Inuit Perspectives and Experiences

Program Overview

This course delves into the history and contemporary issues facing Inuit Canadians, exploring topics such as the Eskimo Identification Canada system, the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement, and the impact of climate change and tourism. It examines both Northern and urban Inuit life, providing insights into the complexities of Inuit identity and the challenges they face.

Program Outline

Outline:

This course explores the history of Inuit people through the Eskimo Identification Canada system, the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement, Inuit traditional systems of naming, and the present-day issues of Inuit Canadians. Additionally, this course looks at current issues facing Inuit Canadians such as climate change, the Northwest Passage, tourism, and other topics as they arise. As well as looking at Northern Inuit people, students will examine the complexities of southern-based urban Inuit life.