Explore Inuit Innovations: A Journey Through Science and Society Tour (School Program)

Elisha Sanguya. Sleds, 1981. silkscreen, stencil on paper, 23/35. Government of Nunavut Fine Art Collection; On long-term loan to the Winnipeg Art Gallery, 981.72.21. Photo: Lianed Marcoleta

Available September 2024 onward

60 minute tour

Explore Inuit Innovations: A Journey Through Science and Society

Join us on a captivating tour at WAG-Qaumajuq, where we delve into the incredible innovations of Inuit culture and their lasting impact on contemporary society. This tour will spotlight technologies such as snow goggles, kayaks, kamituks, amautis, kakivaks, umiaks, and iglus—remarkable creations that have evolved over thousands of years while maintaining their timeless relevance.

Our journey will bridge the traditional and modern connections to the northern landscape, showcasing how these ingenious designs are deeply intertwined with both historical and current ways of life. This tour offers a unique opportunity to understand the profound relationship between Inuit technology and its influence on science and society.

Engage with the enduring legacy of Inuit innovations and discover how these foundational technologies continue to shape our understanding of the natural world. This experience provides a rich, interdisciplinary learning opportunity that connects historical ingenuity with modern scientific principles.

Specific Learning Outcomes in Social Studies:

1-VI-003 Respect the stories, traditions, and celebrations in others.

1-VI-005 Value the stories, languages, traditions, and celebrations of their families and communities.

1-VH-009 Value stories of the past as an important way to learn about the present.

3-KI-011 Give examples of cultural expression in communities studied.

3-KH-021 Recognize the continuity of cultures, traditions, and practices over time.

4-KL-029 Identify natural resources in the northern territory studied.

4-KH-036 Give examples of stories and traditions of the northern territory studied.

6-KE-059 Give examples of inventions and technologies created in Canada.

9-KI-017 Give examples of ways in which Inuit are rediscovering their cultures.

9-VI-004 Consider diverse social and cultural perspectives.

General Learning Outcomes in Visual Art:

A-L1 Students demonstrate understanding of the elements and principles of artistic design in a variety of contexts.

A-L3 Students develop skills in observation and depiction.

A-U2 Students experience and develop awareness of a variety of art forms, styles, and traditions.

A-U3 Students demonstrate understanding of the roles, purposes, and meaning of the visual arts in the lives of individuals in communities.

A-V1 Students demonstrate interest, curiosity and engagement while experiencing art in a variety of contexts.

VA-M1 Develop competencies for using elements and principles of artistic design in a variety of contexts.

VA-C1 The learner develops understandings about people and practices in the visual arts.

VA-R4 Apply new understanding about visual arts to construct identity and to act in transformative ways.

 

(Product Image: Elisha Sanguya. Sleds, 1981. silkscreen, stencil on paper, 23/35. Government of Nunavut Fine Art Collection; On long-term loan to the Winnipeg Art Gallery, 981.72.21. Photo: Lianed Marcoleta)

 

If you are experiencing technical difficulties while booking a tour through our website, please email or call our Learning Administrator at nschuweiler@wag.ca / (204) 789-1290

If your group spans multiple grade ranges, select the range of the majority. You can add the specifics of your groups grades into the notes section at checkout.

Please let us know if individuals in your group need specific adaptive tools, sensory accommodations, or accessible facilities to make their visit enjoyable. We will do our best to work with you to make WAG-Qaumajuq an inclusive space.