Vinland‚ in spite of all of of its bounties‚ was abandoned for a multitude of reasons‚ but in addition to those reasons there is another created by the primary reasons‚ present throughout the stories‚ but is especially see in Freydis’ treachery. Simply put the plentitude of misfortunes that occurred during the Vikings exploration had soured their desire to remain there. Despite the pleasant climes and abundant food sources the Vikings were plagued by misfortune the entirety of the voyage. It was
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The Arctic: Environment‚ Economic Development and Security Although many definitions are available‚ the “Arctic” is everything North of the 60th parallel of northern latitude. Canada has three territories and several tips of other provinces which total 40% of Canadian landmass that fits the definition of the Arctic. In this landmass‚ an estimated population of more than 100‚000 Canadians call it home. (The Canadian Arctic‚ 2013) This land and these people have needs and desires that are up to the
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The documentary Fire in the Blood is a 2013 narrative by Dylan Mohan Gray (an Indian-Canadian dual citizen). FIRE IN THE BLOOD recounts the story of how Western pharmaceutical organizations and governments forcefully blocked access to minimal effort AIDS drugs for the nations of Africa and the worldwide south in the years after 1996 - bringing about ten million or more unnecessary passing - and the unrealistic gathering of individuals who chose to battle back. The documentary demonstrates one of
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Leif Ericson was a Norse explorer who led what was probably the first European expedition to the mainland of North America. He was the son of Eric the Red‚ who established the first settlement in Greenland. Leif Ericson became the leader of this settlement after his father’s death. His life was recorded in long Icelandic stories called sagas. His name is also spelled Eriksson or Eiriksson. Ericson was born in Iceland‚ near what is now Budardalur. His family sailed to southern Greenland about 985
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Art is a complicated subject in the archaeological record because of how inherently vague the definition of art is. There are various ways and mediums in which to express creativity‚ making it difficult to interpret the different forms‚ or to understand and deduce the meaning or reasoning behind it‚ especially before the invention of writing and throughout various extinct cultures. There is also a problem in interpreting artistic expressions of the past based on the classifications and aesthetics
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Religions and their Sacred Reverence Toward Nature Kimberly Kitterman Barstow Community College Abstract Many indigenous religions and cultures viewed the earth with great respect and reverence. This can be seen through their kinship with the land‚ their belief in animism‚ their hunter/hunted relationship‚ and their origin stories. Indigenous Religions and their Sacred Reverence Toward Nature Most indigenous cultures had a profound respect for their environment. They believed that their relationship
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the required information. CASE STUDY #1 – Nunavut – efforts to revitalize Inuit language and culture http://www.tusaalanga.ca/splash Tusaalanga (Inuit language learning) http://www.pirurvik.ca/en/programs Pirurvik Centre (explore the different programs they have to revitalize Inuit culture) http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2013/09/02/nunavuts_battle_to_preserve_inuit_languages.html Nunavut’s battle to preserve Inuit languages (Toronto Star article) http://www.kativik.qc.ca/en/inuktitut-computer-games
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of a large Hmong community in Merced‚ refugees from the CIA-run "Quiet War" in Laos. The Hmong‚ traditionally a close-knit and fiercely people‚ have been less amenable to assimilation than most immigrants‚ adhering steadfastly to the rituals and beliefs of their ancestors. Lia ’s pediatricians‚ Neil Ernst and his wife‚ Peggy Philip‚ cleaved just as strongly to another tradition: that of Western medicine. When Lia Lee Entered the American medical system‚ diagnosed as an epileptic‚ her story became
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Throughout Canadian history‚ the effects of colonialism have hindered the reclamation process between Indigenous Peoples and their land. During the “Art of Engaging Difference” workshop‚ I was inspired by Dr. Rhonda Breitkreuz’ thought-provoking discussion where she revealed the difference between tolerating the existence of Indigenous Peoples in contrast to respecting their culture‚ heritage‚ and history. With the upcoming sesquicentennial anniversary of Canadian Confederation‚ otherwise known as
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Article Rebuttal: The Pebble Mine Daisy Chiskok BCOM/275 February 18‚ 2013 Rhonda Waters Tour opened mind to Pebble Mine I visited the site of the proposed Pebble Mine last week. Like many Alaskans‚ I had misgivings about the wisdom of a large-scale mine being developed in the middle of one of the World’s great fisheries. So it was with a fair amount of skepticism that I approached this tour. The presentation that opened the tour contained a history of the exploration‚ area geology and
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