This is a collection of words, photos and video clips about the Baffin Bay Inuit Peoples .. and their continual inspirational strength., .. to retain their traditional spiritual their history and culture..their respect.. and to secure the safety for all of life..., on our Mother Earth. There is also a longer and more intensive Part 2 to this video, but, I suggest starting with this one, to make following everything a little easier.
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The word “Eskimo”, is an offensive term that has been used historically, to describe the Inuit People, throughout their homeland, Inuit Nunangat, in the arctic regions of Alaska, Greenland and Canada, as well as the Yupik of Alaska and northeastern Russia and the Inupiat of Alaska. Now considered derogatory in Canada, the term was used extensively in popular culture and by researchers, writers and the general public, throughout the world. The word was popularly understood to mean “eaters of raw meat,” but, is now thought to have originated from an Innu-aimun (Montagnais) word, meaning “one who laces snowshoes.” The Baffin Island Inuit People live on Baffin Island, the largest island in the Arctic Archipelago and in the territory of Nunavut. As part of the Qikiqtaaluk Region of Nunavut, Baffin Island is home to a number of Inuit communities, including Iqaluit, Pangnirtung, Pond Inlet, Clyde River, Arctic Bay, Kimmirut and Nanisivik. Baffin Island has been inhabited by the Inuit People for thousands of years. Inuit from Baffin Island are said to be descendants of the Thule People, who expanded eastward across Canada. from Alaska, in the 12th and 13th centuries. The Baffin Island Inuit (like other modern Inuit) share biological and cultural links with their Thule ancestors.
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I claim no ownership of any of the clips, video, music and words expressed in this video...and employ my borrowing of them with much respect and thanks. Credits are also given at the end of the video...and below. ****No personal monetization is being done with this video, by me..., nor am I receiving any other benefits from any of this video.****. It is meant for all.., to heal, teach, discuss, inspire and inform...and share.
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I thank.., with much respect: The Iglulik People..; The Baffin Island Inuit People..; Inuit Elder Patrick Cheechoo..; THE SACRED (“Ways Of Knowledge, Sources Of Life”) - Peggy Beck, Anna Lee Walters & Nia Francisco..; Prelinger Archive.; Jeff Quitney..; Iliminaq..; Coast..; Explore Documentary Films..; Rather Odd Journey Project..; Katajjait..; Smithsonian Folkways Recordings..; Ungava Bay Singers & Dancers..; Wikipedia.com..; Orchard Music..; Traditional Music Channel..; Tanya Tagaq..; The Ulukhaktok Western Drummers and Dancers..; Tony Devlin..; Dwight Allen..; Carlos Nakai.. and to all the other brothers and sisters out there, who have contributed to this video in any way.
Chi Miigwetch!..
Many Blessings & Thanks..!
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