# The Eskimo — Journals character guide

> The Eskimo in Journals by Alexander Mackenzie.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Eskimo Indians, Eskimo

**First appearance:** 0003-to-the-frozen-ocean-in-1789

## Who they are

Indigenous people met in the Arctic regions.

## Relationships

### [The Chipewyans](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/journals_se/characters/the_chipewyans)

_rivalry_

The Chipewyans and Eskimo are traditional enemies, often clashing over hunting grounds.

### [The Indians](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/journals_se/characters/the_indians)

_rivalry_

The Eskimo and Indians are often in hostile contact, competing for resources.

## In the story

### [Journals To the Frozen and Pacific Oceans in 1789 and 1793](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/journals_se/chapters/journals)

Indigenous people encountered near the Arctic coast.

### [To the Frozen Ocean in 1789](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/journals_se/chapters/to-the-frozen-ocean-in-1789)

Inuit people encountered near the Arctic coast.

### [Chapter III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/journals_se/chapters/iii)

Mentioned by the guide as a dangerous people who killed his relations two summers ago.

### [Chapter IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/journals_se/chapters/iv)

Abandoned huts, artifacts, and fishing sites observed; guide warns of potential hostility.

### [Chapter V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/journals_se/chapters/v)

Described as being at variance with the native tribe, having treacherously butchered some of their people, and occasionally ascending the river in search of flint stones.

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