SOAN 2112 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Royal Statistical Society, Davis Inlet, Spritsail
20 Apr 2016
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In the "60s, the mushuau innu had to abandon their 6,000-year nomadic culture and settle in davis inlet. Their relocation resulted in cultural collapse and widespread despair. Physical isolation, cultural collapse and wide spread disappear. Having pride gives one hope- doing something good for community. Resources need to be put in place, call for help. Substance abuses, rural slums confronting tragedy of how these ppl now live. First step towards saving their children is to stop drinking- as they would forget to feed them/take care of their needs. Elders know the spirit voices have weakened passing on traditions & teachings. 1920s priest started making regular visits to the innu for relief trips paid for by. When priest left they went back to their poverty state and prayed to sprit gods to solve this problem. Once reached the coast of the hope land they were finally able to have food. Nomadic life was essential, but missionaries wanted to integrate them into.
