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For more on regional styles, see “\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/4c480a-3.myshopify.com\/pages\/inuit-communities\"\u003eInuit Communities.\u003c\/a\u003e”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"me-and-my-friends104285","title":"Me and My Friends","description":"","brand":"Native Art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43667137724566,"sku":"104285","price":840.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/1792\/6294\/files\/104285_A__39839.jpg?v=1716356249"},{"product_id":"dancing-walrus104338","title":"Dancing Walrus","description":"","brand":"Native Art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43667138052246,"sku":"104338","price":750.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/1792\/6294\/files\/104338_A__78128.jpg?v=1716356258"},{"product_id":"muskox104514","title":"Muskox","description":"","brand":"Native Art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43667138478230,"sku":"104514","price":1400.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/1792\/6294\/files\/104514_A__78706.jpg?v=1716356279"},{"product_id":"dancing-man104125","title":"Dancing Man","description":"","brand":"Native Art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43667141066902,"sku":"104125","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/1792\/6294\/files\/104125_A__57872.jpg?v=1716356320"},{"product_id":"drummer104341","title":"Drummer","description":"","brand":"Native Art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43667144442006,"sku":"104341","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/1792\/6294\/files\/104341_A__56687.jpg?v=1716356426"},{"product_id":"transformation105737","title":"Transformation","description":"","brand":"Native Art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43667148898454,"sku":"105737","price":2450.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/1792\/6294\/files\/105737_A__55568.jpg?v=1716356503"},{"product_id":"sedna105699","title":"Sedna","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin-right: -9.0pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 115%; tab-stops: center 128.9pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSedna\u003c\/strong\u003e is known as Niviaqsiaq, Talilajuq, Nuliajuk and by many\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u2028\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eother names. She is the Sea Goddess who drives the walrus and seal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u2028\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eto the Inuit and ensures a bountiful hunt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u2028\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eSedna's story is one of the most popular Inuit Legends.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-right: -9.0pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 115%; tab-stops: center 128.9pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe Sedna Tales tell of a willfull, strong young woman and a great storm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u2028\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eLong, long ago, when Sedna was a young girl she refused suitors from her\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u2028\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eown clan, instead Sedna chose a mysterious lover who turned out to be a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u2028\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003esea bird in disguise. 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The selfish father, fearing for his own life,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u2028\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eswung his knife chopping off her fingers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-right: -9.0pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 115%; tab-stops: center 128.9pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eWhen Sedna's fingers fell into the water, the fingers became whales,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u2028\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eseals and polar bears, her nails became whalebone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u2028\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eAs the young woman sank into the sea she was transformed into the mystical\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u2028\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ebeing known as Sedna, Mother of Oceans and ruler over all life in the Sea. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u2028\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe blessings of Sedna are still sought by the people of the North\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u2028\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ewho know it is She who sustains them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43667149521046,"sku":"105699","price":650.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/1792\/6294\/files\/105699_B__72020.jpg?v=1716356513"},{"product_id":"whale-and-walrus105721","title":"Whale and Walrus","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWHALE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn Inuit culture, \u003cstrong\u003eWhales\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly the bowhead whale, are central to both sustenance and mythology, embodying both practical necessity and spiritual significance. 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She is the Sea Goddess who drives the walrus and seal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u2028\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eto the Inuit and ensures a bountiful hunt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u2028\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eSedna's story is one of the most popular Inuit Legends.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eThe Sedna Tales tell of a willfull, strong young woman and a great storm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u2028\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eLong, long ago, when Sedna was a young girl she refused suitors from her\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u2028\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eown clan, instead Sedna chose a mysterious lover who turned out to be a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u2028\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\"\u003esea bird in disguise. 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Father\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u2028\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eand daughter began the long journey home in a skin boat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u2028\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eThe angry and abandoned seabird made a great storm to stop them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u2028\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eFearing the great power of the Sea Bird, the father decided to rid himself of his daughter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u2028\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eSedna was thrown into the sea by her fearful father. 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The selfish father, fearing for his own life,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u2028\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eswung his knife chopping off her fingers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eWhen Sedna's fingers fell into the water, the fingers became whales,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u2028\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eseals and polar bears, her nails became whalebone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u2028\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eAs the young woman sank into the sea she was transformed into the mystical\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u2028\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\"\u003ebeing known as Sedna, Mother of Oceans and ruler over all life in the Sea. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u2028\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eThe blessings of Sedna are still sought by the people of the North\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u2028\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\"\u003ewho know it is She who sustains them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43667157024918,"sku":"105734","price":2800.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/1792\/6294\/files\/105734_A__47954.jpg?v=1716356783"},{"product_id":"bird-spirit105719","title":"Bird Spirit","description":"\u003cp style=\"line-height: 115%;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBirds\u003c\/strong\u003e are not just creatures of the sky in Inuit culture; they are integral to the spiritual beliefs, artistic expressions, and storytelling traditions of the Inuit people. They represent a powerful link between the earthly and spiritual realms, embodying concepts of guidance, transformation, and the interconnectedness of all life. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 115%;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;\"\u003eBirds are deeply connected to the spirit world and hold significant symbolic meaning, often acting as messengers, helpers, and even representations of the soul. They are frequently depicted in Inuit art and featured in traditional stories, reflecting their importance in Inuit cosmology and beliefs about the interconnectedness of humans, animals and the spirit realm. They can act as spirit helpers, guiding and assisting individuals, particularly shamans, in their spiritual journeys. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43667157319830,"sku":"105719","price":2800.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/1792\/6294\/files\/105719_G__11729.jpg?v=1751471721"},{"product_id":"face104340","title":"Face","description":"","brand":"Native Art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43667157516438,"sku":"104340","price":495.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/1792\/6294\/files\/104340_A__67868.jpg?v=1716356802"},{"product_id":"sedna105715","title":"Sedna","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eSedna\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e is known as Niviaqsiaq, Talilajuq, Nuliajuk and by many\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u2028\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eother names. She is the Sea Goddess who drives the walrus and seal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u2028\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eto the Inuit and ensures a bountiful hunt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u2028\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eSedna's story is one of the most popular Inuit Legends.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eThe Sedna Tales tell of a willfull, strong young woman and a great storm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u2028\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eLong, long ago, when Sedna was a young girl she refused suitors from her\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u2028\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eown clan, instead Sedna chose a mysterious lover who turned out to be a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u2028\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\"\u003esea bird in disguise. On hearing what had really happened, her father\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u2028\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eset out to rescue his rebellious daughter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eFinding Sedna in the nest of the Sea Bird, he spirited her away. Father\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u2028\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eand daughter began the long journey home in a skin boat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u2028\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eThe angry and abandoned seabird made a great storm to stop them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u2028\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eFearing the great power of the Sea Bird, the father decided to rid himself of his daughter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u2028\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eSedna was thrown into the sea by her fearful father. Trying to save\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u2028\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eherself, she grasped the sides of the boat, pleading with her father to\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u2028\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\"\u003epull her back into the boat. The selfish father, fearing for his own life,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u2028\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eswung his knife chopping off her fingers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eWhen Sedna's fingers fell into the water, the fingers became whales,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u2028\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eseals and polar bears, her nails became whalebone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u2028\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eAs the young woman sank into the sea she was transformed into the mystical\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u2028\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\"\u003ebeing known as Sedna, Mother of Oceans and ruler over all life in the Sea. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u2028\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eThe blessings of Sedna are still sought by the people of the North\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; 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mso-bidi-font-style: italic;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eInukshuks are invaluable aids to the Inuit who live and travel in the far North.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eBuilt by piling rocks in a way that resembles the human form, Inukshuks are used as guides, signposts and territorial markings, as well as hunting tools to herd caribou.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eAnyone who has travelled the Arctic can appreciate how vast and lonely the far North can be.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eOne can travel for days, even weeks, without seeing another human being.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIn this environment, the sighting of an Inukshuk brings a tremendous feeling of comfort and ease; a joy of knowing that one is travelling in the right direction, and a comfort that someone has passed before.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; 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The polar bears of Nunavut tend to be solitary creatures, generally travelling alone in the winter. When you see two bears together, they are most likely siblings who have learned to hunt together with utmost success. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times-Roman; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eSome Inuit believe that how we live our lives affects what we become in the afterlife. Apparently, the best reward for a life-well-lived is to return in the form of the polar bear.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThis is because the ‘King of the Arctic’, as he is endearingly called, is strong enough to survive the long, cold winters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;\"\u003eThis piece is carved in honour of the animal itself; it celebrates the polar bear, his spirit, his strength, and his legend.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eMay he always be a source of inspiration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43667173900438,"sku":"106284","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/1792\/6294\/files\/106284.jpg?v=1716357323"},{"product_id":"dancing-bear106285","title":"Dancing Bear","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;\"\u003eEndearingly called the \"King of the North\", the Polar Bear, or Nanuq, is the greatest predator of the Arctic and a powerfully respected animal.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eHe is the one animal that is at home both on land and water.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eHe is built for his environment and has no troubles surviving the long, harsh winters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times-Roman; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eSome Inuit believe that how we live our lives affects what we become in the afterlife. Apparently, the best reward for a life-well-lived is to return in the form of the polar bear.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThis is because the ‘King of the Arctic’, as he is endearingly called, is strong enough to survive the long, cold winters. Instead of carving polar bears only in walking positions or other poses often seen in nature, Inuit carvers began to make bears in upright positions, often standing on one hind leg.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThis pose represents the polar bear in a happy state of dancing and celebration. Some carvers claim that dancing bears represent a form of shamanism and transformation between a human and a bear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-right: -4.5pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times-Roman; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDancing Bear\u003c\/strong\u003e shows gratitude for having been recognized and rewarded for his efforts.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eMay this sculpture celebrate the successes of your life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43667174719638,"sku":"106285","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/1792\/6294\/files\/106285.jpg?v=1716357344"},{"product_id":"dancing-bear106286","title":"Dancing Bear","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;\"\u003eEndearingly called the \"King of the North\", the Polar Bear, or Nanuq, is the greatest predator of the Arctic and a powerfully respected animal.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eHe is the one animal that is at home both on land and water.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eHe is built for his environment and has no troubles surviving the long, harsh winters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Times-Roman; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eSome Inuit believe that how we live our lives affects what we become in the afterlife. Apparently, the best reward for a life-well-lived is to return in the form of the polar bear.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThis is because the ‘King of the Arctic’, as he is endearingly called, is strong enough to survive the long, cold winters. Instead of carving polar bears only in walking positions or other poses often seen in nature, Inuit carvers began to make bears in upright positions, often standing on one hind leg.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThis pose represents the polar bear in a happy state of dancing and celebration. 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