Inuit Nunangat - accessible version

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The Inuit Nunangat Map depicts the 53 Inuit communities in: Nunatsiavut (Labrador); Nunavik (Quebec); Nunavut; and the Inuvialuit Settlement Region of the Northwest Territories.

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Inuit Community

Layer description: The Inuit Communities geographic location dataset contains the geographic location of Inuit Communities in Canada as points, as well as data attributes specific to each community as per the list provided by Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC) Inuit Relations Directorate.

Inuit Community
Community NameTraditional NameMeaning of Traditional NameRegionPopulationCommunity Postal AddressCommunity Postal CodeProvince-Territory CodeCommunity PhoneCommunity Fax Community WebsiteOther LinksMember of ParliamentMember of Legislative AssemblyLand Claim Organization (LCO) NameLCO Postal AddressLCO CityLCO Province-Territory CodeLCO Postal CodeLCO PhoneLCO WebsiteCommunity Background
IN01NainNunajngukNunatsiavut11252 Anaktalak, PO Box 400A0P 1L0NL(709) 922-2842(709) 922-2295https://www.tourismnunatsiavut.com/home/nain.htmYvonne JonesRandy Edmunds, Torngat MountainsNunatsiavut Government25 Ikajuktauvik Road, PO Box 70NainNLA0P 1L01-709-922-2942http://www.nunatsiavut.com/
IN02HopedaleAqvituqPlace of the whalesNunatsiavut574PO Box 190A0P 1G0NL(709) 933-3864(709) 933-3800https://www.tourismnunatsiavut.com/home/hopedale.htm Yvonne JonesRandy Edmunds, Torngat MountainsNunatsiavut Government25 Ikajuktauvik Road, PO Box 70NainNLA0P 1L01-709-922-2942http://www.nunatsiavut.com/
IN03RigoletKikiakNailNunatsiavut305PO Box 69A0P 1P0NL(709) 947-3382(709) 947-3360http://www.townofrigolet.comYvonne JonesRandy Edmunds, Torngat MountainsNunatsiavut Government25 Ikajuktauvik Road, PO Box 70NainNLA0P 1L01-709-922-2942http://www.nunatsiavut.com/
IN04PostvilleQipuqqaqNunatsiavut177PO Box 74A0P 1N0NL(709) 479-9830(709) 479-9888https://www.tourismnunatsiavut.com/home/postville.htmYvonne JonesRandy Edmunds, Torngat MountainsNunatsiavut Government25 Ikajuktauvik Road, PO Box 70NainNLA0P 1L01-709-922-2942http://www.nunatsiavut.com/
IN05MakkovikMarruuvikVik is an Inuktitut word meaning "place". "Makko" may be a corruption of the name Marcoux. Pierre Marcoux was a French trader in Labrador in the late 1700's. Another theory states that Makko refers to the Inuktitut word for "two", maggok.Nunatsiavut37716 Andersen Street, PO Box 132A0P 1J0NL(709) 923-2221(709) 923-2126http://www.makkovik.caYvonne JonesRandy Edmunds, Torngat MountainsNunatsiavut Government25 Ikajuktauvik Road, PO Box 70NainNLA0P 1L01-709-922-2942http://www.nunatsiavut.com/
IN06AupalukAupalukWhere the earth is redNunavik209PO Box 6J0M 1X0QC(819) 491-7070(819) 491-7035http://www.nvaupaluk.ca/Sylvie BérubéJean Boucher, UngavaSociété Makivik CorporationPO Box 179KuujjuaqQCJ0M 1C01-877-625-4845http://www.makivik.org/
IN07InukjuakInujjuakThe giantNunavik1757PO Box 234J0M 1M0QC(819) 254-8845(819) 254-8779http://www.nvinukjuak.ca/Sylvie BérubéJean Boucher, UngavaSociété Makivik CorporationPO Box 179KuujjuaqQCJ0M 1C01-877-625-4845http://www.makivik.org/
IN08IvujivikIvujivikPlace where ice accumulates because of strong currentsNunavik414Box 20J0M 1H0QC(819) 922-9940(819) 922-3045http://www.nvivujivik.ca/Sylvie BérubéJean Boucher, UngavaSociété Makivik CorporationPO Box 179KuujjuaqQCJ0M 1C01-877-625-4845http://www.makivik.org/
IN09InuvikInuvikPlace of manInuvialuit3243PO Box 1160X0E 0T0NT(867) 777-8600(867) 777-8601http://www.inuvik.cahttp://www.maca.gov.nt.ca/cmtylist/inuvikMichael McLeodAlfred Moses, Inuvik - Boot Lake; Robert C. McLeod, Inuvik - Twin LakesInuvialuit Regional CorporationBag Service 21InuvikNTX0E 0T01-855-777-7011http://www.inuvialuit.com/
IN10AklavikAklavikBarren-ground grizzly placeInuvialuit590PO Box 88X0E 0A0NT(867) 978-2351(867) 978-2434http://www.aklavik.ca/http://www.maca.gov.nt.ca/cmtylist/aklavikMichael McLeodFrederick Blake Jr., Mackenzie DeltaInuvialuit Regional CorporationBag Service 21InuvikNTX0E 0T01-855-777-7011http://www.inuvialuit.com/
IN11TuktoyaktukTuktoyaktukLooks like a caribouInuvialuit898PO Box 120X0E 1C0NT(867) 977-2286(867) 977-2110http://www.tuktoyaktuk.ca/http://www.maca.gov.nt.ca/cmtylist/tuktoyaktukMichael McLeodHerbert Nakimayak, NunakputInuvialuit Regional CorporationBag Service 21InuvikNTX0E 0T01-855-777-7011http://www.inuvialuit.com/
IN12PaulatukPaulatukPlace of coalInuvialuit265PO Box 98X0E 1N0NT(867) 580-3531(867) 580-3703https://www.maca.gov.nt.ca/en/content/paulatukhttp://www.maca.gov.nt.ca/cmtylist/paulatukMichael McLeodHerbert Nakimayak, NunakputInuvialuit Regional CorporationBag Service 21InuvikNTX0E 0T01-855-777-7011http://www.inuvialuit.com/
IN13Sachs HarbourIkaahukWhere to go across toInuvialuit103PO Box 90X0E 0Z0NT(867) 690-4351(867) 690-4802https://www.maca.gov.nt.ca/en/content/sachs-harbourhttp://www.maca.gov.nt.ca/cmtylist/sachs-harbourMichael McLeodHerbert Nakimayak, NunakputInuvialuit Regional CorporationBag Service 21InuvikNTX0E 0T01-855-777-7011http://www.inuvialuit.com/
IN14IqaluitIqaluitPlace of many fishNunavut7740PO Box 460X0A 0H0NU(867) 979-5600(867) 979-5922http://www.city.iqaluit.nu.ca/http://www.qia.caMumilaaq QaqqaqThe Honourable Paul Okalik, Iqaluit-Sinaa; The Honourable Monica Ell-Kanayuk, Iqaluit-Manirajak; Pat Angnakak, Iqaluit-Niaqunnguu; The Honourable George Hickes, Iqaluit-TasilukNunavut Tunngavik Inc.PO Box 638IqaluitNUX0A 0H01-888-646-0006http://www.tunngavik.com/
IN15Arctic BayIkpiarjukThe pocket which is in reference to the hills surrounding the communityNunavut868PO Box 150X0A 0A0NU(867) 439-9917(867) 439-8767https://www.nunavuttourism.com/regions-of-nunavut/communities/arctic-bay/http://www.qia.caMumilaaq QaqqaqIsaac Shooyook, QuttiktuqNunavut Tunngavik Inc.PO Box 638IqaluitNUX0A 0H01-888-646-0006http://www.tunngavik.com/
IN16ArviatArviatBowhead whaleNunavut2657613 3rd Avenue, PO Box 150X0C 0E0NU(867) 857-2841(867) 857-2519http://www.arviat.ca/http://www.kivalliqinuit.ca/Mumilaaq QaqqaqThe Honourable George Kuksuk, Arviat North - Whale Cove; The Honourable Joe Savikataaq, Arviat SouthNunavut Tunngavik Inc.PO Box 638IqaluitNUX0A 0H01-888-646-0006http://www.tunngavik.com/
IN17Baker LakeQamani'tuaqBig lake joined by a river at both endsNunavut2069PO Box 149X0C 0A0NU(867) 793-2874(867) 793-2509http://www.bakerlake.ca/http://www.kivalliqinuit.ca/Mumilaaq QaqqaqSimeon Mikkungwak, Baker LakeNunavut Tunngavik Inc.PO Box 638IqaluitNUX0A 0H01-888-646-0006http://www.tunngavik.com/
IN18Cambridge BayIkaliuktutiakFair fishing placeNunavut1766PO Box 16, 16 Omingmak StreetX0E 0C0NU(867) 983-4650(867) 983-2193http://www.cambridgebay.ca/http://kitia.ca/en/our-region/community-profiles/cambridge-bayMumilaaq QaqqaqThe Honourable Keith Peterson, Cambridge BayNunavut Tunngavik Inc.PO Box 638IqaluitNUX0A 0H01-888-646-0006http://www.tunngavik.com/
IN19Cape DorsetKinngaitTip of the islandNunavut1441PO Box 30X0A 0C0NU(867) 897-8943(867) 897-8030http://www.capedorset.cahttp://www.qia.caMumilaaq QaqqaqDavid Joanasie, South BaffinNunavut Tunngavik Inc.PO Box 638IqaluitNUX0A 0H01-888-646-0006http://www.tunngavik.com/
IN20Chesterfield InletIgluligaarjukPlace with few housesNunavut437PO Box 10X0C 0C0NU(867) 898-9951(867) 898-9108http://www.chesterfieldinlet.net/http://www.kivalliqinuit.ca/Mumilaaq QaqqaqThe Honourable Tom Sammurtok, Rankin Inlet North - Chesterfield InletNunavut Tunngavik Inc.PO Box 638IqaluitNUX0A 0H01-888-646-0006http://www.tunngavik.com/
IN21Clyde RiverKanggiqtugaapikNice little inletNunavut1053PO Box 89X0A 0E0NU(867) 924-6220(867) 924-6293https://clyderiver.ca/http://www.qia.caMumilaaq QaqqaqPauloosie Keyootak, UqqummiutNunavut Tunngavik Inc.PO Box 638IqaluitNUX0A 0H01-888-646-0006http://www.tunngavik.com/
IN22Coral HarbourSalliqLarge flat island in front of the mainlandNunavut891PO Box 30X0C 0C0NU(867) 925-8867(867) 925-8233http://www.coralharbour.ca/http://www.kivalliqinuit.ca/Mumilaaq QaqqaqSteve Mapsalak, AivilikNunavut Tunngavik Inc.PO Box 638IqaluitNUX0A 0H01-888-646-0006http://www.tunngavik.com/
IN23Gjoa HavenUqsuqtuuqPlace of plenty of blubber due to the once plentiful sealNunavut1324PO Box 200X0E 1J0NU(867) 360-7141(867) 360-6309http://www.gjoahaven.nethttp://kitia.ca/en/our-region/community-profiles/gjoa-havenMumilaaq QaqqaqTony Akoak, Gjoa HavenNunavut Tunngavik Inc.PO Box 638IqaluitNUX0A 0H01-888-646-0006http://www.tunngavik.com/
IN28KugaarukKuugaarjukFormerly known as Pelly Bay for which the Inuit name is Arviligjuaaq meaning Place with lots of bowhead whalesNunavut933PO Box 117X0B 1K0NU(867) 769-6281(867) 769-6069https://www.nunavuttourism.com/regions-of-nunavut/communities/kugaaruk/http://kitia.ca/en/our-region/community-profiles/kugaarukMumilaaq QaqqaqEmiliano Qirngnuq, NetsilikNunavut Tunngavik Inc.PO Box 638IqaluitNUX0A 0H01-888-646-0006http://www.tunngavik.com/
IN24Grise FiordAusuittuqPlace that never thawsNunavut129PO Box 77X0A 0J0NU(867) 980-9059(867) 980-9952http://www.grisefiord.ca/http://www.qia.caMumilaaq QaqqaqIsaac Shooyook, QuttiktuqNunavut Tunngavik Inc.PO Box 638IqaluitNUX0A 0H01-888-646-0006http://www.tunngavik.com/
IN25Hall BeachSanirajakFlat landNunavut848PO Box 3X0A 0K0NU(867) 928-8829(867) 928-8871https://www.nunavuttourism.com/regions-of-nunavut/communities/hall-beach/http://www.qia.caMumilaaq QaqqaqThe Honourable George Qulaut, AmittuqNunavut Tunngavik Inc.PO Box 638IqaluitNUX0A 0H01-888-646-0006http://www.tunngavik.com/
IN26IgloolikIglulikThere is an igloo hereNunavut1682PO Box 30X0A 0L0NU(867) 934-8830(867) 934-8757https://www.nunavuttourism.com/regions-of-nunavut/communities/igloolik/http://www.qia.caMumilaaq QaqqaqThe Honourable Paul Quassa, AgguNunavut Tunngavik Inc.PO Box 638IqaluitNUX0A 0H01-888-646-0006http://www.tunngavik.com/
IN27KimmirutKimmirutA heel - in reference to a rocky outcrop located across the inlet opposite the communityNunavut389PO Box 120X0A 0N0NU(867) 939-2247(867) 939-2045http://www.kimmirut.ca/http://www.qia.caMumilaaq QaqqaqDavid Joanasie, South BaffinNunavut Tunngavik Inc.PO Box 638IqaluitNUX0A 0H01-888-646-0006http://www.tunngavik.com/
IN29KugluktukKugluktukPlace of moving water or place of rapidsNunavut1491PO Box 271X0B 1E0NU(867) 982-4471(867) 982-3060https://www.nunavuttourism.com/regions-of-nunavut/communities/kugluktuk/http://kitia.ca/en/our-region/community-profiles/kugluktukMumilaaq QaqqaqThe Honourable Peter Taptuna, KugluktukNunavut Tunngavik Inc.PO Box 638IqaluitNUX0A 0H01-888-646-0006http://www.tunngavik.com/
IN30PangnirtungPanniqtuuqPlace of the bull caribouNunavut1481PO Box 253X0A 0R0NU(867) 473-8953(867) 437-8832http://www.pangnirtung.ca/http://www.qia.caMumilaaq QaqqaqThe Honourable Johnny Mike, PangnirtungNunavut Tunngavik Inc.PO Box 638IqaluitNUX0A 0H01-888-646-0006http://www.tunngavik.com/
IN31Pond InletMittimatalikThe landing place or Place where Mittiima is buriedNunavut1617PO Box 180X0A 0S0NU(867) 899-8934(867) 899-8940http://www.pondinlet.ca/http://www.qia.caMumilaaq QaqqaqJoe Enook, TununiqNunavut Tunngavik Inc.PO Box 638IqaluitNUX0A 0H01-888-646-0006http://www.tunngavik.com/
IN32QikiqtarjuaqQikiqtarjuaqBig islandNunavut598PO Box 4X0A 0B0NU(867) 927-8832(867) 927-8120https://www.nunavuttourism.com/regions-of-nunavut/communities/qikiqtarjuaq/http://www.qia.caMumilaaq QaqqaqPauloosie Keyootak, UqqummiutNunavut Tunngavik Inc.PO Box 638IqaluitNUX0A 0H01-888-646-0006http://www.tunngavik.com/
IN33Rankin InletKangiqliniqDeep inletNunavut2842PO Box 310X0C 0G0NU(867) 645-2895(867) 645-2146http://www.rankininlet.ca/http://www.kivalliqinuit.ca/Mumilaaq QaqqaqThe Honourable Tom Sammurtok, Rankin Inlet North - Chesterfield Inlet; Alexander Sammurtok, Rankin Inlet SouthNunavut Tunngavik Inc.PO Box 638IqaluitNUX0A 0H01-888-646-0006http://www.tunngavik.com/
IN34Repulse BayNaujaatNesting place for seagullsNunavut1082PO Box 10X0C 0H0NU(867) 462-9952(867) 462-4144http://www.repulsebay.ca/hamlet.htmlhttp://www.kivalliqinuit.ca/Mumilaaq QaqqaqSteve Mapsalak, AivilikNunavut Tunngavik Inc.PO Box 638IqaluitNUX0A 0H01-888-646-0006http://www.tunngavik.com/formerly Repulse Bay
IN35SanikiluaqSanikiluaqNamed after a man whose exploits of being a fast runner became legendNunavut882PO Box 157X0A 0W0NU(867) 266-7900(867) 266-7924http://www.sanikiluaq.cahttp://www.qia.caMumilaaq QaqqaqAllan Rumbolt, Hudson BayNunavut Tunngavik Inc.PO Box 638IqaluitNUX0A 0H01-888-646-0006http://www.tunngavik.com/
IN36TaloyoakTalurjuaqLarge blind, referring to a stone caribou blind or a screen used for caribou huntingNunavut1029PO Box 8X0E 1B0NU(867) 561-6341(867) 561-5057https://www.nunavuttourism.com/regions-of-nunavut/communities/taloyoak/http://kitia.ca/en/our-region/community-profiles/taloyoakMumilaaq QaqqaqEmiliano Qirngnuq, NetsilikNunavut Tunngavik Inc.PO Box 638IqaluitNUX0A 0H01-888-646-0006http://www.tunngavik.com/
IN37Whale CoveTikirarjuaqLong pointNunavut435PO Box 120X0C 0J0NU(867) 896-9961(867) 896-9109http://www.whalecove.cahttp://www.kivalliqinuit.ca/Mumilaaq QaqqaqThe Honourable George Kuksuk, Arviat North - Whale CoveNunavut Tunngavik Inc.PO Box 638IqaluitNUX0A 0H01-888-646-0006http://www.tunngavik.com/
IN38Bathurst InletKingaukThe nose - in reference to a hill behind the communityNunavut0NUhttp://kitia.ca/en/our-region/community-profiles/bathurst-inletMumilaaq QaqqaqThe Honourable Keith Peterson, Cambridge BayNunavut Tunngavik Inc.PO Box 638IqaluitNUX0A 0H01-888-646-0006http://www.tunngavik.com/
IN39UmingmaktuuqUmingmaktukLike a muskoxNunavut0NUhttp://kitia.ca/en/our-region/community-profiles/bay-chimoMumilaaq QaqqaqThe Honourable Keith Peterson, Cambridge BayNunavut Tunngavik Inc.PO Box 638IqaluitNUX0A 0H01-888-646-0006http://www.tunngavik.com/
IN40KangiqsualujjuaqKangiqsualujjuaqVery large bayNunavik942Box 120J0M 1N0QC(819) 337-5271(819) 337-5200http://www.nvkangiqsualujjuaq.ca/Sylvie BérubéJean Boucher, UngavaSociété Makivik CorporationPO Box 179KuujjuaqQCJ0M 1C01-877-625-4845http://www.makivik.org/
IN41KangiqsujuaqKangirsujuaqThe large bayNunavik750Box 60J0M 1K0QC(819) 338-3342(819) 338-3237http://www.nvkangiqsujuaq.caSylvie BérubéJean Boucher, UngavaSociété Makivik CorporationPO Box 179KuujjuaqQCJ0M 1C01-877-625-4845http://www.makivik.org/
IN42KangirsukKangiqsukThe bayNunavik567Box 90J0M 1A0QC(819) 935-4388(819) 935-4287http://www.nvkangirsuk.ca/Sylvie BérubéJean Boucher, UngavaSociété Makivik CorporationPO Box 179KuujjuaqQCJ0M 1C01-877-625-4845http://www.makivik.org/
IN43KuujjuaqKuujjuaqGreat riverNunavik2754Box 210J0M 1C0QC(819) 964-2943(819) 964-2980http://www.nvkuujjuaq.ca/Sylvie BérubéJean Boucher, UngavaSociété Makivik CorporationPO Box 179KuujjuaqQCJ0M 1C01-877-625-4845http://www.makivik.org/
IN44KuujjuaraapikKuujjuaraapikLittle great riverNunavik686Box 360J0M 1G0QC(819) 929-3360(819) 929-3453http://www.nvkuujjuaraapik.ca/Sylvie BérubéJean Boucher, UngavaSociété Makivik CorporationPO Box 179KuujjuaqQCJ0M 1C01-877-625-4845http://www.makivik.org/
IN45PuvirnituqPuvirnituqPlace where there is a smell of rotten meatNunavik1779Box 150J0M 1P0QC(819) 988-2825(819) 988-2751http://www.nvpuvirnituq.ca/Sylvie BérubéJean Boucher, UngavaSociété Makivik CorporationPO Box 179KuujjuaqQCJ0M 1C01-877-625-4845http://www.makivik.org/
IN46QuaqtaqQuaqtaqTapewormNunavik403Box 107J0M 1J0QC(819) 492-9985(819) 492-9935http://www.nvquaqtaq.ca/Sylvie BérubéJean Boucher, UngavaSociété Makivik CorporationPO Box 179KuujjuaqQCJ0M 1C01-877-625-4845http://www.makivik.org/
IN47SalluitSalluitThe thin onesNunavik1483Box 240J0M 1S0QC(819) 255-8953(819) 255-8802http://www.nvsalluit.ca/Sylvie BérubéJean Boucher, UngavaSociété Makivik CorporationPO Box 179KuujjuaqQCJ0M 1C01-877-625-4845http://www.makivik.org/
IN48TasiujaqTasiujaqWhich resembles a lakeNunavik369Box 54J0M 1T0QC(819) 633-9924(819) 633-5026http://www.nvtasiujaq.caSylvie BérubéJean Boucher, UngavaSociété Makivik CorporationPO Box 179KuujjuaqQCJ0M 1C01-877-625-4845http://www.makivik.org/
IN49UmiujaqUmiujaqWhich resembles a boatNunavik442PO Box 108J0M 1Y0QC(819) 331-7000(819- 331-7057http://www.nvumiujaq.caSylvie BérubéJean Boucher, UngavaSociété Makivik CorporationPO Box 179KuujjuaqQCJ0M 1C01-877-625-4845http://www.makivik.org/
IN50AkulivikAkulivikCentral prong of a kakivakNunavik633PO Box 50J0M 1V0QC(819) 496-2073(819) 496-2200http://www.nvakulivik.ca/Sylvie BérubéJean Boucher, UngavaSociété Makivik CorporationPO Box 179KuujjuaqQCJ0M 1C01-877-625-4845http://www.makivik.org/
IN51UlukhaktokUluhaktokWhere there is material for ulusInuvialuit396PO Box 157X0E 0S0NT(867) 396-8000(867) 396-8001http://st6.ub9.outcrop.com/operators/hamlet-ulukhaktokhttp://www.maca.gov.nt.ca/cmtylist/ulukaktokMichael McLeodHerbert Nakimayak, NunakputInuvialuit Regional CorporationBag Service 21InuvikNTX0E 0T01-855-777-7011http://www.inuvialuit.com/
IN52Resolute BayQausuittuqPlace with no dawnNunavut198PO Box 60X0A 0V0NU(867) 252-3616(867) 252-3749https://www.nunavuttourism.com/regions-of-nunavut/communities/resolute/http://www.qia.caMumilaaq QaqqaqIsaac Shooyook, QuttiktuqNunavut Tunngavik Inc.PO Box 638IqaluitNUX0A 0H01-888-646-0006http://www.tunngavik.com/formerly Resolute Bay
IN53KilliniqKilliniqDrift ices. o. / n/a0s. o. / n/as. o. / n/as. o. / n/as. o. / n/as. o. / n/an/an/as. o. / n/as. o. / n/as. o. / n/as. o. / n/ahttp://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/en/article/killiniq-island/The Inuit of Killiniq were recognized as a signatory to the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement in November 1975, the village was closed in 1979 and its population relocated in various communities.
 

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The Inuit Communities geographic location dataset contains the geographic location of Inuit Communities in Canada as points, as well as data attributes specific to each community as per the list provided by Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC) Inuit Relations Directorate.

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