Jaypootie Aliqatuqtuq

In Qikiqtarjuaq, knowledge about where to look for seal, essential knowledge for being a successful seal hunter, is passed from person to person, generation to generation.

Jaypootie learned the intricacies of seal hunting from his father, a respected full-time harvester who made his living off of the land. Having harvested many seals since his first successful hunt as a teenager, Jaypootie knows a slew of tricks for butchering seals quickly and efficiently without wasting any meat. For example, Jaypootie recommends butchering seals on stable, hard-packed snow. He also recommends paying close attention when removing the guts to avoid rupturing the gall bladder. Finally, to avoid wastage and leave as little fat as possible on the skin, Jaypootie recommends focusing on the skin and not the knife when skinning seals.

Want to enjoy country food like Jaypootie? Try caribou dipped in fermented seal fat!