Inuit

Culture

Inuit Myths and Legends

December 15, 2011, By Davina Choy
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Discover a handful of Inuit legends, including the story of Sedna the sea goddess, Qalupalik the underwater child predator, and the owl who married a goose!

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Culture, History

Inuit Words and Knowledge about Snow and Ice

December 14, 2011, By Mélanie Fafard

It is often said that the Inuit have dozens of words to refer to “snow” and “ice.” Intrigued, I researched the topic on the web, to get more information. I found different sites treating the subject, but I think that unfortunately, the majority of those who say something about it do not have much expertise [...]

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Literature, Stories About Storytellers

Stories About Storytellers: James Houston

December 9, 2011, By Douglas Gibson
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TCE Blog is proud to present an excerpt from Douglas Gibson’s new book, Stories About Storytellers. Enjoy an excerpt on author, hunter, and Igloo Dweller, James Houston.

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Inside TCE

Curling, Snowbirds, and Winter Animals

December 7, 2011, By Davina Choy
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Winter is quintessentially Canadian, and this year it gets special treatment from our editors, who have written a bundle of articles on the subject. Here, we highlight some favourites.

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