Formerly known as Coppermine, Kugluktuk has played a pivotal role throughout Canadian history, most notably during the establishment of our nation’s newest territory, Nunavut. Learn more about the rich culture of the Coppermine region and how it’s past has shaped the prosperous future of Kugluktuk.
Located on the arctic ocean at the northernmost tip of the mainland continent, experience the diverse and remarkable range of animals and sea life that call Kugluktuk home. Learn more about migration patterns, sustainable livelihood and how the wildlife serve a fundamental purpose in the daily lives of Kugluktukmiut.
The language of the Copper Inuit is unique to this region and lives on through the shared oral tradition of residents in Kugluktuk and Cambridge Bay. Through resources provided by historians and linguists via Uqarluta and Tusaalanga, learn about it’s resurgence and how to incorporate it into your every day life.
