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There are very few Eskimos, but millions of Whites, just like mosquitoes. It is something very special and wonderful to be an Eskimo—they are like the snow geese. If an Eskimo forgets his language and Eskimo ways, he will be nothing but just another mosquito.
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A great deal of talent is lost to the world for the want of a little courage. Every day sends to their graves a number of obscure men who have only remained obscure because their timidity has prevented them from making a first effort.
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Abe Okpik
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Born:
January 12, 1928
Died:
July 10, 1997
(aged 69)
Bio:
Abraham "Abe" Okpik was an Inuit community leader in Canada. He was instrumental in helping Inuit obtain surnames rather than disc numbers.
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