List of American Inuit facts for kids

The Inuit are a group of indigenous peoples who live in the cold, northern parts of the world. This includes places like Alaska in the United States, Canada, and Greenland. For a long time, they were called "Eskimo," but many Inuit prefer their own name because "Eskimo" was given to them by others.

In Alaska, many Inuit are part of the Iñupiat group. They have a rich culture and history. This list shares some notable American Inuit who have made important contributions in different fields.

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• John Baker: He is a famous dog musher, which means he races sleds pulled by dogs. He is also a pilot and a speaker who inspires others.
• Irene Bedard: An actor known for her roles in movies and TV shows.
• Ada Blackjack: She was a brave woman who survived being stranded alone on an island in the Arctic.
• Rita Pitka Blumenstein: A respected traditional doctor who uses old healing methods.
• Ramy Brooks: Like John Baker, he is a dog musher. He also owns a kennel for dogs and is a motivational speaker.
• Callan Chythlook-Sifsof: Born in 1989, she is an Olympic snowboarder who competed for the United States.
• Columbia Eneutseak: She was born in 1893 at the Chicago World's Fair and became a silent film actress. Silent films were movies without spoken words.
• Ray Mala: An actor who appeared in many films.
• Uyaquk: He was a Moravian missionary and a brilliant language expert. He helped create a writing system for the Yup'ik language.

See also

• Lists of Inuit