Describes various elements of the traditional life of Arctic people including their homes, clothing, games, crafts, and beliefs as well as changes brought about by the arrival of Europeans.

Discusses the history, culture, and religion of the Inuit and the Aleuts, their place in American society, and the problems they face as an ethnic group in North America.

From Book's Preface: Contains summary population totals for the United States, Puerto Rico, and the Island areas and for major race groups and an overview of political, statistical, and technological context in which the census took place. Describes preparations for the census, including lessons learned from the 1990 census, consultations with governmental and other data users, recommendations from the National Academy of Sciences and other advisory...

In 1889 sixteen-year-old Luba marries a native Aleut against her parents' wishes and encounters contempt and indifference in his village where only her faith helps her to win out against hatred and ancient traditions.

In 1889 sixteen-year-old Luba marries a native Aleut against her parents' wishes and encounters contempt and indifference in his village where only her faith helps her to win out against hatred and ancient traditions.