Inuit Astronomy and Cosmology
Régions: Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut
étiquettes: social sciences, anthropology, traditional knowledge, astronomy
| chercheur principal: | MacDonald, John (4) |
| Nᵒ de permis: | 11035 |
| Organisation: | Science Institute of the N.W.T. |
| Année(s) de permis: |
1993
1991
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| Délivré: | janv. 01, 1991 |
| Équipe de projet: | Self |
Objectif(s): To gather information from Igloolik Inuit elders on Arctic celestial and atmospheric phenomena including associated terminologies, mythologies and legends.
Description du projet: The Researcher will gather information from Igloolik Inuit elders on Arctic celestial and atmospheric phenomena including associated terminologies, mythologies and legends. Inuit star and constellation names will be linked to their European equivalents. An examination of the Inuit lunar calendar and the role of stars in the determination of seasonal time will also be undertaken.
