Talelayu

What will happen to Inuit if Talelayu is angry? How can the people find out how to please Talelayu? What will happen to the people if Talelayu doesn’t release the animals?

Giving Thanks

How do Inuit hunters thank the goddess for allowing them to hunt various sea creatures? Do you think this makes a difference? Why or why not? Research other ways that Indigenous Peoples give thanks for their hunting successes.

What’s In the Water?

On page 18, the author describes seeing something swimming in the water. Ask the students to predict what they think she sees. If students are struggling to come up with accurate predictions, remind them of the clue in the title.

Traditional Inuit Food

The author notes that the sea gives many kinds of food. Research what foods Inuit traditionally eat. How is the sea essential in Inuit’s survival?

Gift of the Warm Season

On page 17, the author mentions “warm season.” What season is the author referring to? What gifts might come with the warm season?