Taimani – Ikaahuuk Mission Open (1962AD)

Ikaahuuk Mission Open 1962AD 1950–1999 The Roman Catholic church established a mission in Ikaahuuk in 1962. A building that housed the church and the mission residence was erected in 1965. Peter Usher and Mike Church standing on the porch of the mission building at...

Taimani – Trading Post at Walker Bay (1923AD)

Trading Post at Walker Bay 1923AD 1900–1950 In 1932 the trading post at Walker Bay was relocated to Holman [Ulukhaqtuuq]. Trading post at Walker Bay, Victoria Island, Fall 1933.’ (Mrs. Peter Sydney/Library and Archives...

Ingilraani – Coastal Hunters (Date)

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...

Ingilraani – Protected by Amulets (Date)

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...

Ingilraani – Guided by Ancestors (Date)

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...