Inuit Kinship and Naming Customs Language:English/Inuktitut In the past

In the past

Written by Aviaq Johnston | Illustrated by Athena Gubbe

But not every meeting was friendly

Richly illustrated and lovingly told

Inuit Kinship and Naming Customs Language:English/Inuktitut In the pastTraditionally, Inuit do not call each other by their given names. Instead, they refer to each other using a system of kinship and family terms. Calling each other by kinship terms is a way to show respect and foster closeness within families. Children were named after their elders and ancestors, ensuring a long and healthy life. As more and more Inuit refer to each other by their English first names, rather than their traditional kinship terms, the