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    The document provides a summary of the novel "Skraeling" by Qitsualik. It discusses how the novel exemplifies three key aspects of Indigenous ways of knowing: relationship with the land, interconnectedness with animals, and intergenerational transmission of culture. It analyzes how the main character Kannujaq demonstrates these ways of knowing through his interactions with the natural environment and animals, and by receiving knowledge from elders. The summary concludes that the novel offers insights into the complex worldview of Inuit people and their strong cultural ties to their ancestral lands and traditions.

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    The document provides a summary of the novel "Skraeling" by Qitsualik. It discusses how the novel exemplifies three key aspects of Indigenous ways of knowing: relationship with the land, interconnectedness with animals, and intergenerational transmission of culture. It analyzes how the main character Kannujaq demonstrates these ways of knowing through his interactions with the natural environment and animals, and by receiving knowledge from elders. The summary concludes that the novel offers insights into the complex worldview of Inuit people and their strong cultural ties to their ancestral lands and traditions.

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    The document provides a summary of the novel "Skraeling" by Qitsualik. It discusses how the novel exemplifies three key aspects of Indigenous ways of knowing: relationship with the land, interconnectedness with animals, and intergenerational transmission of culture. It analyzes how the main character Kannujaq demonstrates these ways of knowing through his interactions with the natural environment and animals, and by receiving knowledge from elders. The summary concludes that the novel offers insights into the complex worldview of Inuit people and their strong cultural ties to their ancestral lands and traditions.

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    PMAL 103-23F-C-1T

    Student name: Tarangkumar Tulsibhai Lakhani


    Student ID#: 239535160
    Section: 1/T
    LA-2: After reading this week's resources, discuss how Skraeling (Qitsualik, 2010)
    exemplifies the following Indigenous ways of knowing: relationship with the land,
    interconnectedness with animals, and intergenerational transmission of culture. Refer to
    the reading's characters and events to support your analysis. Finally, comment on
    differences you notice between the Indigenous ways of knowing you exemplified and
    Western ways of knowing.
    Ans.: In Skraeling, Qitsualik tells the tale of a young Inuit kid named Kannujaq who is
    captured by Siaraili in order to examine Inuit culture and history. The novel uses Kannujaq's
    experiences to highlight various important Indigenous ways of knowing, such as
    intergenerational cultural transmission and relationships with the land and animals.
    First of all, Skraeling's relationship with the land serves as a major topic. The Inuit consider
    the land and the natural world as a living thing that meets their physical and spiritual needs,
    and they have a strong spiritual bond with them. This is demonstrated in the story when
    Kannujaq, who is familiar with the region, uses his knowledge of the natural environment to
    navigate and survive in unknown territory. For example, he understands how to obtain food
    and shelter in the harsh Arctic region, as well as how to read animal motions to predict
    weather changes.
    Second, another key feature of Indigenous methods of knowing shown by Skraeling is the
    interconnectedness with animals. Animals are seen as spiritual entities in Inuit culture, equal
    to people and deserving of respect. Kannujaq has a strong bond with animals and
    communicates with them through a combination of observation, intuition, and spiritual
    practises in the novel. For example, he can create a bond with a wolf pack, which serves as
    his defender and company during his confinement. His interactions with the animals also
    reflect his sense of the harmony and balance that occurs between all living things.
    Finally, intergenerational transmission of culture is an important part of Indigenous ways of
    knowing, as seen in Skraeling. Kannujaq receives his knowledge and traditions from his
    elders and predecessors, who have passed down knowledge and traditions through oral
    storytelling. His understanding of the earth, animals, and spiritual practises is based on his
    community's beliefs and is important to his survival. As Kannujaq's captors try to obliterate
    his identity and incorporate him into their own society, the narrative also emphasises the
    value of protecting Indigenous knowledge and culture.
    Overall, Skraeling shows how Indigenous ways of knowing are intricately linked to the
    environment, living things, and intergenerational cultural transmission. The narrative offers
    a glimpse into the rich and complex worldview of the Inuit people as well as their steadfast
    ties to their ancestral lands and customs through the figure of Kannujaq.
    References:
    1. Canadian Settlement in Action: History and Future. (n.d.). Retrieved September 15, 2023,
    from:
    URL:https://www.ecala.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Canadian-Settlement-in-Action-
    History-and-Future.pdf
    2. Dale, A., Maki, K., & Nitia, R. (2021). A Report to Guide the Implementation of a National
    Action Plan on Violence Against Women and Gender-Based Violence.
    URL: https://nationalactionplan.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/NAP-Final-Report.pdf
    3. What are Indigenous and Western Ways of Knowing? FACT SHEET 2. (n.d.).
    URL: https://www.criaw-icref.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Fact-Sheet-2-EN-
    FINAL_Accessible.pdf

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