Because the Aboriginal people’s traditional way of life was closely related to the environment, many elements of their cultures are affected by climate change.
For example, in the North warmer temperatures have changed animal habitats: new species are moving north (mallard duck, salmon), while others are leaving. For example, the Arctic fox is one of the species the Inuit hunt; but there are fewer foxes now because they feed on lemmings, and lemmings have been leaving the territory, which has become too hot for them.
Rising temperatures are also melting sea ice and permafrost. Since the houses are built on frozen ground, if it thaws the house is no longer solid. Many Inuit communities must therefore plan for major changes in the years to come.