Inuit (Peoples of North America)

This nonfiction title explores the history, culture, and traditions of the Inuit, the Indigenous peoples of the Arctic regions of North America. Readers learn about traditional Inuit life, including hunting, fishing, clothing, shelter, family life, beliefs, and artistic traditions, as well as the effects of European contact and modern changes. The book also discusses organizations such as the Inuit Circumpolar Council, early encounters with Europeans on Baffin Island, and the ways Inuit communities continue to preserve their language and culture today. Features include historical and contemporary photographs, a traditional story, a glossary, bibliography, websites, and an index.