InuitKultur

InuitKultur refers to the cultural practices of the Inuit, indigenous peoples of the Arctic. They inhabit northern Canada (Inuvialuit, Nunavut, Nunavik), Greenland, Alaska, and historically parts of Chukotka. The traditional economy is based on subsistence hunting of caribou, seal, whale, and fish, with seasonal movements and use of materials like caribou hides and seal skins for clothing and shelter. Dog sleds and qajaq (kayaks) facilitated travel.

Inuit languages, such as Inuktitut, Inuinnaqtun, and Kalaallisut, are central to cultural identity and ongoing revitalization efforts. Artistic expression includes carving in soapstone and ivory, printmaking (notably in Cape Dorset), beadwork, textile arts, and throat singing. Social life centers on family, elders, and community decision-making within regional governance structures and Inuit organizations.

Contemporary context: Inuit culture faces pressures from climate change, globalization, and modernization, but also benefits from strong cultural programs, language courses, and cultural preservation projects. Inuit Circumpolar Council and national/territorial organizations advocate for self-determination, education, and the preservation of cultural practices in a changing Arctic.