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Community life

Discover the community life of Igloolik, where social relations are based on solidarity and cooperation. In this society, a harmonious life environment is created by relationships not only between human beings but also between them and their surrounding world. Such relationships are strengthened through the many events of community life, such as games and festivities. Additionally, despite a gendered division of labour, the boundary between men and women is porous. Gender roles exist above all to complement each other.

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Shovel made of white bone, seen from the front, showing a slightly curved handle. The leather scoop, beige on one side and dark brown on the other, is sewn along the edges of its frame. A hand-grip made of white bone, attached by a leather strap, is positioned in the middle of the shovel.

Tools

The tools of Igloolik men and women attest to their ingenuity and creativity.
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Four little bone spheres in a line. The polished bones are golden brown in colour and have a slightly rough texture.

Games

For Igloolik Inuit, traditional games are not only a source of entertainment but also an...
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Brown leather mask, seen from the front, with eye openings, eyebrows, a moustache, and a fur goatee. It is adorned with embossed leather patterns and has leather strings to put it on.

Rituals and ceremonies

Rituals and ceremonies, notably shamanic ones, were central to the lives of Igloolik Inuit,...
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