Inuit

Artists in the Arctic

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Christine Lalonde
Inuit Art Quarterly, vol. 18, no. 3, Fall, 2003, pp. 40-42
Description
Curator discusses how both Inuit and non-Inuit works were incorporated into the exhibition held at the National Gallery of Canada, 2003. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to p. 40.
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The Artists Speak

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Author/Creator
Ovilu Goo-Doyle
Marybelle Mitchell
Inuit Art Quarterly, vol. 7, no. 2, 1992, pp. 26-34
Description
Three Inuit artists, Iyola Kingwatsiak, Kananginak Pootoogook, and Jimmy Manning, are interviewed by telephone after attending the Conference on Inuit Art. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 26.
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The Artists Speak

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Author/Creator
Peter Millard
Inuit Art Quarterly, vol. 7, no. 3, Summer/Fall, 1992, pp. 17-21
Description
Two Inuit artists, Oviloo Tunnillie and Martha Tickiq, are interviewed at the Mario Scott Gallery in Vancouver. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 17.
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Artists, Weavers, Movers and Shakers

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Author/Creator
Beverly Goldfarb
Inuit Art Quarterly, vol. 4, no. 2, Spring, 1989, pp. 14-18
Description
History of the Pangnirtung Weave Shop. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll down to appropriate page.
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Arts From the Arctic: A Celebratory Exhibition

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Author/Creator
Jan Ingram
Inuit Art Quarterly, vol. 8, no. 3, Fall, 1993, pp. 34-37
Description
Review on an exhibition at the Anchorage Museum of History and Art until September 19, 1993 in which art from Canada, Alaska, Greenland, Russia and Lapland was displayed. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 34.
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Arviat Stone Sculpture: Born of the Struggle with an Uncompromising Medium.

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Author/Creator
Ingo Hessel
Inuit Art Quarterly, vol. 5, no. 1, Winter, 1990, pp. [4]-15
Description
Argues that although sculptures have been labelled crude and unsophisticated, this is due to the nature of local materials, not the artists' abilities. Includes brief description of works by Luke Anowtalik, Susan Ootnooyuk, John Pangnark, Margaret Uyauperq Aniksak, Elizabeth Nutaraluk Aulatjut, and Lucy Tasseor Tutsweetok. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll down to appropriate page.
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The Ashoona Family of Cape Dorset

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Author/Creator
Alison Gillmor
Inuit Art Quarterly, vol. 10, no. 2, Summer, 1995, pp. 38-39
Description
Exhibition review from the Winnipeg Art Gallery, 1994-1995. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 38.
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Asingit: Inuit Art from the Macdonald Stewart Centre

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Author/Creator
Judith Nasby
Inuit Art Quarterly, vol. 17, no. 3, Fall, 2002, pp. 48-54
Description
Curator discusses subject matter of works in the exhibition. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to p. 48.
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Assessing the Language of Aboriginal Canadian Children: Towards a More Culturally Valid Approach

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Alice Eriks-Brophy
Canadian Journal of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, vol. 38, no. 2, Service Delivery to First Nations, Inuit and Métis in Canada: Part 2, Summer, 2014, pp. 152-173
Description
"This article discusses questions and issues to be considered when conducting language assessments with Canadian Aboriginal children."
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Assessment of the Factual Basis of Certain Allegations Made Before the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs Concerning the Relocation of Inukjuak Inuit Families in the 1950s: Report

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Hickling Corporation
Description
Response to assertions by the Inuit that the ill-considered policy, which resulted in 92 Inuit being moved to two locations on uninhabited and inhospitable High Arctic islands, was solely motivated by the government's goal of protecting and reinforcing Canadian sovereignty in the region.
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Les Assistants de Recherche Amérindiens en Tant que Médiateurs Culturels: Expériences en Milieux Innu et Atikamekw du Québec

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Paul Charest
Études Inuit Studies, vol. 29, no. 1-2, Préserver la Langue et les Savoirs / Preserving Language and Knowledge, 2005, pp. 115-129
Description
Examines projects which involved collaborations between non-Aboriginal researchers and local Aboriginal research assistants. .
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Asymmetrical Spondylolysis

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Charles F. Merbs
American Journal of Physical Anthropology, vol. 119, no. 2, October 2002, pp. 156-174
Description
Study examined skeletons to learn more about the process of bone separation that produces this condition.
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At the Autumn River Camp, Part 2

Alternate Title
At the Autumn River Camp, Part Two
Netsilik Series
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Quentin Brown
Description
Shows traditional way of life for nomadic Netsilik Inuit as they move again. The men construct an igloo and build a sleigh of skins, frozen fish and caribou antlers. Duration: 33:06.
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At the Caribou Crossing Place: Part 1

Alternate Title
At the Caribou Crossing Place: Part One
Netsilik Series
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Quentin Brown
Description
Shows the traditional way of life for nomadic Netsilik Inuit at camp in early autumn. A woman works on caribou hides, men return from hunting caribou and a boy is picking berries. Duration 30:17
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At the Caribou Crossing Place: Part 2

Alternate Title
At the Caribou Crossing Place: Part Two
Netsilik Series
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Quentin Brown
Description
Shows traditional nomadic way of life of the Netsilik Inuit at camp. In anticipation of the caribou hunt, they build a row of inukshuits, to aid in the hunt. Duration: 29:26
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At the Spring Sea Ice Camp: Part 1

Alternate Title
At the Spring Sea Ice Camp: Part One
Netsilik Series
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Quentin Brown
Description
Shows traditional nomadic way of life of the Netsilik Inuit as as they travel across the sea ice by dog sled and build igloos. Boy practices throwing his spear and a woman makes sealskin boots. Duration: 26:40.
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At the Spring Sea Ice Camp: Part 2

Alternate Title
At the Spring Sea Ice Camp: Part Two
Netsilik Series
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Quentin Brown
Description
Shows traditional nomadic way of life of the Netsilik Inuit. Men hunt seal to skin, polar bear dries and people eat raw fish. Duration: 36:35.
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Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner

Alternate Title
Fast Runner Trilogy
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Zacharias Kunuk
Description
Acclaimed film based on an Inuit story about an evil shaman's curse which causes competition, conflict and death in the community of Igloolik. Includes English subtitles. Duration: 2:41:12
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Atanarjuat, the Fast Runner and Its Audiences

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Arnold Krupat
Critical Inquiry, vol. 33, no. 3, Spring, 2007, pp. 606-631
Description
Discusses the three groups that the film tries to appeal to and on what level they interpret it; the Inuit community, those "Southerners" who attempt see it through Inuit eyes, and those who simply view it superficially.
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Atautsikkut: When Two Actions Happen Together

Alternate Title
Inuit Studies Conference ; 17th, 2010
[Inuit People and the Aboriginal World]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Raigelee Alorut
Alana Johns
Description
Examines the syntax of Inuktitut by looking at the grammatical properties of oral text.
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Atuaqnik: The Duration and Demise of a Native Newspaper

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Robin McGrath
Native Studies Review, vol. 7, no. 1, 1991, pp. 94-102
Description
Looks at problems during the the life cycle of the independent, bilingual newspaper published in Northern Quebec between January 1979 and July 1980.
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