These kamiks are waterproof. They are good to wear in the spring when the snow starts to melt. They are sewn with very small stitches. The foot is made of seal skin. The top is made of seal fur. When the pattern on a kamik is vertical it is for a male. When the pattern on a kamik is horizontal it is for a female. Women's kamiks also have beautiful bead work on the top of the foot.

This is Ned. It is cold. He is wearing kamiks. The foot of his kamiks are made with leather. Inside the kamiks is a liner made of sheepskin. They are very warm to wear in the winter. He likes his kamiks.

This is Johnny George. He is an elder in our community. His kamiks are made of all seal skin. They are all black.

These are Christie's kamiks. She is in our class. The fur is from an otter. The foot is made of leather. You can see the beautiful beads on the foot.

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