Who are the indigenous peoples of the Arctic region?

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The Indigenous peoples of the Arctic region, also known as circumpolar peoples, are the Inuit, Yupik, and Aleut (Unangan) peoples. These groups inhabit the northernmost parts of North America, Greenland, and Siberia. Their traditional livelihoods are based on hunting, trapping, and fishing, as the Arctic climate is generally beyond the limits of agriculture. The Inuit, for example, have developed unique cultural and technological adaptations to survive in the cold, relying on animals like caribou, seals, and whales for food and materials. The Sami people are also indigenous to the northern regions of Europe, specifically Lapland.12345