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Inuit Architecture: Ancient wisdom, future survival

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04 July 2016

12574 ḵing gan

 Inuit Architecture, including the iglu and qarmaq, continue to be useful in the north as survival shelters. Buildings from Inuit tradition are also important ways of knowing about snow and the land. This video was made with the support of Climate Change and Health Adaptation Program for Northern First Nations and Inuit Communities, Dr. Nancy Mackin Architect project lead, Mark Hadlari videographer, Attima Hadlari narrates, music by Tanya Tagaq (used by permission). 

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Sg̱aasguu:

9m 26s

Ts’ahlgid:

architecture, iglu, Inuit qaujimajatuqangit, qarmaq, traditional knowledge

Languages:

English

Location:

cambridge bay

Ḵwaan sda: Kugluktuk | ᖁᕐᓗᖅᑐᖅ