What do Inuit people eat?

These traditional Inuit foods include arctic char, seal, polar bear and caribou — often consumed raw, frozen or dried. The foods, which are native to the region, are packed with the vitamins and nutrients people need to stay nourished in the harsh winter conditions.

Can Mongolian spots appear at 3 months?

According to the Cleveland Clinic, birthmarks appear within two months after birth. If a mark shows up later in adulthood, it’s not considered a birthmark. Mongolian blue spots appear around the time of birth.

Who are the people who make the amauti?

Today, amauti are made by Inuit people for traditional and contemporary babywearers, including non-Inuit people. If you are interested in using an amauti– whatever your genetic ancestry or cultural background– you will be supporting Inuit artisans by ordering one and rocking it all winter.

How to get your baby used to the amauti?

It is best to get child used to the amauti from early age. Young babies can be carried swaddled tightly (not too tight) with a blanket and positioned facing away from the mom, back to back, sideways, or even facing your back. Sometimes putting in small blankets to make the pouch less deep helps or tie the rope up higher over the pouch.

Do you give the amauti pattern to non-Inuit?

No. The amauti pattern belongs to all Inuit women. Due to the sensitive nature of the amauti pattern, I do not give patterns away. It’s important to me to keep the amauti pattern protected within the Inuit culture. Inuit are concerned that their artistic creations and cultural heritage is being misappropriated by non-Inuit.

Where do the amauti people live in Canada?

The Amauti is the intellectual property of the inuit people. Borrowing of our amauti design and patterns are not permitted by non-Inuit. From: Iqaluit, Baffin Island, Nunavut, Canada. Lives in: Adirondacks, New York.