Inuit are an Indigenous people numbering roughly 180,000 worldwide primarily inhabiting Inuit Nunangat in Canada—which covers 40% of Canada's land and 72% of its coastline—and Greenland where they comprise about 90% of the population. As of 2021 Canada’s Inuit population is approximately 70,540 with around 60% conversant in Inuktut their distinct language. The Inuit Circumpolar Council established in 1977 represents Inuit across Alaska Canada Greenland and Russia advocating for their rights and self-determination at the United Nations as of April 2026.

CURRENT STATE

The Inuit maintain a strong cultural identity rooted in their Arctic homeland Inuit Nunangat which includes 51 communities across four Canadian regions: Nunavut Inuvialuit Settlement Region Nunavik and Nunatsiavut. Their language Inuktut is spoken by about 60% of the population reflecting ongoing cultural resilience despite harsh environments. Inuit self-governance has advanced through milestones like Nunavut’s creation in 1999 and active international representation via the Inuit Circumpolar Council. Traditional subsistence practices such as harvesting seal and caribou remain integral alongside modern political and social developments.

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