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Concepts (101) fishing (1) refrigerator (1) fishhook (1) traditional shelters (1) ice cream (1) swim (1) clothing (1) kinship (1) satellite transmitter (1) seafaring (1) snow (1) traditional healing (1) use of animal products in clothing (1) barnacle geese arrival (1) concrete (1) concrete jungle (1) drilling hole (1) email (1) food sources (1) radar (1) resource sharing (1) scent (1) swimwear (1) timber (1) underwater (1) writing (1) approach to pain management (1) attitude towards chemical experimentation (1) availability of fresh produce (1) biologist (1) bird species identification (1) body louse (1) breastfeeding (1) build (1) cellphone (1) centerboard (1) chemical reactions (1) clean (1) community sharing (1) composite materials (1) computer database (1) constructed route system (1) consumerism (1) coral (1) cultural artifacts (1) diving equipment (1) domestication of animals (1) eating meat (1) exfoliation (1) face-to-face communication (1) fishing nets (1) fitness equipment (1) flipper (1) frostbite prevention (1) gene regulation (1) glucose (1) house orientation (1) housing architecture (1) human voice (1) hunting and gathering (1) intergenerational knowledge transmission (1) latitude and longitude (1) life preserver (1) lifeboat (1) long winter nights (1) map (1) maritime folklore (1) microbial diversity (1) moisturizing (1) monitor (1) ocean exploration (1) personal appearance (1) photographs (1) physical information bearing object (1) plant harvesting (1) precious gemstones (1) printed materials (1) proving physical endurance (1) rainwear (1) reindeer sled (1) relationship with wildlife (1) religious celebration (1) role of community (1) running marathon (1) seasonal practices (1) shell (1) siege weapons (1) skeletal system (1) skin cancer (1) snout (1) spear fishing (1) spiritual significance of nature (1) traditional dwellings (1) traditional ecological knowledge (1) update (1) use of storytelling (1) viewing video (1) walking (1) walrus ivory carving (1) water source (1) weather forecasting (1) more
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1 fishing Inuit communities Fishing is vital for survival and a deeply ingrained cultural tradition in Inuit communities. 10
2 refrigerator Inuit communities Inuit communities rely less on refrigerators and more on traditional food preservation methods in their cold environments. 8
3 fishhook Inuit communities In Inuit communities, traditional fishhooks made from bone or ivory are essential tools for survival. 6
4 traditional shelters Inuit communities Inuit communities use traditional shelters made from natural materials to withstand harsh winter conditions. 5
5 ice cream Inuit communities Inuit communities consider ice cream to be a rare delicacy because of their cold climate and traditional diet. 4
6 swim Inuit communities Swimming is essential for survival and transportation in cold waters for Inuit communities. 4
7 clothing Inuit communities Inuit communities design traditional clothing for extreme cold weather using fur and natural materials. 3
8 kinship Inuit communities Inuit communities value non-biological and cyclic kinship structures for cooperation and adaptability. 3
9 satellite transmitter Inuit communities Satellite transmitters are used to track animal migration in Inuit communities. 3
10 seafaring Inuit communities Seafaring is crucial for survival in Inuit communities, requiring expertise in ice navigation and representing resilience in Arctic stories. 3
11 snow Inuit communities Snow is essential for construction, water, and travel in Inuit communities. 3
12 traditional healing Inuit communities Inuit traditional healing integrates spirituality, nature, and storytelling for overall wellness. 3
13 use of animal products in clothing Inuit communities Inuit communities use animal furs and hides for clothing to provide warmth in cold climates. 3
14 barnacle geese arrival Inuit communities The arrival of barnacle geese is an important signal for the start of hunting season and the availability of more food in Inuit communities. 2
15 concrete Inuit communities Inuit communities typically use locally sourced natural materials for construction instead of concrete. 2
16 concrete jungle Inuit communities Inuit communities do not view the concrete jungle as part of their traditional way of life, which is based in open, natural landscapes. 2
17 drilling hole Inuit communities Inuit communities typically avoid drilling holes due to their reliance on natural materials and traditional building techniques. 2
18 email Inuit communities Limited internet access has hindered the common use of email in Inuit communities. 2
19 food sources Inuit communities Inuit communities in the Arctic rely on hunting and fishing for traditional food sources. 2
20 radar Inuit communities Radar is crucial for navigation and monitoring in Inuit communities for hunting and travel in the Arctic. 2
21 resource sharing Inuit communities Inuit communities rely on resource sharing for survival and well-being in the Arctic. 2
22 scent Inuit communities In Inuit communities, scent is less important for personal grooming and more important for communication and territory marking. 2
23 swimwear Inuit communities Inuit communities traditionally do not use swimwear due to the cold climate and reliance on sealskin clothing. 2
24 timber Inuit communities Wood is indispensable for making tools and hunting gear in Inuit communities, but is scarce because of geographical and cultural constraints. 2
25 underwater Inuit communities Inuit communities rely on underwater hunting and fishing for traditional livelihood and sustenance. 2
26 writing Inuit communities In Inuit communities, oral storytelling and traditional knowledge take precedence over written communication. 2
27 approach to pain management Inuit communities Inuit communities incorporate traditional healing practices and cultural ceremonies into their approach to pain management. 1
28 attitude towards chemical experimentation Inuit communities Inuit communities have a cautious attitude towards chemical experimentation due to limited industrial influence and a strong value for traditional ecological knowledge. 1
29 availability of fresh produce Inuit communities Inuit communities rely on preserved and fermented foods during harsh winters due to limited access to fresh produce. 1
30 biologist Inuit communities In Inuit communities, the concept of a biologist may be less familiar and relevant due to differing cultural and environmental priorities. 1
31 bird species identification Inuit communities Inuit communities rely on bird species identification for hunting and gathering food in the Arctic. 1
32 body louse Inuit communities Body lice are seen as a natural occurrence in Inuit communities in the Arctic due to their close proximity to animals and traditional way of life. 1
33 breastfeeding Inuit communities In Inuit communities, extended breastfeeding is culturally accepted and seen as a natural part of child-rearing. 1
34 build Inuit communities Building shelters from natural materials is vital for the survival and protection of Inuit communities in their harsh environment. 1
35 cellphone Inuit communities Inuit communities have limited cellphone use due to lack of network coverage and infrastructure. 1
36 centerboard Inuit communities Inuit communities have uncommonly used centerboards due to different traditional watercraft and sailing practices. 1
37 chemical reactions Inuit communities Inuit communities use chemical reactions in traditional food preservation and preparation in cold climates. 1
38 clean Inuit communities Inuit communities maintain cleanliness through ritualistic cleansing practices and the use of natural resources. 1
39 community sharing Inuit communities Inuit communities place high value on communal sharing and cooperation in their traditional culture. 1
40 composite materials Inuit communities Inuit communities prioritize natural materials like mud, clay, and animal fibers for construction and crafting in composite materials. 1
41 computer database Inuit communities Computer databases are not traditionally or commonly used in Inuit communities, which rely more on oral traditions and local knowledge. 1
42 constructed route system Inuit communities Inuit communities predominantly use traditional modes of navigation, such as waterways and natural landmarks, and do not commonly rely on constructed route systems. 1
43 consumerism Inuit communities Consumerism is not a dominant cultural force in Inuit communities due to their reliance on traditional practices and sustainable use of natural resources. 1
44 coral Inuit communities Coral is not a significant part of Inuit culture due to its absence in cold water regions and minimal impact on daily life. 1
45 cultural artifacts Inuit communities Cultural artifacts are an integral part of daily life and spiritual practices in Inuit communities. 1
46 diving equipment Inuit communities Inuit communities use diving equipment for hunting and gathering food from the sea. 1
47 domestication of animals Inuit communities Sled dog domestication is crucial for transportation and hunting in icy Inuit communities. 1
48 eating meat Inuit communities In Inuit communities, traditional diets revolve around meat and animal products due to their nomadic or hunting lifestyles. 1
49 exfoliation Inuit communities Inuit communities practice exfoliation to remove dry, dead skin cells due to extreme cold and temperature fluctuations. 1
50 face-to-face communication Inuit communities Inuit communities value face-to-face communication as a primary way to convey emotions and build community bonds within small, close-knit groups. 1
51 fishing nets Inuit communities In Inuit communities, fishing nets are complemented by traditional methods like ice fishing and harpoons. 1
52 fitness equipment Inuit communities In Inuit communities, there is less popularity of indoor fitness equipment and a focus on outdoor and communal physical activities. 1
53 flipper Inuit communities In Inuit communities, flipper is an essential tool for navigating icy waters and hunting marine animals. 1
54 frostbite prevention Inuit communities Inuit communities prevent frostbite by wearing layers of warm clothing and using skin protection creams in extremely cold climates. 1
55 gene regulation Inuit communities The regulation of genes in Inuit communities is understood by observing how environmental and climatic factors impact health and survival. 1
56 glucose Inuit communities Glucose is not traditionally a significant part of the Inuit diet because of their reliance on traditional foods and different dietary composition. 1
57 house orientation Inuit communities In Inuit communities, houses are traditionally oriented to maximize protection from harsh winter weather. 1
58 housing architecture Inuit communities Inuit communities utilize traditional igloos or snow houses for housing architecture. 1
59 human voice Inuit communities In Inuit communities, the human voice is used for throat singing and traditional chants. 1
60 hunting and gathering Inuit communities Hunting and gathering is an essential method for survival in Inuit communities. 1
61 intergenerational knowledge transmission Inuit communities In Inuit communities, intergenerational knowledge transmission involves sharing survival skills and knowledge of the natural environment. 1
62 latitude and longitude Inuit communities Inuit communities rely on local topography, weather patterns, and oral traditions instead of latitude and longitude coordinates. 1
63 life preserver Inuit communities Inuit communities use life preservers to protect against falling into icy waters during fishing or hunting. 1
64 lifeboat Inuit communities In Inuit communities, lifeboats are not commonly used because traditional knowledge and skills of building and navigating kayaks and umiaks are relied upon for survival at sea. 1
65 long winter nights Inuit communities Inuit communities celebrate long winter nights with specific traditions, storytelling, and community events. 1
66 map Inuit communities Inuit communities traditionally use maps for wayfinding in the Arctic, showing routes across ice and snow. 1
67 maritime folklore Inuit communities Maritime folklore in Inuit communities includes oral traditions of sea ice spirits, whale spirits, and survival stories of Arctic voyages. 1
68 microbial diversity Inuit communities Microbial diversity is integral to traditional food preservation methods and survival in the harsh environments of Inuit communities. 1
69 moisturizing Inuit communities Inuit communities require heavy moisturizing due to harsh, dry climate conditions. 1
70 monitor Inuit communities Inuit communities are unfamiliar with and rarely use modern technology such as monitors in their traditional living environments. 1
71 ocean exploration Inuit communities Ocean exploration involves integrating traditional Inuit knowledge of sea ice, marine mammal hunting, and seasonal movements of marine resources. 1
72 personal appearance Inuit communities In Inuit communities, personal appearance is prioritized for practicality and adaptability to harsh environmental conditions rather than style. 1
73 photographs Inuit communities Inuit communities do not commonly practice photographing due to cultural values and traditions regarding memory preservation. 1
74 physical information bearing object Inuit communities In Inuit communities, oral storytelling and traditional lore are highly valued and knowledge is passed down through generations through spoken word. 1
75 plant harvesting Inuit communities The Inuit rely on harvesting lichens, berries, and tundra plants for survival and sustenance. 1
76 precious gemstones Inuit communities In Inuit communities, precious gemstones are not as important in traditional marriage or courtship rituals. 1
77 printed materials Inuit communities Printed materials are less commonly used for transmitting knowledge in Inuit communities, where oral storytelling and traditional knowledge transmission are more prominent. 1
78 proving physical endurance Inuit communities Inuit communities prove physical endurance through endurance in harsh cold weather conditions and long hunting expeditions. 1
79 rainwear Inuit communities Inuit communities use traditional knowledge and clothing to cope with rain, with modern rainwear being less common or used in specific circumstances. 1
80 reindeer sled Inuit communities The reindeer sled is an integral part of Inuit cultural heritage and daily transportation. 1
81 relationship with wildlife Inuit communities Inuit communities have a deep spiritual and cultural connection to wildlife, relying on it for sustenance and traditional practices. 1
82 religious celebration Inuit communities Inuit communities observe traditional indigenous religious celebrations with significant cultural influence tied to nature and seasonal cycles. 1
83 role of community Inuit communities Inuit communities depend on cooperation and resource sharing for survival in challenging environments. 1
84 running marathon Inuit communities Running marathons is not a typical activity in Inuit communities, as traditional lifestyles prioritize hunting, fishing, and survival in harsh environments. 1
85 seasonal practices Inuit communities Inuit communities adapt hunting and fishing practices to seasonal ice conditions. 1
86 shell Inuit communities Shells hold spiritual and cultural significance in Inuit communities and are used in traditional ceremonies and crafts. 1
87 siege weapons Inuit communities Inuit communities did not historically use large-scale siege weapons due to their traditional hunting and gathering lifestyle. 1
88 skeletal system Inuit communities The Inuit communities rely on the skeletal system of animals like whales and seals for food, tools, and materials. 1
89 skin cancer Inuit communities Inuit communities have a lower incidence of skin cancer due to limited sun exposure in their colder climate. 1
90 snout Inuit communities The snout is an important tool for hunting and survival in the Arctic for Inuit communities. 1
91 spear fishing Inuit communities Spear fishing is an important traditional method of catching fish for survival in Inuit communities. 1
92 spiritual significance of nature Inuit communities The spiritual significance of nature is deeply rooted in Inuit cultural practices. 1
93 traditional dwellings Inuit communities Inuit traditional dwellings are built partially below ground to utilize the insulating properties of the earth. 1
94 traditional ecological knowledge Inuit communities Inuit communities possess traditional ecological knowledge, including expertise in ice and snow navigation, animal behavior, and environmental stewardship. 1
95 update Inuit communities In Inuit communities, traditional knowledge and skills are transmitted through oral updates and storytelling instead of digital technology. 1
96 use of storytelling Inuit communities Storytelling is an important way for Inuit communities to pass on knowledge about survival and hunting in harsh Arctic conditions. 1
97 viewing video Inuit communities Inuit communities have limited access to technology and typically prioritize oral storytelling and traditional entertainment, resulting in less frequent video viewing. 1
98 walking Inuit communities Walking is an essential mode of transportation on snow and ice for Inuit communities. 1
99 walrus ivory carving Inuit communities Walrus ivory carvings have been historically used for tools and ceremonial objects in Inuit communities and are now also sought after for artwork. 1
100 water source Inuit communities Inuit communities in Northern Canadian territories rely on ice and snow as important water sources. 1