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                <li><a href="susana.html">Language</a></li>
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            <h1>Inuit Business Communication</h1>
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            <h1>Inuit Business Communication</h1>
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                The Inuit language is very complex and is structured very
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                differently than what most western civilizations are used to.
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                The official Inuit dialect, Inuktitut, is actually of the more
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                populated eastern coast. The western dialect is slightly
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                different. Both dialects are challenging to learn, since
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                words are very long and often feature "swallowed" consonants.
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                        This informal economy takes on a form of reciprocity for many Inuit
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                In  Nunavut, there are seven different dialects of Inuktitut,
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                        civilizations.   However, since the 1950s, government has forced
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                but throughout the territory, all are understood by other kins.
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                        camps to become small communities.  This is new to the
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                Unlike other languages that string small words together to make
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                        Inuits since they are not accustomed to living with people who are from a
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                meaning,  Inuktitut uses intricate pieces locked together to produce
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                        different kin. This has impacted everyday life, and with the increased
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                an entire meaning.  The study of the Inuit language is difficult
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                        use of currency, conducting business has become more modernized as
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                since there is very little research conducted on this particular
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                        opposed to the sharing concept in the Inuit culture.
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                topic. Some sources are available to give an individual ideas of
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                what communication patterns exist in Inuit culture. One case study
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                from Broughton Island in the northeastern Canada found some
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                interesting observations.  The study stated that the main economic
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                activities for Inuits in Broughton Island are harvesting marine
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                        The main economic activities for Inuits are harvesting marine
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                mammals, waterfowl, caribou, and fish for food, guiding non-natives
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                        mammals, waterfowl, caribou, and fish for food, guiding non-natives
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                on hunts, taking tourists on dog sled rides or fishing trips, and selling
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                        on hunts, taking tourists on dog sled rides or fishing trips, and selling
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                handicrafts.  Another important source of income is carving.  Men tend
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                        handicrafts.  Another important source of income is carving.  Men make more
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                to be paid more for the work than women and the income is channeled
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                        money than women. The income is channeled
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                directly into the hunting economy and indirectly into gambling.
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                        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
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                to buy gas or equipment enabling them to continue hunting.  This
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                meat would have otherwise been shared among extended family members.
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                This proves that the Inuits are somewhat a collective culture.
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                Although cultures in cold climates tend to be individualistic,
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                they still help each other from time to time. This study also
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                stated that Inuits tend to share hunting tools along with other
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                resources in order to help each other survive.  It is very common to
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                give tools for hunting as gifts for relatives birthdays.
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                Most of the Inuit culture contains a philosophy of sharing, which
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                demonstrates friendship and love.  The majority of Inuits have a
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                hard time dealing with the concept of buying meat as opposed to
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                        Hunters with little or no source of outside income, sell some meat
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                trading it.  This is most difficult when it is buying meat form
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                relatives.  But times have changed and the need for a currency is
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                becoming increasingly important.  Meat sharing still occurs on
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                several occasions.  The main occasion is a feast which have always
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                been important to Inuits.  Some occasions for a feast to occur are:
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                after a large mammal has been killed, a rare animal has been hunted,
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                opening of a new building, special political meeting, intercommunity
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                athletic competition, or when a young person makes his or her first
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                kill.  These feasts are usually held in the churches, community halls
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                        to buy gas or equipment enabling them to continue hunting.
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                This informal economy takes on a form of reciprocity for many Inuit
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                civilizations.   However, since the 1950s, government has forced
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                these Inuit camps to become small communities.  This is new to the
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                Inuits since they are not use to living with people who are from a
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                different kin.  This has impacted everyday life and with the increased
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                use of currency, conducting business has become more modernized as
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                opposed to the sharing concept.
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                Other factors play a role in the communication of Inuit culture.
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                Among these factors is age.  Elders are viewed with respect for
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                their wisdom and knowledge.  The study also stated that
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                communication between generations is becoming increasingly difficult.
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                Children are seen as becoming less respectful to their elders since
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                they are being raised by the school system rather than the parents.
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                Before there was any school, the children were raised in the home
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                being taught by parents on issues of how to hunt.  Now, the school
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                system in opening the childrens eyes to a new way of life and a life
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                that the elders are not use to.
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            <h4>Further Information</h4>
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            <h4>Further Information</h4>
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