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An Introduction to Shamanism

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Students investigate Inuit customs. In this cultural traditions lesson, students read about religious customs of the Inuit including Shamanism. Students discuss the role of Shaman and create Inuktitut-English dictionaries with terms about Shamanism.

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cultural traditions, cultural awareness

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Grade
6th - 9th
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Social Studies & History
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