Indigenous experiences - Canada

Across the world pockets of indigenous people have managed to keep their way of life almost completely intact over many centuries, and some allow visitors to experience these ancient and fascinating cultures first hand. Whether it's Shamanism workshops in Peru or Aboriginal art, there's always something new the locals can teach you...

Canada
The icy polar region of Nunavut is dominated by the native Inuit people, and is by far the best place to get an indigenous experience. The first stop should be the Nattinak Centre in Pond Inlet, where it's possible to get lessons in the Inuktitut language from Inuit tutors.

For top class local art, Cape Dorset hosts the studios and gallery of the West Baffin Eskimo Cooperative, while sculptors often set to work outside their houses. In the Nunavut capital, Iqualit, the highlight is the waterfront, where locals skin seals and build unusual boats.

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