The Yupik people are not Inuit; however, they are closely related. The Yupik are an indigenous group primarily located in southwestern Alaska and in some parts of Siberia, while the Inuit primarily inhabit areas in northern Alaska, Canada, and Greenland.
Both Yupik and Inuit cultures have similarities due to their Arctic and sub-Arctic environments, including traditional practices like hunting, fishing, and gathering. They share linguistic ties as well, but they belong to different cultural and linguistic families. The Yupik speak Yupik languages, which are distinct from the Inuktitut language spoken by many Inuit.
In summary, while the Yupik and Inuit peoples share some cultural and environmental similarities, they are separate groups with their own unique languages and traditions.