Eskimos on Baffin lsland celebrate Easter

Eskimos gather at Pond Inlet on Baffin Island, north of the Arctic Circle, to celebrate Easter week. They build igloo motels as temporary homes, adapting to the warm spring by using sealskin roofs. The week includes church services led by Reverend Donald Whitbread, using a New Testament in syllabic writing. After church, they participate in unique races at the Pond Inlet Track and Field Day. The video highlights the varied life and enjoyment of the Eskimos in the Arctic.

What is the primary reason Eskimos gather at Pond Inlet?

• To mark the end of the trapping season

• To start the trapping season

• To attend a summer festival

• To celebrate Christmas

How do Eskimos adapt their igloos during the warm spring?

• By raising a sealskin roof from the inside

• By painting them white

• By using electric heaters

• By moving to wooden houses

Who leads the church services during Easter week in Pond Inlet?

• Rabbi Isaac Cohen

• Father John Smith

• Reverend Donald Whitbread

• Pastor Michael Brown

What is unique about the Pond Inlet Track and Field Day?

• It features a swimming competition

• Participants race like seals

• It is held indoors

• It includes a marathon

What physical attributes are important for winning the races at Pond Inlet?

• A strong back and shoulders

• Endurance and flexibility

• Speed and agility

• Quick reflexes