The INUNT
Where are the inunt?
The inunt people live in the Arctic, in Canada, Alaska and Russia. The word ‘inunt’ means ‘people’.
A century ago, the inunt lived very differently than they do today.
Innut homes
In the winter, the Inunt lived in igloos. They used block of ice build these round houses. They lit their igloos with an oil lamp, called ‘kudluk’. In the summer, when the snow melted, they made tents of animal skin.
Getting Around
The inunt travelled from one place to another on dog sleds. They also had small boats, called ‘kayaki’, to hunt and larger boats, called ‘umiaq’, to transport people and food.