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Where are the inupiaq tribes located?
Alaska, Canada, and Greenland.
True or False. The inupiaq families are NOT close knit. They live separately.
False!
Is the tribe primarily located in Alaska?
No. The inupiaq tribe only makes up 15% of the state.
What did they use as sewing needles?
Variety of animal bones.
What are the inupiaq tribes known as?
The people of the land and sea.
What does Inupait mean?
The real people.
Do the Inupiaq peoples now use modern houses and snow machines?
Yes!
Does everyone eat at the same time?
No. Those who hunted the food got first portions.
True or False. The inupiaq tribes use trampolines to help spot whales.
True!
What were some of the animals the tribe hunted?
Caribou, whales, seals, moose, fish, etc.
Were most of their clothing waterproof?
Yes! Using sea mammal skin they were able to create a waterproof cover!
What was whale skin used for?
To keep driftwood covered!
When was the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act?
1971.
True or False. Fishing gear was primarily made up of wires, iron rods, and plastic.
False. Fishing gear was made up of branches, roots, and hooks. Using their environment.
What kind of animal skin were boots made of?
Caribou!
Is it common for marriage within families?
Yes. Within such a small community Inupiaq people often married family members, or only members within the tribe.
Who were the first teachers to young tribal members? The parents, or elders?
The elders! Known to be the keepers of the cultures.
True or False. The Inupiaq Tribal courts were led by younger tribe members as a test.
False. They were led by the elders of the tribe.
True or False. Boats were not used for hunting.
False.
True or False. The inupiaq tribe lives in southeast Alaska.
False. They live in Northern Alaska.