Eskimo culture inquiry

arleen · 09-21-2004, 09:10 AM

I'm a mother of a 3 year old daughter residing in Jakarta, Indonesia.

I'm trying to write a few children story books. ONe of them is about a trip to Alaska. the problem is, I've never been to Alaska. I need information regarding the following and I was hoping any of you can help me by supplying the correct answer. I really appreciate this.

1. How do Eskimo people say hi in Alaska? I vaguely remembered about spitting on your hand and put your hands together.. not sure if this is accurate.

2. I need an Eskimo name for a boy. Can I use Mikihasi (I made it up) as a boy name for an Eskimo boy?

3. I heard they catch fish in Alaska. What type of fish ? salmon? I need 2 types of fish that they catch in Alaska.

Thank you so much for those who can help me. or if anybody can recommend a website about Eskimo culture, I really appreciate it.

Regards,

arleen

Wheels · 09-21-2004, 09:28 AM

Erhm... I don't think any of us know anything about Inuit culture... just Damien Rice music...

Try Canada's National Inuit Organisation here

Banjaxed · 09-21-2004, 09:36 AM

this has got to be one of the funniest posts ever.

... eh, not THIS post, the one up there ^, above Wheels'.

Uno- X · 09-21-2004, 09:54 AM

[img]smileys/smiley36.gif[/img]

sarahukuk · 09-21-2004, 09:59 AM

[img]smileys/smiley36.gif[/img][img]smileys/smiley36.gif[/img]

looly · 09-21-2004, 10:12 AM

[img]smileys/smiley36.gif[/img]Is she being serious or taking the piss? [img]smileys/smiley36.gif[/img]

indigoangel · 09-21-2004, 10:16 AM

hehehe!

Michelle Joey · 09-21-2004, 11:07 AM

Oh dear [img]smileys/smiley36.gif[/img]

Wheels · 09-21-2004, 12:21 PM

Quit laughing people [img]smileys/smiley7.gif[/img] Arleen my link should be of help [img]smileys/smiley4.gif[/img]

Michelle Joey · 09-21-2004, 12:27 PM

Apologies Wheels [img]smileys/smiley22.gif[/img]

Banjaxed · 09-21-2004, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arleen

I'm a mother of a 3 year old daughter residing in Jakarta, Indonesia.

I'm trying to write a few children story books. ONe of them is about a trip to Alaska. the problem is, I've never been to Alaska. I need information regarding the following and I was hoping any of you can help me by supplying the correct answer. I really appreciate this.

1. How do Eskimo people say hi in Alaska? I vaguely remembered about spitting on your hand and put your hands together.. not sure if this is accurate.

2. I need an Eskimo name for a boy. Can I use Mikihasi (I made it up) as a boy name for an Eskimo boy?

3. I heard they catch fish in Alaska. What type of fish ? salmon? I need 2 types of fish that they catch in Alaska.

Thank you so much for those who can help me. or if anybody can recommend a website about Eskimo culture, I really appreciate it.

Regards,

arleen

arleen, delighted to hear from you... I think "Mikihasi" is a nice name but unfortunately not suitable for an eskimo boy. One of the most beautiful eskimo names is "Banjaxed". It means "Eskimo God"in some regions. This name would be perfect for your book.

I hope this helps. Good luck.

Michelle Joey · 09-21-2004, 12:40 PM

Brian [img]smileys/smiley36.gif[/img]Wheels will not be happy [img]smileys/smiley36.gif[/img]

Wheels · 09-21-2004, 02:48 PM

Ahh I'm always happy [img]smileys/smiley4.gif[/img] <<see? But I doubt that is a real Inuit name [img]smileys/smiley5.gif[/img]

looly · 09-21-2004, 02:56 PM

ah ok. I see.

Yes, I think Banjaxed would be a great name for a boy, but if you consider re-writing your story a little bit, you'll find that 'looly' is quite a popular namefor the eskimo girls. Similar to 'Banjaxed' in that it means 'eskimogoddess' in certain regions. In fact, it would be a great title for your book - 'Looly and the Eskimos', or, 'Looly, Queen of the Eskimos', or, Looly's Iglooly'

Happy writing.

Michelle Joey · 09-21-2004, 05:29 PM

[img]smileys/smiley36.gif[/img][img]smileys/smiley36.gif[/img]

Oops sorry again Wheels [img]smileys/smiley22.gif[/img]

Louise · 09-22-2004, 07:25 AM

dont get why you guys are laughing, [img]smileys/smiley5.gif[/img] , arleen, wish I could help but I know less than you! Mikihasi is a gorgeous name though!

Michelle Joey · 09-22-2004, 12:19 PM

Mostly laughing at Brian and lools [img]smileys/smiley4.gif[/img]or rather what they wrote

maccas81 · 09-22-2004, 10:28 PM

i think looly's iglooly is a classic......

sorry i cant help on the eskimo stuff though!

arleen · 09-23-2004, 05:31 AM

Dear all,

Thanks for all the reply.

I'm so sorry that I was clearly at the wrong place, asking wrong questions to wrong people.

I guess being a Mom has made me oblivion of any kind of bands or music (except for my Beethoven for babies CD).

At least I get to make some of you laugh

(even thought that wasn't my intention. I think it's a good by product

Wheels, thank you for the link. I'm looking at it right now and I will use their contact list to ask for help. Thank you so much.

Regards,

Arleen

Wheels · 09-23-2004, 09:10 AM

No problem Arleen... and as you found us, why not check out Damien Rice's music? His first album 'O' is available most places and your baby would love it!! [img]smileys/smiley4.gif[/img]

arleen · 09-23-2004, 09:21 AM

Wheels,

OK. I will look for it next time I go to CD store (which is probably 2 years from now

anyway. is it a rock and roll band? where is it most popular? in the US or europe?

I emailed the senior editor of the Inuit magazine that I found at the link you gave. hopefully he can help me.

Arleen

Wheels · 09-23-2004, 12:21 PM

Arleen,

if you want to hear Damien's stuff before you buy, just click on the mp3s section at the top of this page. Also check out the videos section as they are great live.

The music is... well... hard to explain... have a listen, I'm certain you'll love it. [img]smileys/smiley4.gif[/img]

concetta · 09-23-2004, 01:05 PM

[img]smileys/smiley31.gif[/img] great wheels!

Banjaxed · 09-25-2004, 11:19 AM

hmm, strangesensation in pit of stomach... hard to explain... slightly queezy pain feeling... what could it be?

mari · 09-25-2004, 11:55 AM

Banjaxed, I think it's called irritable bowel syndrome[img]smileys/smiley5.gif[/img]. (Only joking). Hope you feel better soon.

SilentNight · 09-25-2004, 12:20 PM

first, i thought it was strange that why someone wanted to write a story
for her child about something she didn't know, then it could be a good
opportunity for her to learn something since she was reaching out to
find. nothing wrong with that.

secondly it was funny how she accidentally came here. it was funnier how you guys tried to help out.

thirdly, it shows Wheel is very good and fair hearted, also very deligent to promote Damien.

fourthly, Banjaxed coincidentally had discomfort along the thread, hope he feels better now.

i don't know why i have to reply this one[img]smileys/smiley5.gif[/img]

Edited by: SilentNight

Lemonhead · 09-25-2004, 12:21 PM

fifthly it shows that you like lists

mari · 09-25-2004, 12:45 PM

Just been thinking about Banjaxed's pain in the pit of his stomach, I don't think it's irritable bowel after all. I think it may be something to do with his heart... has he made a special connection with Arlene perhaps[img]smileys/smiley2.gif[/img]! What do you guys think?

SilentNight · 09-25-2004, 12:49 PM

[img]smileys/smiley36.gif[/img] only he would know.

mari · 09-25-2004, 02:19 PM

that's true, perhaps he'll spill the beans later[img]smileys/smiley36.gif[/img]!

09-21-2004, 09:28 AM	#2
Wheels Eskimo Enigma Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Peoples Republic of Cork Posts: 7,900	Erhm... I don't think any of us know anything about Inuit culture... just Damien Rice music... Try Canada's National Inuit Organisation here __________________

09-21-2004, 09:36 AM	#3
Banjaxed Eskimo Regular Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Ireland Posts: 620	this has got to be one of the funniest posts ever. ... eh, not THIS post, the one up there ^, above Wheels'. __________________ I'll build a tower in your name and you will do the same, won't you my love, won't you my love? Won't you my love?

09-21-2004, 09:54 AM	#4
Uno- X Eskimo CSI Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 14,495	[img]smileys/smiley36.gif[/img] __________________ Do you realize that you have the most beautiful face? Do you realize we're floating in space?

09-21-2004, 09:59 AM	#5
sarahukuk Eskimo Regular Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 320	[img]smileys/smiley36.gif[/img][img]smileys/smiley36.gif[/img] __________________ http://img153.exs.cx/img153/5710/minithing5fe.jpg

09-21-2004, 10:12 AM	#6
looly Loolius Cornipicus Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Ireland Posts: 4,037	[img]smileys/smiley36.gif[/img]Is she being serious or taking the piss? [img]smileys/smiley36.gif[/img] __________________ I like the simple life. It means I've less to loose.

09-21-2004, 09:10 AM	#1
arleen Eskimo Baby Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Indonesia Posts: 3	I'm a mother of a 3 year old daughter residing in Jakarta, Indonesia. I'm trying to write a few children story books. ONe of them is about a trip to Alaska. the problem is, I've never been to Alaska. I need information regarding the following and I was hoping any of you can help me by supplying the correct answer. I really appreciate this. 1. How do Eskimo people say hi in Alaska? I vaguely remembered about spitting on your hand and put your hands together.. not sure if this is accurate. 2. I need an Eskimo name for a boy. Can I use Mikihasi (I made it up) as a boy name for an Eskimo boy? 3. I heard they catch fish in Alaska. What type of fish ? salmon? I need 2 types of fish that they catch in Alaska. Thank you so much for those who can help me. or if anybody can recommend a website about Eskimo culture, I really appreciate it. Regards, arleen

09-21-2004, 10:16 AM	#7
indigoangel Eskimo Regular Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Ireland Posts: 893	hehehe! __________________ if you dream it, you can achieve it - if you imagine it, you can become it

09-21-2004, 11:07 AM	#8
Michelle Joey Eskimo Psychologist Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Bouvet Island Posts: 7,360	Oh dear [img]smileys/smiley36.gif[/img] __________________ You know you make me feel different, I always know who you are, There's comfort in your presence, But I haven't decided yet if you're the moon or a star.

09-21-2004, 12:21 PM	#9
Wheels Eskimo Enigma Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Peoples Republic of Cork Posts: 7,900	Quit laughing people [img]smileys/smiley7.gif[/img] Arleen my link should be of help [img]smileys/smiley4.gif[/img] __________________

09-21-2004, 12:27 PM	#10
Michelle Joey Eskimo Psychologist Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Bouvet Island Posts: 7,360	Apologies Wheels [img]smileys/smiley22.gif[/img] __________________ You know you make me feel different, I always know who you are, There's comfort in your presence, But I haven't decided yet if you're the moon or a star.

09-21-2004, 12:40 PM	#12
Michelle Joey Eskimo Psychologist Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Bouvet Island Posts: 7,360	Brian [img]smileys/smiley36.gif[/img]Wheels will not be happy [img]smileys/smiley36.gif[/img] __________________ You know you make me feel different, I always know who you are, There's comfort in your presence, But I haven't decided yet if you're the moon or a star.

09-21-2004, 02:48 PM	#13
Wheels Eskimo Enigma Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Peoples Republic of Cork Posts: 7,900	Ahh I'm always happy [img]smileys/smiley4.gif[/img] <<see? But I doubt that is a real Inuit name [img]smileys/smiley5.gif[/img] __________________

09-21-2004, 02:56 PM	#14
looly Loolius Cornipicus Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Ireland Posts: 4,037	ah ok. I see. Yes, I think Banjaxed would be a great name for a boy, but if you consider re-writing your story a little bit, you'll find that 'looly' is quite a popular namefor the eskimo girls. Similar to 'Banjaxed' in that it means 'eskimogoddess' in certain regions. In fact, it would be a great title for your book - 'Looly and the Eskimos', or, 'Looly, Queen of the Eskimos', or, Looly's Iglooly' Happy writing. __________________ I like the simple life. It means I've less to loose.

09-21-2004, 05:29 PM	#15
Michelle Joey Eskimo Psychologist Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Bouvet Island Posts: 7,360	[img]smileys/smiley36.gif[/img][img]smileys/smiley36.gif[/img] Oops sorry again Wheels [img]smileys/smiley22.gif[/img] __________________ You know you make me feel different, I always know who you are, There's comfort in your presence, But I haven't decided yet if you're the moon or a star.

09-22-2004, 07:25 AM	#16
Louise Eskimo Regular Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Ireland Posts: 2,118	dont get why you guys are laughing, [img]smileys/smiley5.gif[/img] , arleen, wish I could help but I know less than you! Mikihasi is a gorgeous name though! __________________ "Every line means something"

09-22-2004, 12:19 PM	#17
Michelle Joey Eskimo Psychologist Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Bouvet Island Posts: 7,360	Mostly laughing at Brian and lools [img]smileys/smiley4.gif[/img]or rather what they wrote __________________ You know you make me feel different, I always know who you are, There's comfort in your presence, But I haven't decided yet if you're the moon or a star.

09-22-2004, 10:28 PM	#18
maccas81 Eskimo Ladies Man Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Donegal Posts: 2,541	i think looly's iglooly is a classic...... sorry i cant help on the eskimo stuff though! __________________ I'm happy, hope you're happy too.....

09-23-2004, 05:31 AM	#19
arleen Eskimo Baby Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Indonesia Posts: 3	Dear all, Thanks for all the reply. I'm so sorry that I was clearly at the wrong place, asking wrong questions to wrong people. I guess being a Mom has made me oblivion of any kind of bands or music (except for my Beethoven for babies CD). At least I get to make some of you laugh (even thought that wasn't my intention. I think it's a good by product Wheels, thank you for the link. I'm looking at it right now and I will use their contact list to ask for help. Thank you so much. Regards, Arleen

09-23-2004, 09:10 AM	#20
Wheels Eskimo Enigma Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Peoples Republic of Cork Posts: 7,900	No problem Arleen... and as you found us, why not check out Damien Rice's music? His first album 'O' is available most places and your baby would love it!! [img]smileys/smiley4.gif[/img] __________________

09-23-2004, 09:21 AM	#21
arleen Eskimo Baby Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Indonesia Posts: 3	Wheels, OK. I will look for it next time I go to CD store (which is probably 2 years from now anyway. is it a rock and roll band? where is it most popular? in the US or europe? I emailed the senior editor of the Inuit magazine that I found at the link you gave. hopefully he can help me. Arleen

09-23-2004, 12:21 PM	#22
Wheels Eskimo Enigma Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Peoples Republic of Cork Posts: 7,900	Arleen, if you want to hear Damien's stuff before you buy, just click on the mp3s section at the top of this page. Also check out the videos section as they are great live. The music is... well... hard to explain... have a listen, I'm certain you'll love it. [img]smileys/smiley4.gif[/img] __________________

09-23-2004, 01:05 PM	#23
concetta italian eskimo :) Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Italy Posts: 949	[img]smileys/smiley31.gif[/img] great wheels! __________________ Bitter words, full of rage, and clever ways To find the key to my weakest side

09-25-2004, 11:19 AM	#24
Banjaxed Eskimo Regular Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Ireland Posts: 620	hmm, strangesensation in pit of stomach... hard to explain... slightly queezy pain feeling... what could it be? __________________ I'll build a tower in your name and you will do the same, won't you my love, won't you my love? Won't you my love?

09-25-2004, 11:55 AM	#25
mari Eskimo Regular Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 833	Banjaxed, I think it's called irritable bowel syndrome[img]smileys/smiley5.gif[/img]. (Only joking). Hope you feel better soon. __________________ Emmett Tinley World Domination Commission (ETWDC)

09-25-2004, 12:20 PM	#26
SilentNight Eskimo Regular Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 901	first, i thought it was strange that why someone wanted to write a story for her child about something she didn't know, then it could be a good opportunity for her to learn something since she was reaching out to find. nothing wrong with that. secondly it was funny how she accidentally came here. it was funnier how you guys tried to help out. thirdly, it shows Wheel is very good and fair hearted, also very deligent to promote Damien. fourthly, Banjaxed coincidentally had discomfort along the thread, hope he feels better now. i don't know why i have to reply this one[img]smileys/smiley5.gif[/img] Edited by: SilentNight

09-25-2004, 12:21 PM	#27
Lemonhead Eskimo Regular Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Ireland Posts: 2,097	fifthly it shows that you like lists __________________ No liquor in the land can stop the brain from bleedin'- Bob Dylan

09-25-2004, 12:45 PM	#28
mari Eskimo Regular Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 833	Just been thinking about Banjaxed's pain in the pit of his stomach, I don't think it's irritable bowel after all. I think it may be something to do with his heart... has he made a special connection with Arlene perhaps[img]smileys/smiley2.gif[/img]! What do you guys think? __________________ Emmett Tinley World Domination Commission (ETWDC)

09-25-2004, 12:49 PM	#29
SilentNight Eskimo Regular Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 901	[img]smileys/smiley36.gif[/img] only he would know.

09-25-2004, 02:19 PM	#30
mari Eskimo Regular Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 833	that's true, perhaps he'll spill the beans later[img]smileys/smiley36.gif[/img]! __________________ Emmett Tinley World Domination Commission (ETWDC)