Arctic myths and magic

Article Abstract:

Michael Kugusak strives to preserve the Arctic native peoples' culture through his children's books. Kugusak collaborated with Robert Munsch on his first book, 'A Promise is a Promise.' He has since written 'Hide and Sneak,' 'Northern Lights: The Soccer Trails,' and 'Baseball Bats for Christmas.'

Criticism and interpretation, Children's literature authors, Children's writers, Kugusak, Michael

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Dark days for the Inuit: tuberculosis outbreaks revive memories of an earlier epidemic

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Tuberculosis, once thought to be nearly eradicated, is making a comeback in certain regions of Canada. The native peoples who reside in the Northwest Territories are especially at risk. In the 1940s and 1950s, these same Inuit peoples endured an epidemic of the disease.

Health aspects, Tuberculosis, Northwest Territories

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Pride of the Arctic: Susan Aglukark sings about pain and joy among the Inuit

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Aglukark, 28, grew up in the Canadian Arctic community of Arviat, and her records are very popular with Inuits and other native peoples who live in the region. In her latest recording 'This Child' she sings about such problems as suicide and child abuse.

Singers, Aglukark, Susan

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