Painting of Inuit woman Mikak and her son Tukauk by John Russell, 1769Mikak (c.1740 – October 1, 179
Painting of Inuit woman Mikak and her son Tukauk by John Russell, 1769Mikak (c.1740 – October 1, 1795[1]), also known as Micoc, Mykok, or Mecock, was born in Labrador, Canada and died at Nain, Newfoundland and Labrador. She was one of several Inuit people to travel to Europe and return to North America, although many Inuit who had traveled to Europe subsequently died from diseases, especially smallpox, before returning.Mikak, daughter of Inuk chief Nerkingoak, was very influential in creating friendly relationships between traders from Europe and native Labradoreans. She was one of the first Inuit to appear in recorded history. -- source link
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