the people Lived in Alaska Used the Bering Strait to come to Alaska Lived in a very cold climate. They hunted whales, walruses, caribou, seals, and sometimes polar bears They also ate seaweed Hunters Fishermen Ice Fishing - making holes in the ice and waiting for the air- breathing seals and walruses to use them when they needed air. They learned to hunt this way by watching the polar bear Parkas large, thick coats lined with animal fur. Thick, long pants Boots lined with animal fur Made clothes and footwear from animal skins Hoods on womens parkas made extra large, to protect the baby from the harsh wind when snuggled against the mother's back. Sewn together with needle and thread made from animal bone and skin. lived in igloos made from snow and ice. lived in tents made of animal skins and bones when temperatures were above freezing qajait (aka Kayak) Single Passenger boats that were covered in seal skin and floated very well. Used to hunt Sea Animals. If turned over could be righted by person in boat. On land, used dog sleds pulled by huskies Inuit industry depended on animal hides and bones some tools were also made out of worked stones. Walrus ivory was an important material used it to make knives. The women took care of the children, cleaned huts, sewed and cooked.