The Inuit people of the Arctic region have traditionally used two types of boats for transportation and fishing: the KAYAK and the umiak. The KAYAK is a small, light boat made from animal skins stretched over a wooden frame. It is propelled by a single-bladed paddle and is typically used by one person. The umiak is a larger boat made from wood or whalebone and covered with animal skins. It is propelled by multiple paddles and can carry several people. Both the KAYAK and the umiak are known as Inuit canoes.