The Arctic Games The Arctic Games were established in 1970.

Originally, only three northern territories competed, however in 2000 the games expanded to included Alaska, Yukon, Northwest Territories, Northern Alberta, Greenland, Magadan (Russia), Nunavik (Quebec) and Nunavut. The Arctic Games feature many of the same games as in the Winter Olympics such as cross-country skiing, hockey, speed skating and curling, as well as northern sports like dog mushing and snowshoeing. Also included are unique games exhibiting traditional Inuit competitions such as One Foot High Kick. See the examples listed below for details on how to play each. What do these games teach us about what was and still is valued in Inuit culture? Why might this be the case? Use your textbook to make inferences. (p188-192, can use point form or sentences)

The Frozen Man Lying face down with arms stretched outwards, the player is lifted up by his/her ankles (2ppl) and wrists (2ppl) and carried forwards while he/she remains rigid. The player who can maintain the rigid position for the longest length of time wins the game. The Knucklehop The player lies face down on the floor and positions her/himself as if s/he doing push ups with their hands like fists, putting all the weight on the knuckles. Lifting up their legs off the floor the player bounces forward on her/his fists. The player who goes the furthest distance wins.

What activities would Inuit people be engaged in that would require this type of strength? ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________

The Legwrestle Partners lie down on floor heads facing each other, side by side. Lock arms around each others' elbows. Count to three and raise inside legs (leg closest to the other partner) to lock around each others' at the knee, keeping the outside leg extended at all times. The player who pulls the other off his back wins. Why might Inuit desire activities such as this for entertainment? ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________

One Foot High Kicking/Double High Kicking: The target (such as a piece of bone or fur) is suspended at a given height. From a standing start with both feet together on the ground, a player jumps up to kick the hanging target with one foot. The target must be clearly struck by one foot and the landing must be on the same foot that kicked the target. Balance must be maintained on landing. Games are played in rounds. Alaskan High Kick A target is suspended at a given height. The player squats on the ground and holds one foot off the ground, balancing on the other. The player then jumps off the foot on the ground (still holding the other foot) and tries to kick the object hanging in the air, landing on the same foot again. The target is raised every time someone hits it with their foot. Games are played in rounds.

Why would the Inuit value this agility and flexibility in their people? ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________