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 ==== Paradox ==== ==== Paradox ====
-The Inuit, who almost rely on meat, remains one of the healthiest people groups in the world. [([[https://www.discovermagazine.com/health/the-inuit-paradox|Discover Magazine]])]+The Inuit, who almost rely on meat, remain one of the healthiest people groups in the world. [([[https://www.discovermagazine.com/health/the-inuit-paradox|Discover Magazine]])] 
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 +==== Indigenous people of the Arctic regions ==== 
 +The Inuit are indigenous people of the Arctic regions of Alaska, Canada, and Greenland. [([[https://www.polarpod.fr/en/encyclopaedia/arctic/6-history-and-geography/5-the-inuit-people|Polar POD]])] 
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 +==== Rich cultural heritage ==== 
 +The Inuit have a rich cultural heritage, including storytelling, drumming, and song. [([[https://hivshu.com/lectures.html|Hivshu]])] 
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 +==== Relationship with the natural environment ==== 
 +The Inuit have a unique relationship with the natural environment, relying on hunting and fishing for survival. [([[https://online.ucpress.edu/elementa/article/8/1/025/112324/An-update-on-Inuit-perceptions-of-their-changing|University of California Press]])] 
 + 
 +==== Spiritual connection ==== 
 +The Inuit have a strong spiritual connection to the land and animals, with a belief in spirits and the afterlife. [([[https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/blog/the-greenland-inuit-s-belief-of-soul-and-body|Oceanwide Expeditions]])] 
 + 
 +==== Inuktitut ==== 
 +The Inuit language, Inuktitut, is spoken by a majority of Inuit people and has several dialects. [([[https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/inuktitut|The Canadian Encyclopedia]])] 
 + 
 +==== Unique clothing style ==== 
 +The Inuit have a unique clothing style, including parkas, mukluks, and fur hats, designed to withstand harsh weather conditions. [([[https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/art-americas/native-north-america/native-american-arctic/a/arctic-clothing|Khan Academy]])] 
 + 
 +==== Traditional art ==== 
 +The Inuit are known for their traditional art, including soapstone carvings, ivory sculptures, and printmaking. [([[https://nanooq.ca/history-inuit-art/|Nanooq]])] 
 + 
 +==== Historically semi-nomadic ==== 
 +The Inuit were historically semi-nomadic, moving seasonally to follow food sources. [([[https://www.qtcommission.ca/sites/default/files/public/thematic_reports/thematic_reports_english_nuutauniq.pdf|Qikiqtani Truth Commission]])] 
 + 
 +==== Shamanism ==== 
 +The Inuit have a deep history of shamanism and spiritual practices, including the use of drums and masks. [([[https://www.jstor.org/stable/40316353|JSTOR]])] 
 + 
 +==== Tradition of sharing and cooperation ==== 
 +The Inuit have a strong tradition of sharing and cooperation, with a focus on community well-being. [([[https://www.relations-inuit.chaire.ulaval.ca/sites/relations-inuit.chaire.ulaval.ca/files/InuitWay_e.pdf|PAUKTUUTIT INUIT WOMEN OF CANADA]])] 
 + 
 +==== Cultural suppression ==== 
 +The Inuit have faced significant challenges, including cultural suppression and loss of traditional lands. [([[https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/89-653-x/89-653-x2019003-eng.htm|Statistics Canada]])] 
 + 
 +==== Preserving culture ==== 
 +Inuit communities are working to preserve their culture, language, and traditions for future generations. [([[https://www.canadahelps.org/en/giving-life/the-resurgence-of-indigenous-cultures-and-languages-in-the-canadian-north/|Canada Helps]])] 
 + 
 +==== Growing political voice ==== 
 +The Inuit have a growing political voice, including representation in the Canadian Parliament and regional governance bodies. [([[https://jsis.washington.edu/news/an-overview-of-inuit-governance-organizations-in-the-arctic/|University of Washington]])] 
  
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