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Lesson Intentions
Students will understand the geographical distribution of the different groups of Canadian Inuit across Canada.
Students will be able to identify and name the various groups of Canadian Inuit.
Students will learn about the current living conditions and lifestyle of the Canadian Inuit, including cultural practices and challenges they face.
Success Criteria
I can accurately identify and locate the regions where the different groups of Canadian Inuit live on a map.
I can name and provide basic information about the different groups of Canadian Inuit.
I can describe the current living conditions and lifestyle of the Canadian Inuit, including cultural practices and challenges.
According to the 2019 Census, there were approximately 65 000 Inuit living in Canada our of a total population of 37.5 million people. Therefore, they make up approximately 0.017 percent of the population.
Watch the following documentary.
Who are the Inuit people of today? What does it mean to live in the vast expanse of the Arctic, in the age of urbanization and technology?
In Nunavut, a Canadian territory we meet a new generation of Inuit, for whom this loss of identity has taken a dramatic turn caused by difficult cultural transition.
Matthew and Elena, two inmates in a local correctional center, agreed to participate in the "On the Land Program". This project, dedicated to helping Inuit people get back to their roots, teaches them about their own people, and helps them develop ancestral skills, including hunting wild animals, making clothing with their fur, and building igloos to resist the harsh weather. Starting with their initiation, and progressing to stunning scenes in the Arctic ice fields, the film provides an in-depth portrayal of a forgotten population and the challenges it is trying to overcome.
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