By Kira Wronska Dorward Local Journalism Inititative Reporter Drum dancing and throat singing were originally gendered activities in Inuit society, as explained by Leanna Wilson at Nunavut Parks \u201cLearn To\u201d session in the Iqaluit Visitors Centre on Aug. 6. \u201cIt looks like we have people from almost every community in Nunavut here,\u201d says Wilson, originally from Pangirtung, looking at the group of 15 or so who assembled. According to Wilson, throat singing was originally an activity performed by women as a way to pass the time in camp. The singing also aided their babies, carried in amautis, fall asleep by being soothed as a result of the vibrations through the women\u2019s backs. Over time, it became the source of friendly competition, with the goal of winning by making your opponent… <\/p>\n
By Kira Wronska Dorward Local Journalism Inititative Reporter Drum dancing and throat singing were originally gendered activities in Inuit society, as explained by Leanna Wilson at Nunavut Parks \u201cLearn To\u201d session in the Iqaluit Visitors Centre on Aug. 6. \u201cIt looks like we have people from almost every community in Nunavut here,\u201d says Wilson, originally from Pangirtung, looking at the group of 15 or so who assembled. According to Wilson, throat singing was originally an activity performed by women as a way to pass the time in camp. The singing also aided their babies, carried in amautis, fall asleep by being soothed as a result of the vibrations through the women\u2019s backs. Over time, it became the source of friendly competition, with the goal of winning by making your opponent... <\/p>\n