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Southern Methodist University
I am a student at Southern Methodist University.

Kinship is an important factor to an Inuit child's cultural belonging. Starting from the time the child is born, he or she is introduced to their duties and ties of kinship. One way the Inuit tribe achieves this is by the practice referred to as name-soul. After a member of the family has passed away, their name is used as the name for a child of the same family line. The name provides a child with a cultural tie, a belonging within their community, and a personal identity. In addition, name-soul allows for prior family members to carry on their legacy in their family lineage even after passing. The children are raised in a family-oriented environment, as their name serves as a reminder that their group comes first.