Shelter was important before the modern age. Inuits would
build one big igloo for all spaces. Inuits have several rooms for storage and
other uses for today. They can't build basements because of the permafrost.
Shelter is so important that an Inuk man can't marry someone if they don't know
how to build an igloo.
Clothing has changed by the material they use. They still
use traditional clothing but with more modern materials. Inuits still make
their own clothing suited to the environment they live in. They also prefer
animal skins for hunting purposes. Inuits are fighting for Property rights of
their clothing design because none Inuit people are making a profit from them.
Traditional travelling was by kayaks,walking,sleds, and
umiaks. The modern day has put technology into the daily lives. Kayaks are now
motorized. People use snowmobiles,ATV's,trucks and speedboats now. Cruises come
by the coast a lot and transportation of goods are normal done by ship and
barges. People still use dog sleds today but it's a lot fewer.
Customs of the people have changed. The majority of the
religion values of Inuits are now Christianity. Their languages have changed to
French, English and Inuktitut. Names are very important to the culture. When
someone passes away the next child who is born will probably take on the
deceased's name. People used to go to shamans for help but today shamans stay
hidden in fear of the community.
Sources
http://icor.ottawainuitchildrens.com/node/48
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-x5QOSqP3E
Shelter is important in my culture. The homes normally have several rooms like a living, dinning, bathroom, and a bedroom. We have the ability to have basements. The homes here don't have basements in all of them. You don't have to know how to build a house or igloo here. When a person has the ability to provide shelter though they have a higher chance of marrying.
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U.S uses a lot of ways to travel. We use cars, trucks, airplanes, bikes, trucks, barges, and other vehicles to move. When also have subway stations in bigger cities. People walk a lot in cities as well.
The people in U.S are majority Christine and Catholic. The language of the land here is English. Spanish is also very popular in our area. Last names are important here. The last name is normally passed down from parent to offspring by the dads last name.