life was influenced by the harsh climate and stark landscapes of the ...Read more
Photo Album of Inuit Experience at the Turn of the Last Century
A truly unique photo album of Inuit life at the turn of the last century ...Read more
Inuit Culture in a Warming Arctic
The Arctic is warming quickly, faster than other places on Earth. Inuit people who live there ...Read more
Video: Exploring the Arctic by Dog Sled
For four months a team of explorers and educators led by Will Steger explored Baffin Island ...Read moreHistorical Events
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