Eskimovej street in Aarhus, Denmark, is set to be renamed Silavej as of March 2, 2023, in response to a call from the Greenlandic House in Aarhus and the Greenlandic student association Avalak. The name change comes after the Aarhus City Council's request for a street name that is more neutral or acknowledges Inuit culture in a respectful manner. The term 'eskimo' has historical roots but is now considered outdated and potentially offensive, drawing attention to the need for culturally sensitive language in public naming conventions.

The term 'eskimo' was commonly used since the mid-1800s but has been revised in contemporary discourse, as highlighted by Denmark's National Encyclopedia. This shift in terminology reflects broader changes in understanding and respecting indigenous cultures. The decision to adopt the term 'inuit', meaning 'people', was made in 1977 during the Inuit Circumpolar Conference, underlining the importance of adopting more appropriate language that respects the identity and cultural heritage of Arctic peoples.

In the public consultation period for the name change, Aarhus Municipality received two objections, highlighting that there may be differing opinions within the community regarding such changes. Nonetheless, the renaming of Eskimovej street represents a significant step towards fostering cultural understanding and respect within the local context, illustrating how language and identity continuously evolve in response to societal values and perspectives.