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Urio Etwango was an Inuit man known for spending the winter of 1886 in Dundee, Scotland. A native of Aggijjat, he was taken on board a whaling ship and brought to Scotland. There, he was exhibited at lectures, fundraisers and other public events. He also demonstrated traditional Inuit hunting techniques and culture.

Background
In the 19th century, Dundee was a centre of the shipping industry in the area. Whaling was a particularly lucrative venture and many ships sailed to distant oceans in order to supply the city's jute mills with whale oil.

As ships returned from distant oceans with exotic goods, they often brought back natives of far flung regions. The general public's fascination with foreign cultures increased. There was also a strong desire to convert people from abroad to Christianity.

Inuit people had been brought to Dundee before. Local newspapers reported Etwango was the third Inuk to arrive in the city.

Boarding the Maud
The Maud set out from Dundee on X, captained by William Adams. When it returned, it held surviving members of the crew of the Trinne, another whaling ship which had been crushed in ice.

Adams later claimed in a lecture that Etwango had approached him and asked to board the ship. Adams said he agreed on the conditions that Etwango would avoid alcohol and tobacco and should make efforts to "improve himself".

Winter in Dundee
Etwango's arrival in Dundee immediately attracted attention in the local press.

On the 30th October, Etwango performed a demonstration of Inuit hunting techniques. He paddled the River Tay in a kayak, throwing ivory-tipped spears at boxes meant to represent seals.

After high demand for a repeat performance, Etwango again through spears at boxes, this time in Claypotts Park in West Ferry.

Return home
Etwango earned around £17 for his various public appearances. He used the money to buy firearms and ammuinition, along with a melodica for his wife.

In September 1889, Captains Adams returned to the Davis Strait in an attempt to find Etwango. The expedition was called off due to pack ice. Adams died the following year and nothing more is known of Etwango.