[PW] Eskimo vs Inuit

[Dian Borek]

Hi Everyone

I hesitate to wade into this, as I don't want to start a repeat of last
week's angry rants. . . so please take this with the spirit its
intended. 

I was told by an Inuit author that the word "Eskimo" means 'one who
eats raw fish' and the Inuit people find the word Eskimo highly
offensive. Granted in the early part of the century many books and
references still exist  re: "Eskimo villages" but thankfully more
current literature is  more accurate. So  please let's be diligent in
avoiding the use of the word 'Eskimo" when referring to our northern
neighbours.

. .. and before anyone asks. . . the author was Michael Kusugak 

cheers!


Dian Borek
Acting Branch Head
Oakwood Village Library and Arts Centre
Toronto Public Library
341 Oakwood Avenue
Toronto, ON  M6E 2W1
416 394-1040