Ethnozoological Investigations in Igloolik, N.W.T.

Regions: Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut

Tags: biology, traditional knowledge, wildlife, Inuit, invertebrates, ethnology, zoology, fauna

Principal Investigator: Randa, Vladimir (4)
Licence Number: 10135
Organization: Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique
Licensed Year(s): 1992 1990 1988
Issued: Jan 01, 1990
Project Team: Self

Objective(s): To continue investigations in ethnozoology of the Iglulik Inuit and to add to previously (1985, 1988) collected data; to complete the identification of small terrestrial and water vertebrates and invertebrates; to study the Inuit's knowledge and representations related to these animals; to collect information concerning the zoological terminology.

Project Description: The Researcher will continue to investigate the ethnozoology of the Iglulik Inuit and to add to previously (1985, 1988) collected data. He will complete the identification of small terrestrial and water vertebrates and invertebrates and study the Inuit's knowledge and representations related to these animals. Information on zoological terminology will also be collected.