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Map of the Arctic region showing the distribution of Arctic peoples and their culture areas, outlined by a red line. The map labels groups such as the Inuit, Chukchi, Sami, Yakut, and others across North America, Greenland, northern Europe, and northern Asia, distinguishing between the American Arctic culture area and the Eurasian Arctic and subarctic culture area.
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Mackenzie Inuit

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Map of the Arctic region showing the distribution of Arctic peoples and their culture areas, outlined by a red line. The map labels groups such as the Inuit, Chukchi, Sami, Yakut, and others across North America, Greenland, northern Europe, and northern Asia, distinguishing between the American Arctic culture area and the Eurasian Arctic and subarctic culture area.
Distribution of Arctic peoples

The Mackenzie Inuit are Indigenous peoples of the Arctic region in Canada, primarily inhabiting the Mackenzie River valley and delta areas of the Northwest Territories. They are distinct from the Dene (American Indians) in language and culture. Historically, their subsistence relied on hunting, trapping, and fishing, adapting to the seasonal abundance and scarcity of Arctic environments.123

The traditional lifestyle involved nomadic or semi-nomadic movements following resources, with settlements often located along the Mackenzie River. While hunting and fishing continue, most now live in towns and settlements, relying on imported goods. The population is a mix of Athabaskan-speaking Indigenous peoples, Inuit, and others of European descent.41

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  1. Mackenzie
  2. Inuvik
  3. Northwest Territories - Population composition
  4. Arctic - Seasonally migratory peoples: the northern Yupiit and the Inuit
  5. Northwest Territories - Settlement patterns
  6. Arctic - Canada and northern Alaska

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