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Nanorriutit are specialized dogs integral to traditional nanoq (polar bear) hunting in Avanersuaq (Thule district, North Green-land). This practice, involving a deep relationship between the piniartoq (hunter), the nanoq, and the qimmeq (dog), is a crucialaspect of Inughuit cultural heritage in the… Nanorriutit are specialized dogs integral to traditional nanoq (polar bear) hunting in Avanersuaq (Thule district, North Green-land). This practice, involving a deep relationship between the piniartoq (hunter), the nanoq, and the qimmeq (dog), is a crucialaspect of Inughuit cultural heritage in the region. However, the hunting culture associated with nanorriutit faces significantchallenges due to the contemporary lifestyle, urbanization and impacts of climate change, which are deteriorating the tradi-tional hunting grounds. This study aims to examine the evolving role of nanorriutit in polar bear hunting practices and thebroader cultural context of Avanersuaq. Utilizing a qualitative approach, data were collected through fourteen semi-structuredinterviews with thirteen knowledge holders from the settlement of Savissivik and the town of Qaanaaq, conducted in Inuktunand kalaallisut. The findings illustrate both the enduring significance of nanorriutit, and the adaptations required in responseto changing environmental conditions. This research contributes to the understanding of how the contemporary lifestyles andclimate change is influencing Inughuit hunting practices and emphasizes the need to preserve this valuable cultural traditionamidst a rapidly transforming Arctic urbanization and environment. Læs mere