Place Names Inuvialuit family in front of a dog sled
        

About This Exhibit

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The Inuvialuit

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Place Names

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Nuligak

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Ways to Travel

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Map and Journey

 

Inuvialuit culture is closely tied to the land.

Many of their camping places, settlements and landmarks have names in their language, Inuvialuktun, that reflect what they do there, or what the area is known for. These place names define their landscape, and have become a record of their history.

Most of the place names in this exhibit do not appear on official maps. Some have been replaced by English names. By sharing their memories and knowledge of places that are important to them, Inuvialuit Elders are continuing a tradition of passing information about their culture and heritage to the generations that follow them.

Ibyuk, a pingo near Tuktoyaktuk
Ibyuk, a pingo near Tuktoyaktuk. (PWNHC/Elisa Hart)

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