what is an inuit

The Inuit are a group of culturally and historically similar Indigenous peoples traditionally inhabiting the Arctic and subarctic regions of North America, Greenland, Labrador, Quebec, Nunavut, the Northwest Territories, and Alaska. The term "Inuit" translates to "the people" in English and is now commonly used to refer to this group, replacing the term "Eskimo," which is considered pejorative and offensive. The Inuit are politically organized within their own jurisdictions as well as internationally, and they have entered into a variety of governance arrangements throughout their homeland to advance their right to self-determination. The Inuit have a rich and diverse culture, with a population estimated to be more than 180,000.