Inuit

Definition

The Inuit are a group of culturally similar indigenous peoples inhabiting the Arctic regions of Greenland, Canada, and Alaska. They have a unique set of political and social structures that have historically governed their communities and negotiated rights within broader national frameworks.

Related terms

Indigenous rights: The collective human rights recognized in international law granted to indigenous peoples, including cultural integrity, identity, language, and land.

Self: determination - The principle that a community has the right to freely choose their sovereignty and international political status with no interference.

Cultural assimilation: A process in which minority groups are absorbed into the dominant culture, often leading to the loss of distinctive cultural identities