Inuits

Harper, Judith R. Inuits. 2000. 32p. ISBN 978-188706874-1. Available at 973.04 HAR on the library shelves.

The Inuit people of Canada have struggled for thousands of years to eke out a living amid an unforgiving landscape. Yet, despite the elements, or maybe because of them, they have been able to create and sustain a distinct culture. Now, however, this culture is threatened both by modernity and by climate change.

This short book introduces the reader to the world of the Inuits, from the distant past to today. Their way of life is discussed, and the impact that colonization has had on them is explored. Finally, the world of today’s Inuits is presented.

With a glossary of terms, a further reading page, and an index, this book provides a good overview of the challenges still facing the Inuit in Canada and beyond.