Old man and family
Clyde Post, Baffin Island, Canda
Inuit peoples, particularly those in Canada, relied on hunting game. Animals such as caribou, bear and seals provided food and materials for clothing, tools, and shelter. Dalgety's encounter with the elderly man pictured here underlines the importance of this: "One old man of over 60 is the real old type and is the best hunter. It was he who got the bear yesterday...He has never been hungry in his life. This is mainly due to his foresight in always catching food." (Dalgety, 24 August 1934)
Source: T.T. Paterson, Photographer: Unknown.
Of note, Inuit translated to English is "the People" therefore, Inuit peoples refers to 'People peoples'. Just stating 'Inuit' would be preferable. Inuk is the singular, as in 'an Inuk man, or Inuk woman'.
Thanks to those who've made this collection available.
Sincerely,
Guy d'Argencourt