Native Nations Of The Arctic And Subarctic

The indigenous peoples of North America and Greenland have long inhabited and thrived in a variety of terrains and climates. The three different culture areas of the Arctic, American Subarctic, and American Northwest perhaps best exemplify this—from the sometimes stark environment of the tundra to the moderate conditions of the coastal regions in northern California, the indigenous communities in each found ways to subsist on the resources available to them even when facing social, political, or geographic adversity. This compelling volume examines the histories, lifestyles, and the spiritual and cultural traditions of the diverse groups that make up these culture areas.

An introduction to the Native Americans of the Arctic and subarctic regions, examining their cultures and describing their lives in the twenty-first century.

"The Arctic and Subarctic region stretches across Alaska and northern Canada. [This book] features stories from several of the region's Native Nations, including the Inuit, Ianupiat, and Woodland Cree"--Publisher's website.

Provides step-by-step instructions for craft projects based on traditional crafts of the Tlingit, Haida, Inuit, and other Native Americans of the Northwest Coast, Arctic, and Subarctic.

Examines the history, culture, changing fortunes, and current situation of the various Indian peoples of Canada, Alaska, and Greenland.

Almost 400 North American tribes are covered with essays that contain information on both the historical and contemporary issues for each tribe.

In the Arctic, survival is paramount. Yet, for thousands of years, people have made their home in present-day Canada and Alaska among the snow and ice. They value sharing and working together to make the coldest, toughest times of the year bearable. Through migration, hunting, and fishing, the peoples of the North American Arctic have made the best of their environment. Readers discover how and why people settled so far north as well as how they lived. Historical images and photographs showcase the tools, homes, and clothing of the Arctic peoples, while fact boxes offer more insight into their culture.

Provides step-by-step instructions for craft projects based on traditional crafts of the Tlingit, Haida, Inuit, and other Native Americans of the Northwest Coast, Arctic, and Subarctic.