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The Yukon – Canada

The Yukon takes its name from Yu-kun-ah, the Loucheux word for the Yukon River, the ‘great river’ that drains most of the territory. Some five per cent of Canada’s landmass, the Yukon lies in the northwest corner of Canada. Bordered … Continue reading

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Inuit – Peoples of the Sea

The Inuit are one of the indigenous peoples of the Arctic and subarctic regions of Greenland, Alaska, Canada, and far-eastern Russia. They adapted over centuries to life in a polar climate by becoming almost totally reliant on the sea to … Continue reading

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