[Indigenous People]

Clothing

In addition to providing food, renewable resource harvesting also satisfies other needs. Caribou hide clothing is exceptionally warm and protective against the harsh climate. Sealskin kamiks are excellent footwear for cold arctic conditions. Fur of many kinds is widely used for mitts and parka-hood trim. Caribou hides and skins are used for tents, bedding, and kayak covers, Walrus hide is used for lashings and lines, and bone and ivory are still used for tools, weapons and in traditional crafts.