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  • Moccasins and Mukluks: What's the Difference?

    by Shirley Toth

    The Canadian North exhibits one of the most frigid and formidable climates in the world. With such extreme temperatures, you can only imagine the difficulty that the locals have trying to adapt. One of the main ways the Inuit and Yupik people of the Canadian North have adapted is through their clothing -- namely, their footwear.

    If you’ve ever wondered what the difference is between moccasins and mukluks, then read on.

  • 5 Interesting Facts About Canadian Indigenous Art

    by Shirley Toth
    Did you know that the history of Canadian Indigenous Art dates back thousands of years? These ancient humans eventually became the Indigenous people of Canada. And because of their extensive history, they have developed a rich sense of cultural refinement that spreads into everything they do -- from the food they eat, the clothes they wear, and even to the art they create.
    Posted in Indigenous art in Canada