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The Eskimos are a group of indigenous people found in Alaska, Siberia, Canada and Greenland. The two groups considered Eskimos are the Yupik and Inupiat. Their culture dates back approximately 5,000 years. They are best known among residents of the lower 48 states for their igloos and dog sleds. But the term Eskimo has fallen out of favor and preference is now given to the Yupik and Inuit. We intend no disrespect with our use of the term here.