As the number of Inuit who hunt has dwindled, so has the consumption of organs {and other anatomy not available for purchase at the Igloolik Co-op: tendons, blubber, blood, head}. I picked up the card labeled Caribou Kidney, Raw. "Who actually eats this?" "I do," said Nirlungayuk.
The traditional practice of hunting among the Inuit has significantly diminished, which has led to a decline in the consumption of various animal organs and other parts that cannot be purchased in local stores, like the Igloolik Co-op. This reduction not only affects dietary habits but also highlights a shift in cultural practices surrounding food.
In a conversation about this decline, the author encounters a card labeled "Caribou Kidney, Raw" and questions its consumption. Nirlungayuk, an Inuit individual, shares that he eats it, illustrating the connection some still maintain to traditional foods despite changing hunting practices.
