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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.

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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).

Maps of Inuit Lands

First Nations Map: Location of Amerindian and Inuit Communities:
    Maps of the Inuit and Native American communities of Quebec.
Virtual Museum of New France:
    Historical maps and articles on the Inuit tribes of the US and Canada.
Indigenous Peoples and Languages of Alaska:
    Map showing the location of the Inupiaq and other Alaska Native tribes.

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.
Labrador Metis Nation:
    Representing Labrador people of mixed Indian, Inuit, and European ancestry.
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.
Tattoos of the Hunter-Gatherers of the Arctic:
    Article on the tattoo traditions of the Inuit and Yupik people, with pictures.
Nunavut Flag Nunatsiavut Flag Kuujjuaraapik Native Village Flag:
    Inuit flags.
Too Tall Tail Meat Salad Inupiat Reindeer Stew Dunuuq:
    Traditional Inuit food recipes.

Inuit Artifacts and Cultural Objects

Copper and Caribou Inuit Clothing Traditions Inuit Costume Exhibit:
    Photographs and descriptions of traditional Inuit clothes.
Inuit Parka Inuit Dance Clothing Inuit Fashions Today:
    Photos 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.
Inuit Dolls Caribou Inuit Ring and Pin Toy 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.
Canoeing Cultures: The Inuit:
    Inuit kayak-building and traditional culture.
Aleut/Eskimo Paddle Making:
    The Aleut and Inuit craft of carving wooden paddles for kayaks.
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.
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:
    Images of Inuit artifacts from the Canadian Museum of Civilization.
Igloos How To Build An Igloo Inuit Environment and Housing Inuit Shelter Sod Houses:
    Information about traditional Inuit homes.
Four Directions: Inupiat Eskimo: Four Directions: Inuit:
    Timelines and links about Eskimo history.

Inuit Religion and Myth

Inuit Religion:
    Online texts on Inuit ceremonies, myths, and religious traditions..
Inuit Legends:
    Collection of Inuit mythology and folktales.

Inuit Literature and Arts

Inuit Authors Iñupiaq Authors Eskimo Authors:
    Inuit writers, their lives and work.
Inuit Music:
    Article about Inuit drum dancing, throat singing, personal songs, and other musical traditions.
The Inuit Throat Singers:
    Traditional Inuit throatsinging performed by two Cape Dorset women.
Sylvester Ayek:
    Songs performed by an Alaskan Inupiaq musician.
Alaska Native Artists North Star Inuit Gallery:
    Websites featuring Inuit soapstone sculpture, mask carvings, and other artwork.

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