The Inuit people are a group that has been culturally recognized by the Canadian governement yet their methods and way of life still seem estranged to the culture of Lower Canada. Located in the Northern reigon, this Canadian culture is heavily regarded as fishing community. Upon European arrival, the Inuit were met with unfair conditions of loss of resources and spread of disease. This decline in Inuit soiety led to a long standing period of isolation within the Northern reigins of Canada. However, due to the rise of warfare in the 20th century, Canadian governments set up army bases along the Northern territory. Along with these bases came the development of e
ducational systems and health services in designated areas that then became heavily populated by the Inuit people. Today, the Inuit people play a viable role in the production of the Canadian economy, participating in the fields of mining, oil and gas, and even politics. The Canadian government has further acknowleged the Inuit as an important cultural group with the naming of the newest Canadian territory, Nunavut, meaning "the land of the Inuit"
The Totem Pole
This is a symbol of Canada predominately found in Vancouver’s Stanley Park. The location was selected, as it originally was a habitation site for Native Canadians. Totem Poles tell a story for the person who carved them; their family, their tribe and the spirits they were trying to appease. The Totem Poles in Stanley Park are a tribute to the Natives and their families that used to inhabit the area.
The Inukshuk
This is a symbol originated from the Inuit Culture. It was originally a landmark or guide for safe travels. In today’s Canadian culture, the Inukshuk can be found and recognized by Canadians from coast to coast. It has become traditional for travelers to build them along roadsides as a way to show they were there.
This is a symbol of Canada predominately found in Vancouver’s Stanley Park. The location was selected, as it originally was a habitation site for Native Canadians. Totem Poles tell a story for the person who carved them; their family, their tribe and the spirits they were trying to appease. The Totem Poles in Stanley Park are a tribute to the Natives and their families that used to inhabit the area.
The Inukshuk
This is a symbol originated from the Inuit Culture. It was originally a landmark or guide for safe travels. In today’s Canadian culture, the Inukshuk can be found and recognized by Canadians from coast to coast. It has become traditional for travelers to build them along roadsides as a way to show they were there.
British Columbia and the North: Ethnic Make-up
Canada is known for its cultural mosaic, but the North (more specifically Nunavut) which we see as truly Canadian, has the lowest cultural diversity.
http://www40.statcan.ca/l01/cst01/demo34c.htm
So have we as Canadians decided to freeze our Native heritage in order to preserve our culture?
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