Inuit & Innu

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Long, Rough Osmosis

Long, Rough Osmosis

A Political History of Nunavik, Part 2

From: Wrestling with Colonialism on Steroids

In the concluding chapter, Zebedee discusses Quebec separatism, and why Inuit peoples have rejected the separatist movement. 9 $0.90 Add
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My Role Was to Lead and Make Things Work

My Role Was to Lead and Make Things Work

From: Let's Move On

Okalik discusses his time in office after the creation of Nunavut in 1999, speking about the Bathurst mandate and various political decisions and his involvement in them. 8 $0.80 Add
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My Studies Made me a Proud Inuk

My Studies Made me a Proud Inuk

From: Let's Move On

Paul Okalik speaks about his studies and time at Carleton University, discussing the adversity and struggles he overcame and his interest in Law. He also comments on his issues with the Canadian … 8 $0.80 Add
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Nunavut: The Long Road Before

Nunavut: The Long Road Before

Historical Context by Louis McComber

From: Let's Move On

Louis McComber gives a thorough account of the history of Nunavut. 47 $4.70 Add
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Pathways in Geography and Ethnology, 1884-1886: Inuit, Environment, and Beliefs / The American Period, September 1884 - March 1885: Searching for Scientific Grounding and Responses

Pathways in Geography and Ethnology, 1884-1886: Inuit, Environment, and Beliefs / The American Period, September 1884 – March 1885: Searching for Scientific Grounding and Responses

Chapters 5 and 6

From: The Franz Boas Enigma

Chapter 5 looks at the aftermath of his sojourn with the Inuit and whalers, as he travelled between the USA and Europe, until his immigration to the United States. Chapter 6 discusses Boas’ … 10 $1.00 Add
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Preface

Preface

From: Let's Move On

A Preface by Hon. Paul Aarulaaq Quassa, Premier of Nunavut, December 2017 5 $0.50 Add
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Return to Germany, March 1885 - July 1886: Seeking and Testing Academic Pursuits in Geography / Baffin-Land - Surveys and Inuit Place Names, 1885: Coping with Map Design and Language

Return to Germany, March 1885 – July 1886: Seeking and Testing Academic Pursuits in Geography / Baffin-Land – Surveys and Inuit Place Names, 1885: Coping with Map Design and Language

Chapters 7 and 8

From: The Franz Boas Enigma

Chapter 7 covers the period of Boas’ life after he returned to Germany, detailing his feelings, travels, research and lectures. Chapter 8 starts as Boas is finishing his influential book … 16 $1.60 Add
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Southern Canada Did Not Get Developed Without National Support

Southern Canada Did Not Get Developed Without National Support

From: Let's Move On

Okalik discusses his experiences with colleagues from other territories and provinces as well as with Greenland. He speaks more about his policy decisions and the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement. 12 $1.20 Add
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Still Frozen in Time!

Still Frozen in Time!

From: Let's Move On

Okalik describes his vision/ideals for progress in Nunavut. 9 $0.90 Add
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“... the elementary relationship between land and people ...”: Geographical and Ethnological Paradigms / Early Geographical Studies, 1881-1883: Inuit Occupancy in the Arctic

“… the elementary relationship between land and people …”: Geographical and Ethnological Paradigms / Early Geographical Studies, 1881-1883: Inuit Occupancy in the Arctic

Chapters 1 and 2

From: The Franz Boas Enigma

Chapter 1 discusses Franz Boas’ life and research/various publications and their importance as well as explores his interests, academic directions, and influences. Chapter 2 explores … 20 $2.00 Add
The Franz Boas Enigma

The Franz Boas Enigma

Inuit, Arctic, and Sciences

“… Franz Boas has remained an enigma, so misunderstood as a person and so often misrepresented as an anthropologist.” William S. Willis, Jr. How did Franz Boas become the … 188 View
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Vagaries of Arctic Geography, 1886: Landscapes and Human Occupancy / Getting settled in the United States, 1886-1888: Ethnological and Geographical Writings

Vagaries of Arctic Geography, 1886: Landscapes and Human Occupancy / Getting settled in the United States, 1886-1888: Ethnological and Geographical Writings

Chapters 9 and 10

From: The Franz Boas Enigma

Chapter 9 begins after the publication of Baffin-Land, discussing its author’s enthusiasm, reception of the book, its structure/contents (chapter by chapter). It also comments on his … 21 $2.10 Add
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We Had to Make the Government Work

We Had to Make the Government Work

From: Let's Move On

The author recounts his life after graduation in the field of law and later politics. He talks about the early days after being elected and the political decisions he made. 15 $1.50 Add
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We Used to Deal With Problems Right Away, and Move On

We Used to Deal With Problems Right Away, and Move On

From: Let's Move On

Okalik speaks on his preferred methods for conflict resolution and the Inuit conflict resolution system. He critiques the Canadian justice system and touches on mental health response and needed … 7 $0.70 Add
Wrestling with Colonialism on Steroids

Wrestling with Colonialism on Steroids

Quebec Inuit Fight for Their Homeland

For decades, the Inuit of northern Québec were among the most neglected people in Canada. It took The Battle of James Bay, 1971-1975, for the governments in Québec City and Ottawa to … 132 View
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You Have to be Decisive, and Act Quickly

You Have to be Decisive, and Act Quickly

From: Let's Move On

Okalik speaks about the difficulties of finding balance during his early days in office and expands on some of his and his government’s decisions surrounding decentralization, education, … 8 $0.80 Add