People of the Northwest Coast Reflection

Hello Class, here is the question I would like you to reflect on, you all have until Wednesday to respond. Please respond to this question under this post and click "post comment."

Question:

From what you have learned, from last class and your canoeing field trip, how do you think our lifestyle is similar to the people of the Northwest Coast? Are you able to make any connections?

Northwest Coast Web Resources

A place to start your artifact search:

http://firstpeoplesofcanada.com/fp_groups/fp_nwc5.html

http://www.civilization.ca/cmc/exhibitions/aborig/grand/grandeng.shtml

http://www.civilization.ca/cmc/exhibitions/aborig/haida/haaindxe.shtml

http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/index.cfm?PgNm=TCE&Params=A1ARTA0005815

 You will need to find other sites as well.  Have fun!

Ms. H & Mr. S

I think the most innovated material they used was the iglu. Reason why is because i am amazed at how creative they were tomake such a contraption. I was amazed on how limited their resources were and they were able to cut blocks of snow and make themselves a house. Also, how they found out how they were able still keep warm. This innovated invention sure amazed me!!

Question 2 ~ Corrina

I am amazed on how the Inuits could adapt to their harsh enviroment. For example, the Arctic is avery cold and harsh environment, but they still used that as an advantage. Because of the large amount of snow and ice they used it to built igloo as their shelter. It is also a warm shelter which is a good thing for people who lives in the Arctic. Also the Inuits puts the animals they hunted in good use. They use the animal's pelt as clothing which can provide warmth to the person wearing it. Also they use the animal's intestine for hunting tools. And the remainder are used as food. As a result, I am amazed on how well the Inuits can adapt to their harsh enviroment and use their so well limited resources .

Geographic Adaptations of the Inuit

Sorry guys!  The internet was down and I  am just getting your question up now, so please feel free to take until Friday to respond.  Remember to respond you type into the comment box under my post and click "post comment".

Question:
Which Inuit adaptation to the environment do you find to be the most interesting, innovative, or surprising? Why?  Please explain your answer.

See you tomorrow ;)

Ms H