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Inuit Astronomy and Cosmology
Principal Investigator: MacDonald, John
Licensed Year(s): 1993 1991
Summary: Information will continue to be gathered from Iglulingmiut on arctic celestial and atmospheric phenomena including associated terminologies, mythologies and legends. Inuit star and constellation names will be linked to the European equivalents. The Inuit lunar calendar and the role of stars in the determination of seasonal times will also be examined. The project is expected to be completed thi...
Licensed Year(s): 1993 1991
Summary: Information will continue to be gathered from Iglulingmiut on arctic celestial and atmospheric phenomena including associated terminologies, mythologies and legends. Inuit star and constellation names will be linked to the European equivalents. The Inuit lunar calendar and the role of stars in the determination of seasonal times will also be examined. The project is expected to be completed thi...
Igloolik Oral History Project
Principal Investigator: Qulaut, George
Licensed Year(s): 1991
Summary: In-depth audiotaped interviews are conducted with selected Iglulingmiut elders on a wide range of topics including: life-histories, wildlife biology, hunting techniques, sewing methods, skin reparation, diet, education, philosophy, astronomy, climatology, treatment of illness and folk-lore. The tapes are transcribed, translated, word-processed and edited....
Licensed Year(s): 1991
Summary: In-depth audiotaped interviews are conducted with selected Iglulingmiut elders on a wide range of topics including: life-histories, wildlife biology, hunting techniques, sewing methods, skin reparation, diet, education, philosophy, astronomy, climatology, treatment of illness and folk-lore. The tapes are transcribed, translated, word-processed and edited....
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