Comparative Study of Oral and Written History of Igloolik, NWT

Regions: Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut

Tags: social sciences, oral history, Inuit, life history

Principal Investigator: Bravo, Michael (2)
Licence Number: 12236
Organization: Cambridge University
Licensed Year(s): 1992 1988
Issued: Jan 01, 1992
Project Team: Self

Objective(s): To investigate concepts of authority and credibility (e.g. unipkaat) to see how they differ from those of written history; to discuss historical conclusions based on 1988 research to check the facts and clarify interpretations;

Project Description: The researcher will construct a framework for presenting Inuit history in written form without losing the unique qualities of the spoken form. He will investigate concepts of authority and credibility to see how they differ from those of written history. As well, he will discuss historical conclusions based on research completed in 1988 to check the facts and clarify interpretations.