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Bookmark or Share- Eskimo - WikipediaEskimo (/ ˈɛskɪmoʊ /) is an exonym that refers to two closely related Indigenous peoples: Inuit (including the Alaska Native Iñupiat, the Canadian Inuit, and the Greenlandic Inuit) and the Yupik (or Yuit) of eastern Siberia and Alaska.
- Inuit culture - WikipediaEuropeans in North America used to refer to the Inuit as Eskimos, but the people consider that term pejorative. The primary reason some people consider Eskimo derogatory is the questionable but widespread perception [ 7 ] [ 8 ] [ 9 ] [ 10 ] that in Algonquian languages it means "eaters of raw meat."
- Inuit - WikipediaIn 1939, the Supreme Court of Canada found, in a decision known as Re Eskimos, that Inuit should be considered Indians and were thus under the jurisdiction of the federal government. Native customs were worn down by the actions of the RCMP, who enforced Canadian criminal law on Inuit.
- Inuit - History, Modern era, Acculturation and AssimilationOnce known as Eskimos, the Inuit inhabit the Arctic region, one of the most forbidding territories on earth. Occupying lands that stretch 12,000 miles from parts of Siberia, along the Alaskan coast, across Canada, and on to Greenland, the Inuit are one of the most widely dispersed people in the world, but number only about 60,000 in population.
- Understanding the Inuit(Eskimos): Exploring the Cultural ... - MediumConclusion: The Inuit people, also known as Eskimos, have a rich cultural heritage and a deep connection to the Arctic environment. This article aimed to provide a comprehensive overview of their...
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