Long before Europeans began exploring the land and waters above the Arctic Circle, several Inuit groups lived in this harsh and snowy landscape. They spoke different languages and greatly valued their families. They lived in harmony with nature as they developed unique ways to thrive in the ice and snow. * Inuit families lived in homes made from whalebones and animal skins. * Inuit hunters used spears to hunt seals through breathing holes in the ice. * Inuit women carried babies in a pouch called an amaut, sewn into the backs of their coats. Many Inuit still live in the Arctic. While many aspects of Arctic life have changed, the Inuit are working to preserve their traditional practices and languages.

Find out more about the history and culture of the Inuit.