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˜Inuit (Eskimo) Culture and History –

As a complement to our Inuktitut language information, we would like to share our collection of indexed links about the Inuit and various aspects of their society. The emphasis of these pages is on the native peoples of the Americas as living societies with a present and a future as well as a past. Inuk history is interesting and important, but the Inuit are still here today, too, and we try to feature modern writers as well as traditional folklore, contemporary art as well as museum pieces, and the issues and struggles of today as well as the tragedies of yesterday. Suggestions for new links are always welcome.

Please note, although the Inuktitut name "Inuit" is the preferred term most of the people use to refer to themselves, many Inuit people still use the Cree word "Eskimo" as well, including, in some cases, in the official names of their tribal villages. For this reason, we have used both words on our website.

Inuit Tribal and Community Websites

Akulivik * Aupalak * Inukjuak * Ivujivik * Kangiqsualujjuaq * Kangiqsujuaq * Kangirsuk:
    Kuujjuaq * Kuujjuarapik * Puvirnituq * Quaqtaq * Salluit * Tasiujaq * Umiujaq * Killiniq:
    Government profiles of the fifteen Inuit communities of Nunavik (Arctic Quebec).

Inuit Lifestyle and Tradition

The Inupiat * Copper Eskimo:
    Articles on Inuit history and culture.
The Alaskan Eskimo:
    Curtis' early 20th-century ethnography of the Inuit/Eskimos of northern Alaska.
Quebec History: Eskimo (Inuit):
    Anthropology text on the Inuit people.
First Peoples: Inuit:
    Demographic and linguistic information on the Inuit of Quebec.
Inuit Legends:
    Collection of Inuit legends and folktales.
Inuit Authors * Iñupiaq Authors * Eskimo Authors:
    Inuit writers, their lives and work.
Labrador Metis Nation:
    Representing Labrador people of mixed Indian, Inuit, and European ancestry.
First Nations Map: * Location of Amerindian and Inuit Communities:
    Maps of the Inuit and Native American communities of Quebec.
Canada's Peoples: Inuit:
    Ethnography of the Inuit tribes.
Inuit * Inuits:
    Inuit culture and history in Quebec.
Inuvialut Storytelling
    Article on Inuit storytelling, drumming and dancing.
Inuit Religion:
    Online texts on Inuit ceremonies, myths, and religious traditions..
Copper and Caribou Inuit Clothing Traditions
    Photographs and descriptions of traditional Inuit clothing.
Tattoos of the Hunter-Gatherers of the Arctic:
    Article on the tattoo traditions of the Inuit and Yupik people, with pictures.
Inuit Dolls * Caribou Inuit Ring and Pin Game * Caribou Eskimo Pin Game * Inuit Pin Game:
    West Greenland Eskimo Pin Game * Copper Inuit Pin Game * Labrador Inuit Pin Game * Quebec Inuit Pin Game
    Greenland Eskimo Ball * Caribou Inuit Tug-of-War:
    Inuit toys and games.
Inuit Arrow * Caribou Inuit Bow and Arrow * Inuit Bow and Arrow:     Central Inuit Crossbow * East Greenland Inuit Crossbow:
    Inuit weapons.
Inuit Bullroarer * Caribou Eskimo Drum * Inuit Drum and Drumstick * Caribou Inuit Drum
    Caribou Eskimo Drum and Drumstick * Inuit Drum * Inuit Drum and Drum Stick:
    Inuit musical instruments.
Inuit Parkas * Inuit Dance Clothing * Inuit Fashions Today:
    Photographs and descriptions of Inuit parkas, budgoods, and mukluks.
Copper Inuit Shoes * Inuit Boots * Copper Eskimo Shoes * Inuit Mittens: * Inuit Man's Stockings * Inuit Woman's Stockings
    Inuit Man's Trousers * Inuit Woman's Trousers * Copper Eskimo Outer Pants * Copper Eskimo Inner Pants
    Copper Eskimo Outer and Inner Coats * Inuit Man's Coat * Inuit Woman's Coat * Inuit Snow Goggles * Inuit Dance Hat
    Copper Eskimo Dance Hat:
    Traditional Inuit clothing.
Caribou Inuit * Central Inuit * Labrador Inuit * Iglulingmiut (Iglulik Inuit) * Inuinnaq (Copper Inuit):
    Inuvialuit (Mackenzie Delta Inuit) * Netsilingmiut (Netsilik Inuit) * Nunatsiarmiut (Southern Baffin Island Inuit):
    Nunavimiut (Nunavik Inuit) * Qikirtamiut (Belcher Islands Inuit/Sanikiluaq) * Sallirmiut * Salluit:
    Online exhibit of Inuit artifacts from the Canadian Museum of Civilization.
Canoeing Cultures: The Inuit:
    Inuit kayak-building and traditional culture.
Virtual Museum of New France:
    Historical maps and articles on the Inuit tribes of the US and Canada.
Nunavut Flag * Nunatsiavut Flag * Kuujjuaraapik Native Village Flag:
    Inuit flags.
Too Tall Tail Meat Salad * Inupiat Reindeer Stew * Dunuuq:
    Traditional Inuit recipes.

Books for sale on the Inuits

Saqiyuq: Stories from the Lives of Three Inuit Women:
    Fascinating book of Inuit oral history for sale.
Living On The Land:
    Anthropology book about how traditional Inuit/Eskimo life has changed over the past century.
Celebrating Inuit Art:
    A beautiful art book featuring Inuit carvings from different regions of the Arctic.
Indigenous Books:
    Evolving list of books about Inuits and Native Americans.

Links, References, and Additional Information

   The Inuit * Aboriginal Groups: Inuit:
   Encyclopedia articles about the Inuit.
   Inuit * Esquimeaux (Inuit) * Les Inuits:

    Information about the Inuit tribe in French.
   Esquimal * Historia y lengua inuit * Los Inuit:
   Information about the Inuit nation in Spanish.
   Inuit People:
   Inuit links.



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