An Inuk Boy Who Caught A Seal With His Hockey Stick Is Peak Canada

bearkilr said:
That's what the Inuit say. They don't say "hunt" or "kill", they say "catch". I guess they use the fish term for everything.
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When I hunted with them they didn't seem to have any problem saying hunt or kill. However, I will concede that the line between hunting and catching blurs when you have a fast sled.
 
Maybe we need to change the term hunt to catch? Might be alot less fuss made?! :rolleyes:
I think I’ll go back and change the terminology in my old hunting threads. “The flock of Canadas’s were backpedaling over the decoys (substite decoys with replica geese) and at 15 yards out I yelled “kill em!”(substitute yelled kill ‘em with gently spoke the words “ok fella’s catch ‘em!”). :wave:
 
the spank said:
Maybe we need to change the term hunt to catch? Might be alot less fuss made?! :rolleyes:
I think I’ll go back and change the terminology in my old hunting threads. “The flock of Canadas’s were backpedaling over the decoys (substite decoys with replica geese) and at 15 yards out I yelled “kill em!”(substitute yelled kill ‘em with gently spoke the words “ok fella’s catch ‘em!”). :wave:
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Just once I want to hear someone yell "Harvest 'em" when the geese commit. Oh, well someone has to be first.
 
That is very Canadian for sure . Also pretty lucky it was Inuk boy who "caught " the seal. I dare say if that was not an Inuk child the reaction would be quite different . And child services would probably pay a visit to the parents ... Heck our priminister might have even shed a tear in parliament over such an incident.
But good for him to bring home some meat with a hockey stick though ....
 
English is not the first language of the Inuit people, most can speak Inuktitut and English though. Catch was probably a "suggested" term by the kalunat(white man) as more refined and "pleasing" to the ear. Or maybe it is meant to suggest catching the spirit of the animal, for which they have much respect, regardless of the way it was killed or taken.

I am sure the boy took great delight in feeding his family, a proud tradition continues and I have no doubt any of that animal went to waste. The satisfaction comes from providing for the family, not the bloodthirst that some are trying to focus on here. Most people are ignorant of survival and sustainable living due to living comfortably in society, up on the tundra it is not so easy.

So if you want to judge, put on a pair of sealskin boots and caribou parka and try living off the land above the tree line for a couple days. Until then leave the boy alone unless you have something positive to say, and keep the ignorant and racist comments to yourself.

Rant over.
 
VZ-fan said:
English is not the first language of the Inuit people, most can speak Inuktitut and English though. Catch was probably a "suggested" term by the kalunat(white man) as more refined and "pleasing" to the ear. Or maybe it is meant to suggest catching the spirit of the animal, for which they have much respect, regardless of the way it was killed or taken.

I am sure the boy took great delight in feeding his family, a proud tradition continues and I have no doubt any of that animal went to waste. The satisfaction comes from providing for the family, not the bloodthirst that some are trying to focus on here. Most people are ignorant of survival and sustainable living due to living comfortably in society, up on the tundra it is not so easy.

So if you want to judge, put on a pair of sealskin boots and caribou parka and try living off the land above the tree line for a couple days. Until then leave the boy alone unless you have something positive to say, and keep the ignorant and racist comments to yourself.

Rant over.
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With greatest respect I would like to suggest that you have severely misinterpreted many of the above posts! We love it! We get it! We are happy for that boy 100%!!!!

I wasn’t making fun of the word “catch”. I was simply pointing out the disparity between how the CBC views traditional hunting...I’m happy they reported this story, I just wish they would also report the traditional hunting that other Canadians do in such a favorable light.

My daughter takes great delight in feeding our family as well! I don’t need to put on a pair of sealskin boots to see the incredible joy and pride she felt when at 14 she placed a roasted wild turkey on the family dinner table (and believe me, none of it went to waste either)! No doubt this young lad felt the same way.

My post was only meant to poke fun at the media and I think most of the other posts in this thread meant the same. The fact that the media can report the same story in vastly different ways reminded me of this old joke. Hopefully this joke will convey what I was trying to with my post:

Two boys are playing hockey on a pond in a park in Toronto, when one is attacked by a rabid Rottweiler. Thinking quickly, the other boy takes his stick, wedges it down the dog's collar and twists, breaking the dog's neck. A CBC reporter who was strolling by sees the incident, and rushes over to interview the boy.
"Young Leafs Fan Saves Friend From Vicious Animal," he starts writing in his notebook. "But I'm not a Leafs fan," the little hero replied. "Sorry, since we are in Toronto, I just assumed you were." said the reporter and starts again. Little Jays Fan Rescues Friend From Horrific Attack" he continued writing in his notebook. "I'm not a Jays fan either," the boy said. "I assumed everyone in Toronto was either a Leafs or Jays fan. What team, do you root for?" the reporter asked. "I'm a Montreal Canadiens fan." the child said.
The CBC reporter starts a new sheet in his notebook and writes, "Little French Bastard from Montreal Kills Beloved Family Pet."
 
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^It wasn't directed at you. I had read a comment referring to a "group" of people.

To who ever it was, I suggest that maybe instead of writing a derogatory comment that maybe instead the poster should spend that energy elsewhere as in calling and thanking his/her parents for growing up privileged and not having to worry about killing to survive or go without hunger.
 
Agreed I think most on here thinks its great, any negative comments i think were more directed to how negative it might have been presented if it was a non Inuit. As for the young boy, good on him for providing.... many people in Canada and in the media don't understand where actual food comes from
 
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