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            <h3>Business Communication</h3>

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                differently than what most western civilizations are used to.

                The official Inuit dialect, Inuktitut, is actually of the more

                populated eastern coast. The western dialect is slightly

                different. Both dialects are challenging to learn, since 

                words are very long and often feature "swallowed" consonants.

                In  Nunavut, there are seven different dialects of Inuktitut,

                but throughout the territory, all are understood by other kins.

                Unlike other languages that string small words together to make

                meaning,  Inuktitut uses intricate pieces locked together to produce

                an entire meaning.  The study of the Inuit language is difficult

                since there is very little research conducted on this particular

                topic. Some sources are available to give an individual ideas of

                what communication patterns exist in Inuit culture. One case study

                from Broughton Island in the northeastern Canada found some

                interesting observations.  The study stated that the main economic

                activities for Inuits in Broughton Island are harvesting marine

                mammals, waterfowl, caribou, and fish for food, guiding non-natives

                on hunts, taking tourists on dog sled or fishing trips, and selling

                handicrafts.  Another important source of income is carving.  Men tend

                to be paid more for the work than women and the income is channeled

                directly into the hunting economy and indirectly into gambling.

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                Hunters with little of no source of outside income, sell some meat

                to buy gas or equipment enabling them to continue hunting.  This

                meat would have otherwise been shared among extended family members.

                This proves that the Inuits are somewhat a collective culture. 

                Although cultures in cold climates tend to be individualistic,

                they still help each other from time to time. This study also

                stated that Inuits tend to share hunting tools along with other

                resources in order to help each other survive.  It is very common to

                give tools for hunting as gifts for relatives birthdays.

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                Most of the Inuit culture contains a philosophy of sharing, which

                demonstrates friendship and love.  The majority of Inuits have a

                hard time dealing with the concept of buying meat as opposed to

                trading it.  This is most difficult when it is buying meat form

                relatives.  But times have changed and the need for a currency is

                becoming increasingly important.  Meat sharing still occurs on

                several occasions.  The main occasion is a feast which have always

                been important to Inuits.  Some occasions for a feast to occur are:

                after a large mammal has been killed, a rare animal has been hunted,

                opening of a new building, special political meeting, intercommunity

                athletic competition, or when a young person makes his or her first

                kill.  These feasts are usually held in the churches, community halls

                or schools.

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                This informal economy takes on a form of reciprocity for many Inuit

                civilizations.   However, since the 1950s, government has forced

                these Inuit camps to become small communities.  This is new to the

                Inuits since they are not use to living with people who are from a

                different kin.  This has impacted everyday life and with the increased

                use of currency, conducting business has become more modernized as

                opposed to the sharing concept.

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                Other factors play a role in the communication of Inuit culture.

                Among these factors is age.  Elders are viewed with respect for

                their wisdom and knowledge.  The study also stated that

                communication between generations is becoming increasingly difficult.

                Children are seen as becoming less respectful to their elders since

                they are being raised by the school system rather than the parents.

                Before there was any school, the children were raised in the home

                being taught by parents on issues of how to hunt.  Now, the school

                system in opening the childrens eyes to a new way of life and a life

                that the elders are not use to.

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            <h4>Further Information</h4>

            <ul>

                <li>

                    <a href="http://collections.ic.gc.ca/business/lect4.html">

                        http://collections.ic.gc.ca/business/lect4.html

                    </a>

                </li>

                <li>

                    <a href="http://www.nunavut.com/nunavut99/english/our.html">

                        http://www.nunavut.com/nunavut99/english/our.html

                    </a>

                </li>

                <li>

                    <a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Greenland">

                        http://wikitravel.org/en/Greenland

                    </a>

                </li>

                <li>

                    <a href="http://www.nunavut.com/nunavut99/english/our.html">

                        http://www.nunavut.com/nunavut99/english/our.html

                    </a>

                </li>

            </ul>