2006-10-02 17:40:49 · 5 answers · asked by Chris 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
The word Eskimo is not an Eskimo word. It means "eaters of raw meat" and was used by the Algonquin Indians of eastern Canada for these hardy neighbors who wore animal-skin clothing and were adept hunters. The name became commonly employed by European explorers and now is generally used, even by Eskimo. Their own term for themselves is Inuit (the Yupik variant is Yuit), which means the "real people."
2006-10-02 17:44:02 · answer #1 · answered by missourim43 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I fished (crab) there for many years. I always thought of them as the same. But now the word "Eskimo?? " To me that's the tough one .. still living on ice packs, seals for survival, ect
2006-10-02 17:51:49 · answer #2 · answered by mr.longshot 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are Inuit, yet additionally Natives that stay collectively up there. I desire i'd desire to undergo in recommendations what Band they are with. I did "aboriginal awareness" (a required course in my line of paintings) with an area lady from up there.
2016-10-15 11:18:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no difference
2006-10-02 17:49:07 · answer #4 · answered by Angie R 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
natives would not open up fast food restaurants EVER.
2006-10-02 17:51:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋