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  1. The Canadian Encyclopedia
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    Igloo - The Canadian Encyclopedia

    • An igloo is a dome-shaped dwelling made of hard snow known as pukaangajuq. Historically, it was used by Inuit families and traveling hunters during the winterseason. (In warmer weather, travelling Inui… See more

    How Are Igloos Made?

    Once a solid, flat location with pukaangajuq (referring to snowhouse snow) has been chosen, … See more

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    What Are Igloos Like on The Inside?

    Temperatures inside igloos are often just above freezing, although temperatures can get as high as about 15 degrees Celsius, depending on the number of people inside and if ther… See more

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    Cultural Significance of Igloos

    Igloos hold cultural importance for the Inuit. Some elders teach young Inuit how to build igloos as a part of a larger lesson about living off the land. Many curricula in the North, and … See more

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    Igloo - Wikipedia
    An igloo (Inuit languages: iglu, [1] Inuktitut syllabics ᐃᒡᓗ (plural: igluit ᐃᒡᓗᐃᑦ)), also known as a snow house or snow hut, is a type of shelter built of suitable snow. Although igloos are ofte…
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  1. In the past, Inuit generally kept on their warm, fur-lined clothes while inside the igloo during the day, including boots, jackets, gloves and hats. At night, they would sleep on or wrapped in heavy furs to stay warm. At the centre of social life in the igloo was oil lamp, around which the Inuit cooked, ate, warmed up and socialized.

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    What does igloo mean in Inuit?
    An igloo (Inuit language: iglu, Inuktitut syllabics: ᐃᒡᓗ, "house," plural: iglooit or igluit, but in English commonly "igloos"), translated sometimes as "snowhouse," is the Inuit word for house or habitation.

    Igloo - New World Encyclopedia

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    Could a snow igloo protect Inuit hunters from cold weather?
    The igloo was a means for hunters to survive brutal winters in a vast area spanning more than 3,500 miles, including eastern Siberia, Greenland, Alaska and parts of Canada. You might be wondering how a house made of snow could possibly shield Inuit hunters from frigid temperatures.

    How Igloos Work - HowStuffWorks

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    Why do Inuit perform igloo rituals?
    These rituals are performed to seek guidance, express gratitude, and maintain a harmonious relationship with the spiritual world. Inuit cosmology is deeply intertwined with the symbolism of the igloo.

    The Spirit of the Igloo: Inuit Dwelling and Sacred Space

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    What are the advantages of igloos for the Inuit?
    One of the main advantages of igloos for the Inuit people is their mobility. Being easily constructed and deconstructed, igloos allow the Inuit to follow the migration patterns of animals for hunting and fishing. This mobility is crucial for their survival in the Arctic, where resources are limited and unpredictable.

    The Spirit of the Igloo: Inuit Dwelling and Sacred Space

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    What was life like in the igloo?
    The only source of heat and light in the igloo was the qulliq. Clothes were hung to dry above the qulliq. If the men had not killed any seals lately and the seal oil had run out, the homes were cold and dark. Families that didn’t have a man to hunt for them suffered even more.

    Life in an igloo - Puurtaq Project - Nunavimmiuts - Avataq

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    What is the largest igloo in Canada?
    The largest igloo structure was erected at the Puvirnituq Snow Festival in Canada in 2005. Over 400 people worked together for a week to build an enormous igloo, standing over 16 feet (5 meters) tall with an interior accommodating over 400 people.

    Igloo: Architecture, History, Sustainability, Materials, And Typical Prices

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    Life in an igloo - Puurtaq Project - Nunavimmiuts - Avataq

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    Understanding the Significance of the Inuit Igloo in Arctic Culture

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    Igloo | Inuit, Arctic, Snow House | Britannica

    Oct 8, 2024 · Igloo, temporary winter home or hunting-ground dwelling of Canadian and Greenland Inuit (Eskimos). The term igloo, or iglu, from Eskimo igdlu (“house”), is related to Iglulik, a town, and Iglulirmiut, an Inuit people, …

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    The Spirit of the Igloo: Inuit Dwelling and Sacred Space

  9. New World Encyclopedia
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    Igloo - New World Encyclopedia

    The igloo or iglu is the traditional shelter of Inuit living in the far northern regions. They are built of blocks of snow in a circular form in which the walls curve inward toward the top to form a snow vault in which the arched ceiling is self-supporting.

  10. HowStuffWorks
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    How Igloos Work - HowStuffWorks

    The Inuit, better known to many as Eskimos, invented the igloo centuries ago. The igloo was a means for hunters to survive brutal winters in a vast area spanning more than 3,500 miles, including eastern Siberia, Greenland, Alaska …

  11. Architecture Lab
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    Igloo: Architecture, History, Sustainability, Materials, …

    Jun 7, 2024 · Living in an igloo has unique challenges, including managing extreme colds, dealing with moisture and condensation, and coping with confined spaces. Key rooms within an igloo, such as the main chamber, entrance …