The Inuit and Inupiat are related but not exactly the same. The Inuit are a group of culturally similar Indigenous peoples inhabiting the Arctic regions of Greenland, Canada, and Alaska. The Inupiat, on the other hand, are a specific subgroup of the Inuit who primarily live in the northern and northwestern parts of Alaska.
While the Inupiat share many cultural traits with other Inuit groups, they have their own distinct language, traditions, and ways of life that are adapted to their specific environment in Alaska. The term ‘Inuit’ is often used broadly to refer to all these groups, but it’s important to recognize the unique identities and differences within the broader Inuit community.