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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.
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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.
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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.
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