Author(s): Solomon Awa,Andrew Breithaupt
Format: Paperback
No. of Pages: 39
Publisher: Inhabit Media
Language: English
Date Published: 2013-09-01
Dimensions: 172.72 x 223.52 x 5.08mm
Publication City/Country: Iqaluit, Canada
Edition: Bilingual ed.
Illustrations: Halftones, color; Illustrations, color; Illustrations, black and white

The iglu, a traditional winter shelter built in the Arctic for centuries, is a vital part of Inuit culture. The qamutiik, a traditional sled used for hunting, is an essential tool whose versatility and dependability have allowed it to endure over time.
In How to Build an Iglu & a Qamutiik, Solomon Awa provides thorough how-to instructions on building iglus and qamutiiks, along with general background information on their construction and importance to survival. Complete with detailed, clear illustrations, this valuable resource will teach readers to build these structures that are so central to Inuit culture and tradition.