Who are the Eskimo - Inuit Peoples？

The Inuit people, also known as the Eskimos peoples, are indigenous peoples of the Arctic region who inhabit Alaska, Canada, and Greenland. They are one of the world's oldest cultures, with a rich heritage and a deep connection to the land, sea, and their ancestral traditions. The Inuit people have faced significant challenges throughout their history, but they have a strong sense of community and continue to maintain their cultural heritage.

Inuit culture is based on a hunting and gathering lifestyle, relying heavily on the land and sea for subsistence. The traditional Inuit diet consisted of fish, marine mammals, and other wild game, as well as berries and plants. They also relied on sled dogs for transportation and hunting. The Inuit people have a deep spiritual and cultural heritage, with traditional beliefs centered around the worship of spirits and ancestor worship. They have a rich tradition of storytelling, music, and dance, which serve as important sources of cultural transmission and provide a means of preserving their history and traditions.

Inuit society was organized into small, tight-knit communities, and decisions were made through consensus. The Inuit people have a strong sense of community and rely heavily on one another for support, particularly in the harsh Arctic environment. Family and community are central to Inuit life, and relationships are valued highly. The Inuit people have a rich history of cooperation and mutual support, and this remains a defining characteristic of Inuit society to this day. Inuit art is well-known for its unique style, including soapstone carvings, ivory sculptures, and intricate tattoos. Inuit artists have been influenced by their environment, incorporating images of the sea, land, and animals into their work. The art also reflects their spiritual beliefs, and traditional Inuit art often depicts spirits and ancestors.

In recent history, the Inuit people have faced significant challenges, including forced relocation, loss of traditional lands and resources, and exposure to new diseases. The Inuit people have experienced significant cultural upheaval as a result of contact with European settlers, and the subsequent exploitation of their land and resources. This has resulted in a loss of traditional knowledge and practices, and has had a profound impact on Inuit culture and society. Despite these challenges, many Inuit communities have made efforts to preserve their language, culture, and traditions, despite the pressures of modernization and globalization.

Inuit people continue to maintain a strong connection to their land, sea, and cultural heritage, and many young people are actively involved in preserving their ancestral traditions. Many Inuit people are involved in fishing and hunting, and these activities continue to play a central role in their cultural identity. However, the Inuit people are also facing new challenges, including the effects of climate change, which are affecting the Arctic region in unprecedented ways. The Inuit people are also facing pressure from oil and gas development, which is threatening their traditional hunting and fishing grounds.

Despite these challenges, the Inuit people are an incredibly resilient people, and they continue to play an important role in the cultural and historical heritage of the Arctic region. Inuit people are increasingly active in politics and advocating for their rights and interests, and there is a growing recognition of the important contributions made by Inuit people to the cultural and historical heritage of the Arctic region.

[DaleSer-ixfd]

It's hard over there, my father in law is from here. He wanted to go back home but he just died 2 months ago. Hopefully we can get to Alaska so my kids can learn there culture.

[j_wah]

How did you get AI to make the voice sound so realistic?

[danieldipalma]

They're a brand of ice cream of course!

[matthewmann]

NOTE I am Hispanic Pardo(Mixed between European, African, And Amerindian) but physically I get more mistaken or mistook for a Desi person.

NOTE TWO When I say Eskimo I do not mean it in the context, concept, construct, or content of being prejudice, discriminatory, bigoted, or derogatory as Eskimo is often used to mean as a catch all or blanket term for Inuits, Yupiks, And sometimes Aleuts or Aleutians.

Now with that all said and done and out of the way I will say that towards The Inuits in specifics they were called a Eskimo in a racial slur kind of way but not by Europeans and or Half Europeans IE Mestizos aka Alaskan Creoles aka Metis aka Mixed Bloods, Pardos, Mulattoes, Castizos, Cholos, Harnizos, Or Melungeons like you might assume but by Amerindians also known as First Nations to there South that recognized there physical, bodily, and facial alternates immediately usually The Native Northerners looked more similar to East Asians while the Southerners looked more like South East Asians usually Northerners being lighter skinned and shorter stature as well as having a little more facial hair plus there eyes were a little less round then there Southern counterparts as well as there cheek bones being higher. Anywho The Amerindians of The Crees And Denes called Inuits Eskimos to translate or interpret them as "raw meat eaters that behaved like animals" so they recognized there geographical and dietary differences right away too which made things worse yeah. For some reason this is not a talked about though since neither group is White Nor Half White yeah.

[myronbenware]

Is it true that the Eskimo migrated south and became the Apache Indians?

[oliviadavis]

❤ took my DNA and found out I have siberian Eskimo in me but knew nothing about it

[majcorbin]

IOWA DAD JOKE of the day
[Q] How does an eskimo, build his home?
[A] E- Gloos, it together(igloo)

[onlythewise]

there the ones survive in freezing weather

[WORDversesWORLD]

You must be speaking of the past Eskimos, cause you dang sure ain't talking about today's people!

[daveshen]

We inuit do not say "Inuit People" because the word inuit means people. Inuit People? SMH.

[tomray]

Climate change refers to a global change in climate. No one argues that the climate changes, but it is a political argument that these changes are man made.

[captaincanada]

Eskimo is a derogatory name given the Inuit, Inuuk, Yupik indigenous Peoples by the Europeans, taken from a Cree word meaning raw meat eater. This video is extremely offensive to the Inuit Peoples and progressive societies like Canada, Greenland and even Russia refer to these peoples by their proper name. America, as always, is the last of the Inuit Yupik nations to still refer to these people as eskimo.