by jasmine | Jun 15, 2026 | Ingilraani
Coastal Hunters We have always been a coastal People. Our Ancestors were skilled sea mammal hunters. Oral histories and material remains left by our Ancestors at their camps show the great time depth of sealing and whaling in our communities. This illustration shows... by jasmine | Jun 15, 2026 | Ingilraani
Protected by Amulets An angatkuq (shaman) was not always there to help in a time of crisis. Our ancestors created a personal connection to the spiritual world through amulets that they attached to their clothing. This small carving, which looks like both a walrus... by jasmine | Jun 15, 2026 | Ingilraani
Guided by Ancestors Our ancestors struggled through life, guided always by their ancestors. Hardships were ever-present. Through good times, when food was abundant, great feasts were held, songs were sung, but soon, as always, game was scarce. Then the songs of... by jasmine | Jun 15, 2026 | Ingilraani
Shaman Helpers Angatkut (shamans) mediated between our Ancestors' world and the spirit world. Nuligak (Bob Cockney) told about a time when people couldn’t hunt seals because the ocean had frozen over. They called upon two angatkuk, a husband and wife, for help. The... by jasmine | Jun 15, 2026 | Ingilraani
After the Great Flood Kenneth Peeloolook adds to the story of the great flood: “When they felt quite safe, they made a camp and began to live a life with good laws and understanding. The orphan girl and son of the hunter lived together and soon had children of their...