Inuit History
Until recently, outsiders called the Inuit "Eskimo." Now they prefer their own term, "Inuit," meaning simply "people." There are about 40,000 Inuit in Canada. Here is an overview of their history, from their origins to the creation of Nunavut.

Snow Travel
In ancient Canada, people invented special clothing, footwear and other devices for traveling over cold, snowy landscapes during the winter season. Some of these inventions, such as snowshoes and toboggans, were so effective that people are still using them today.

Aboriginal Fishing
Fishing was a year-round activity for Aboriginal peoples. Historically, Maritime peoples followed seasonal patterns that were often tied to the availability of specific fish.