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Downtown Inuvik, NT
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- Duration: 3:33
- Updated: 30 Jan 2013
A short video taken in Inuvik, NT on January 13th, 2013. The song in the video is I'm On My Way by The Proclaimers.
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A short video taken in Inuvik, NT on January 13th, 2013. The song in the video is I'm On My Way by The Proclaimers.
Inuvik Tour
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- Duration: 3:28
- Updated: 06 Apr 2013
Inuvik, NT, Canada.
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Lights in Inuvik - Siberia Acoustic
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- Duration: 4:38
- Updated: 06 Mar 2013
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- published: 06 Mar 2013
- views: 230
Webisode 06 Inuvik
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- Duration: 7:49
- Updated: 26 Nov 2012
Webisode 06- Have you ever wondered what it would be like live up North? Watch Jordan as he visits Inuvik, in the Northwest Territories, and hangs out with l...
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Webisode 06- Have you ever wondered what it would be like live up North? Watch Jordan as he visits Inuvik, in the Northwest Territories, and hangs out with l...
- published: 24 Sep 2012
- views: 294
- author: CrossCountryFunHunt
INUVIK---DRIVING IN
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- Duration: 4:51
- Updated: 05 May 2013
COMING FROM NORTHWIND INDUSTRIES INTO INUVIK.
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COMING FROM NORTHWIND INDUSTRIES INTO INUVIK.
- published: 23 Aug 2008
- views: 13895
- author: dingbatcharlie
Inuvik Part 1.mp4
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- Duration: 16:34
- Updated: 06 Jan 2013
A little video about my travel to Inuvk NWT.
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Inuvik 2011 S01E03
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- Duration: 5:49
- Updated: 28 Aug 2012
A journey from Vancouver to Inuvik, NWT. Covering over 8734 km in 17 days.
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A journey from Vancouver to Inuvik, NWT. Covering over 8734 km in 17 days.
- published: 28 Aug 2012
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'Where the Fence is Low' by Lights live in Inuvik
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- Duration: 4:53
- Updated: 04 May 2013
http://www.cbcmusic.ca CBC Music and Lights traveled up to Inuvik to celebrate the return of the sun festival and to preview her new acoustic album for her f...
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http://www.cbcmusic.ca CBC Music and Lights traveled up to Inuvik to celebrate the return of the sun festival and to preview her new acoustic album for her f...
- published: 19 Mar 2013
- views: 16624
- author: cbcradio3
LIGHTS @ Inuvik - 2013 (Banner, Peace, Fence, Siberia Acoustic)
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- Duration: 14:07
- Updated: 05 Apr 2013
4 Acoustic Songs in the Igloo Church
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4 Acoustic Songs in the Igloo Church
- published: 05 Apr 2013
- views: 126
'Peace Sign' by Lights plus watch Boiling water freeze instantly
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- Duration: 4:15
- Updated: 16 May 2013
http://www.cbcmusic.ca CBC Music and Lights traveled up to Inuvik to celebrate the return of the sun festival and to preview her new acoustic album for her f...
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http://www.cbcmusic.ca CBC Music and Lights traveled up to Inuvik to celebrate the return of the sun festival and to preview her new acoustic album for her f...
- published: 26 Mar 2013
- views: 3870
- author: cbcradio3
Inuvik Children First Society
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- Duration: 3:39
- Updated: 27 Jan 2013
http://www.avivacommunityfund.org/ideas/acf15503 The Children's First Centre in Inuvik, NWT needs a playground! Please help us realize our dream by voting fo...
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http://www.avivacommunityfund.org/ideas/acf15503 The Children's First Centre in Inuvik, NWT needs a playground! Please help us realize our dream by voting fo...
- published: 01 Dec 2012
- views: 1001
- author: childrenfirstsociety
'Toes' by Lights- plus Lights goes Dogsledding
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- Duration: 6:44
- Updated: 16 May 2013
http://www.cbcmusic.ca CBC Music and Lights traveled up to Inuvik to celebrate the return of the sun festival and to preview the album for her fans north of ...
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http://www.cbcmusic.ca CBC Music and Lights traveled up to Inuvik to celebrate the return of the sun festival and to preview the album for her fans north of ...
- published: 10 Apr 2013
- views: 2056
- author: cbcradio3
'Banner' by Lights plus Lights visits East 3 Secondary School
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- Duration: 6:46
- Updated: 14 May 2013
http://www.cbcmusic.ca CBC Music and Lights traveled up to Inuvik to celebrate the return of the sun festival and to preview the acoustic album for her fans ...
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http://www.cbcmusic.ca CBC Music and Lights traveled up to Inuvik to celebrate the return of the sun festival and to preview the acoustic album for her fans ...
- published: 02 Apr 2013
- views: 6090
- author: cbcradio3
07 12 SUAANGAN Inuvik Youth Center Update
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- Duration: 24:21
- Updated: 16 Oct 2012
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We From Inuvik and We Chillin'
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- Duration: 2:19
- Updated: 02 Mar 2013
Trevor and Angus share a little about their lives and what it's like to live in Inuvik, NWT.
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Trevor and Angus share a little about their lives and what it's like to live in Inuvik, NWT.
- published: 30 May 2009
- views: 6336
- author: ReelYouth
Muskrat Jamboree 2013 Jigging Conest, Age Category 16-49
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- Duration: 9:42
- Updated: 01 May 2013
It's that time of year again where Inuvik hosts their very own Muskrat Jamboree. I know a lot of people wish to be here for it but here's what a lot of peopl...
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It's that time of year again where Inuvik hosts their very own Muskrat Jamboree. I know a lot of people wish to be here for it but here's what a lot of peopl...
- published: 08 Apr 2013
- views: 702
- author: Carmen Greenland
February Air - Lights (acoustic) (performing at my highschool, and talking to a fan in the crowd)
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- Duration: 4:06
- Updated: 14 May 2013
Lights performing at East Three Secondary School in Inuvik, Northwest Territories, Canada (Northern Canada) along with Kevin Fox on cello. She performs Febru...
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Lights performing at East Three Secondary School in Inuvik, Northwest Territories, Canada (Northern Canada) along with Kevin Fox on cello. She performs Febru...
- published: 13 Jan 2013
- author: Carmen Greenland
86 03 TAMAPTA 1986 KidsTalent Show in Inuvik
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- Duration: 31:06
- Updated: 01 May 2013
Performers include Cindy Kasook, Mary Allen, Angela Kasook, Lisa Allen, Doris Day, Clyde Kikoak, Mellisa Kisoun, Willie Stefansson and Shawn Julian.
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Performers include Cindy Kasook, Mary Allen, Angela Kasook, Lisa Allen, Doris Day, Clyde Kikoak, Mellisa Kisoun, Willie Stefansson and Shawn Julian.
- published: 11 Jun 2012
- views: 845
- author: InuvialuitTelevision
Inuvik Sledding
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- Duration: 10:30
- Updated: 19 Mar 2013
After months of waiting for my GoPro that I forgot back east I shot a quick video for you to enjoy. For all my Maritime followers here is a taste of sledding in Inuvik and the awesome trails you can ride on the Mackenzie Delta. Endless miles of small waterways and you could get lost of you were not familiar with the land. My next video will be better when I take a longer trip up the Delta. This also features the famous Ice Road from last seasons Ice Road Truckers that leads to Tuktoyaktuk and Aklavik.
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After months of waiting for my GoPro that I forgot back east I shot a quick video for you to enjoy. For all my Maritime followers here is a taste of sledding in Inuvik and the awesome trails you can ride on the Mackenzie Delta. Endless miles of small waterways and you could get lost of you were not familiar with the land. My next video will be better when I take a longer trip up the Delta. This also features the famous Ice Road from last seasons Ice Road Truckers that leads to Tuktoyaktuk and Aklavik.
- published: 19 Mar 2013
- views: 161
Canada Day Inuvik 2011
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- Duration: 11:56
- Updated: 18 Oct 2012
Normal Canada Day Parade, Canoe Races, Birthday Cake, and other Canada Day Stuff.
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Normal Canada Day Parade, Canoe Races, Birthday Cake, and other Canada Day Stuff.
- published: 02 Jul 2011
- views: 2203
- author: David Musselwhite
02 01 SUAANGAN Inuvik Community Corporation Jerry Lennie Gayle Gruben John Day Gerry Kisoun
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- Duration: 24:15
- Updated: 20 May 2012
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Firth River to Inuvik June28-2009
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- Duration: 13:16
- Updated: 29 Jan 2013
On June 28, 2009 we were picked up by Bob Heath from Kenn Berek Air and stopped at Herschel Island for about four hours while Bob & crew took our equipment t...
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On June 28, 2009 we were picked up by Bob Heath from Kenn Berek Air and stopped at Herschel Island for about four hours while Bob & crew took our equipment t...
- published: 28 Jan 2013
- views: 122
- author: Gary August
Drive across Inuvik, August 12, 2012
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- Duration: 9:41
- Updated: 20 Apr 2013
A short drive across Inuvik to wash the bike. BMW F650GS Dakar.
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A short drive across Inuvik to wash the bike. BMW F650GS Dakar.
- published: 17 Dec 2012
- views: 45
- author: Paul Arthorne
photo: AP / Bogdan Maran
25 May 2013
There has been a huge increase in anti-Muslim incidents since the murder of a British soldier in Woolwich, an inter-faith charity has said. Faith Matters, which runs a helpline, said they had received more than 150 calls since Wednesday's attack, up from a daily average of six. A number of people have been arrested after allegedly offensive comments were made on social media websites ... 'Significant online activity' ... ....(size: 2.2Kb)
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CBC
26 May 2013
The post office in Norman Wells, N.W.T., is moving ... In the past, the service has had to fly in employees from Inuvik and Yellowknife to staff its office ... (CBC) ... And I'm sure they can ... ....(size: 0.9Kb)
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22 May 2013
The engines came from a Canso PBY aircraft that was a patrol bomber during World War II ... Don Wieben, with the Fairview Aircraft Restoration Society, says the group will use the engines to restore an aircraft they recovered in Inuvik, N.W.T. six years ago.Don Wieben, with the Fairview Aircraft Restoration Society, says the group hopes to restore an aircraft they recovered from Inuvik, N.W.T. six years ago. (CBC) ... "It's been fun." ... ....(size: 2.2Kb)
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PR Newswire
16 May 2013
Nicolas Cain from Vancouver, British Columbia is exploring the life and times of Sam Steele , the first North West Mounted Police who upheld law and order in the Yukon during the Gold Rush. Lauren Rushton from Wolfville, Nova Scotia stars in a cooking segment showcasing traditional Aboriginal meals. On the menu is pemmican and bannock ... Other participants include.. Julienne Chipesia - Inuvik, NWT - Gwich'in Land Claim Agreement ... ....(size: 5.8Kb)
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15 May 2013
(Source. Government of the Northwest Territories). May 152013. ULUKHAKTOK (May 15, 2013) A workshop in Ulukhaktok today will give hunters and trappers additional training to help ensure trappers get top dollar for their quality pelts at auction ... Located at the ENR Shop, the workshop will run from 10.00 a.m. until 5.00 p.m., with evening sessions available if necessary ... Colin Okheena (Ulukhaktok). Renewable Resource Officer I, Inuvik Region....(size: 2.3Kb)
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CBC
13 May 2013
Leaders in the Mackenzie Delta say their MLA has been missing in action. Frederic Blake Jr., known to most as Sonny, missed legislative assembly work after a night of drinking in Inuvik a month ago. He has not made any public statements about the incident ... “Well, he's letting us down,” said John Norbert, an elder and councillor in Tsiigehtchic. Norbert said the Inuvik incident reflects poorly on Blake ... (The Canadian Press) ... ....(size: 2.2Kb)
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Canada Newswire
09 May 2013
CALGARY, May 8, 2013 /CNW/ - Northern Property Real Estate Investment Trust (the "REIT") and NorSerCo Inc. (the REIT together with NorSerCo, "NPR") (NPR.UN - TSX) today announced financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2013 ... Mr ... In the Northwest Territories, both Yellowknife and Inuvik contributed to the increased vacancy. Inuvik is still experiencing a weakened economy as infrastructure projects wind down or are delayed ... ....(size: 14.7Kb)
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09 May 2013
(Source. Northern Property Real Estate Investment Trust) NPR reports first quarter 2013 financial results. CALGARY, May 8, 2013 - Northern Property Real Estate Investment Trust (the "REIT") and NorSerCo Inc ... 2012 ... Continuing Discontinued Total ... 1 ... In the Northwest Territories, both Yellowknife and Inuvik contributed to the increased vacancy. Inuvik is still experiencing a weakened economy as infrastructure projects wind down or are delayed....(size: 17.4Kb)
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08 May 2013
TORONTO, May 8, 2013 /CNW/ - Federal improvements to Canada's search and rescue capabilities announced recently by National Defence Minister Peter MacKay completely ignores the country's vital marine communications and traffic control services, said CAW Local 2182 President Chad Stroud ... Anthony, Newfoundland, Saint John, New Brunswick., Rivière au Renard and Montréal, Quebec as well as Inuvik, N.W.T ... SOURCE ... ....(size: 1.8Kb)
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08 May 2013
(Source. CAW - Canadian Auto Workers). May 8, 2013, 11.35 AM EST ... In 2012, the Canadian Coast Guard announced the closure of 10 MCTS centres, including those located in St. John's and St. Anthony, Newfoundland, Saint John, New Brunswick., Rivière au Renard and Montréal, Quebec, Tofino, Vancouver and Comox, B.C., Thunder Bay, Ontario, as well as Inuvik, N.W.T ... distributed by ... (noodl. 18535427) ....(size: 2.1Kb)
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07 May 2013
(Source. City of Kelowna). May. 06, 2013. Experience the history of the Klondike Gold Rush or the majesty of the Yukon wilderness with non-stop flights from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to the City of Whitehorse on Air North, Yukon's Airline. Seasonal service between the Okanagan and Yukon will begin June 6 and run until Oct. 15 ... BACKGROUND ... Inuvik $427.48 ($342 + fees and taxes) ... Inuvik $443.23 ($342 + fees and taxes)* ... (noodl....(size: 4.0Kb)
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07 May 2013
(Source. Government of the Northwest Territories). May 72013. YELLOWKNIFE (May 7, 2013) - NWT volunteers will be recognized at the 2013 Outstanding Volunteer Award ceremony in Hay River on Friday, May 10, 2013 ... McLeod ... Outstanding Elder Award - Ron Ogilvie, Yellowknife Outstanding Youth Award - Alannis McKee, Yellowknife Outstanding Individual Award - George Koe Jr., Aklavik Outstanding Group Award - Children First Society, Inuvik ... Tel....(size: 2.2Kb)
For other uses, see Inuvik (disambiguation).
| Inuvik Inuuvik |
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| — Town — | |
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 Inuvik
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| Coordinates: 68°21′42″N 133°43′50″W / 68.36167°N 133.73056°W / 68.36167; -133.73056Coordinates: 68°21′42″N 133°43′50″W / 68.36167°N 133.73056°W / 68.36167; -133.73056 | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Territory |  Northwest Territories |
| Region | Inuvik Region |
| Constituency | Inuvik Boot Lake Inuvik Twin Lakes |
| Census division | Region 1 |
| Settled | 1954 |
| Incorporated | 1 April 1967 (village) |
| 1 January 1970 (town) | |
| Government[1] | |
| • Mayor | Denny Rodgers |
| • SAO | Grant Hood |
| • MLA | Robert C. McLeod (Boot Lake) |
| • MLA | Floyd Roland (Twin Lakes) |
| Area | |
| • Land | 49.76 km2 (19.21 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 68 m (223 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 10 m (30 ft) |
| Population (2006)[2] | |
| • Total | 3,484 |
| • Density | 70/km2 (200/sq mi) |
| Time zone | Mountain (MST) (UTC−7) |
| • Summer (DST) | MDT (UTC−6) |
| Canadian Postal code | X0E 0T0 |
| Area code(s) | 867 |
| Telephone exchange | 678/777 |
| Prices | |
| - Living cost | 127.5A |
| - Food price index | 113.4B |
| Highways | Dempster Highway |
| Waterways | Mackenzie River |
| Website | www.inuvik.ca |
| Sources: Community Governance Data List[3] 2006 Canada Census,[2] Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre,[4] Hay River profile at the Legislative Assembly[5] Canada Flight Supplement[6] ^A 2005 figure based on Edmonton = 100[7] ^B 2004 figure based on Yellowknife = 100[7] |
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Inuvik (place of man) is a town in the Northwest Territories of Canada and is the administrative centre for the Inuvik Region.
The population as of the 2006 Census was 3,484,[2] but the two previous census counts show wide fluctuations due to economic conditions: 2,894 in 2001 and 3,296 in 1996.[8][9] In 2009 the Government of the Northwest Territories reported that the population was 3,586 with an average yearly growth rate of 0.3 from 1996.[7]
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History[link]
File:John Diefenbaker - Inuvik 1961 -PA166413.jpg
Prime Minister John Diefenbaker at the official opening of the town of Inuvik.
Inuvik was conceived in 1953 as a replacement administrative centre for the hamlet of Aklavik on the west of the Mackenzie Delta, as the latter was prone to flooding and had no room for expansion. Initially called "New Aklavik", it was renamed to Inuvik in 1958. The school was built in 1959 and the hospital, government offices and staff residences in 1960, when people began to live in the community: Inuvialuit, Dene and Metis.
Inuvik achieved village status in 1967 and became a full town in 1970 with an elected mayor and council. In 1979, with the completion of the Dempster Highway, Inuvik became connected to Canada's highway system, and simultaneously the most northerly town to which one could drive in the summer months — although an ice road through the Mackenzie River delta connects the town to Tuktoyaktuk and Aklavik, on the coast of the Arctic Ocean, in the winter.
Between 1971 and 1990, the town's economy was supported by the local Canadian Forces Station, CFS Inuvik, (originally a Naval Radio Station, later a communications research/signals intercept facility[10]) and by petrochemical companies exploring the Mackenzie Valley and the Beaufort Sea for petroleum. This all collapsed in 1990 for a variety of reasons, including disappearing government subsidies, local resistance to petroleum exploration, and low international oil prices.
On 10 February 2010, the Google Street View imaging service uploaded images of most Inuvik streets. It is currently the northernmost Canadian community so imaged.
Demographics[link]
| Historical populations | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | %± | |
| 1996 | 3,461 |
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| 1997 | 3,361 | -2.9% | |
| 1998 | 3,313 | -1.4% | |
| 1999 | 3,317 | 0.1% | |
| 2000 | 3,324 | 0.2% | |
| 2001 | 3,395 | 2.1% | |
| 2002 | 3,550 | 4.6% | |
| 2003 | 3,571 | 0.6% | |
| 2004 | 3,628 | 1.6% | |
| 2005 | 3,657 | 0.8% | |
| 2006 | 3,651 | -0.2% | |
| 2007 | 3,600 | -1.4% | |
| 2008 | 3,577 | -0.6% | |
| 2009 | 3,586 | 0.3% | |
| Sources: NWT Bureau of Statistics[7] | |||
- Population
- 3,484 in 2006
- Breakdown
- Inuvialuit (predominately Uummarmiut), 38.9%; First Nations, 18.4%; Métis, 4.7%; other Aboriginal, 1.2%; non-native, 36.7%[11]
The main language spoken in Inuvik is English, though schools teach and a handful of local people still speak Inuvialuktun, and Gwich’in. The CBC Radio broadcasts an hour of programming a day in each of these languages.[5]
There are also about 100 Muslims, most of whom came there for economic opportunities. A small mosque (dubbed "Little mosque on the tundra") was established in 2010.[12]
Geography[link]
Inuvik is located on the East Channel of the Mackenzie Delta, approximately 100 km (62 mi) from the Arctic Ocean and approximately 200 km (120 mi) north of the Arctic Circle.
Due to its northern location, Inuvik experiences an average of 56 days of continuous sunlight every summer and 30 days of polar night every winter.
Access is via the Dempster Highway for the majority of the year. The highway relies on ferries and ice bridges to get across the rivers. It is thus closed during the time of freeze-up (roughly late-October to mid-December), for ice to form and allow ice bridges, and thaw (roughly mid-May to mid-June) to allow the ferry to run. At these times, there is air access only.
When the Mackenzie River is ice-free, Northern Transportation Company Limited provides a commercial barge service from Hay River, on Great Slave Lake to the regional terminal in Inuvik. The annual sealift moves supplies as far east as Taloyoak, Nunavut and west to Barrow, Alaska.[13]
A distinct feature of Inuvik is the use of "utilidors" – above-ground utility conduits carrying water and sewer – which are covered by corrugated steel. They run throughout town connecting most buildings, and as a result there are many small bridges and underpasses. The utilidors are necessary because of the permafrost underlying the town.
Another feature is an Inukshuk placed outside the Mackenzie Hotel, which was rebuilt in 2006.
A great majority of roads are paved, and there are both concrete and metal-grill sidewalks alongside the roads.
Climate[link]
| Climate data for Inuvik | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 5.4 (41.7) |
5.2 (41.4) |
6.1 (43.0) |
13.8 (56.8) |
25.0 (77.0) |
32.8 (91.0) |
32.8 (91.0) |
32.5 (90.5) |
26.2 (79.2) |
15.0 (59.0) |
10.6 (51.1) |
5.0 (41.0) |
32.9 (91.2) |
| Average high °C (°F) | −23.2 (−9.8) |
−22 (−7.6) |
−17.5 (0.5) |
−7.1 (19.2) |
5.0 (41.0) |
17.3 (63.1) |
19.8 (67.6) |
16.1 (61.0) |
7.8 (46.0) |
−4.8 (23.4) |
−16.8 (1.8) |
−21.3 (−6.3) |
−3.9 (25.0) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | −27.6 (−17.7) |
−26.9 (−16.4) |
−23.2 (−9.8) |
−12.8 (9.0) |
0.2 (32.4) |
11.3 (52.3) |
14.2 (57.6) |
11.0 (51.8) |
3.7 (38.7) |
−8.2 (17.2) |
−21 (−5.8) |
−25.7 (−14.3) |
−8.8 (16.2) |
| Average low °C (°F) | −31.9 (−25.4) |
−31.7 (−25.1) |
−28.8 (−19.8) |
−18.4 (−1.1) |
−4.7 (23.5) |
5.3 (41.5) |
8.5 (47.3) |
5.9 (42.6) |
−0.4 (31.3) |
−11.6 (11.1) |
−25.1 (−13.2) |
−30.1 (−22.2) |
−13.6 (7.5) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −54.4 (−65.9) |
−56.7 (−70.1) |
−50.6 (−59.1) |
−46.1 (−51.0) |
−27.8 (−18.0) |
−6.1 (21.0) |
−3.3 (26.1) |
−6.1 (21.0) |
−20.1 (−4.2) |
−35 (−31.0) |
−46.1 (−51.0) |
−50 (−58.0) |
−56.7 (−70.1) |
| Precipitation mm (inches) | 13.8 (0.543) |
11.6 (0.457) |
11.0 (0.433) |
10.5 (0.413) |
17.0 (0.669) |
22.1 (0.87) |
33.2 (1.307) |
39.9 (1.571) |
28.0 (1.102) |
28.0 (1.102) |
17.8 (0.701) |
15.7 (0.618) |
248.4 (9.78) |
| Rainfall mm (inches) | 0.1 (0.004) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
6.1 (0.24) |
20.2 (0.795) |
32.9 (1.295) |
37.5 (1.476) |
18.7 (0.736) |
1.3 (0.051) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
117.0 (4.606) |
| Snowfall cm (inches) | 17.4 (6.85) |
15.0 (5.91) |
14.6 (5.75) |
13.5 (5.31) |
13.1 (5.16) |
1.9 (0.75) |
0.3 (0.12) |
2.4 (0.94) |
10.7 (4.21) |
34.9 (13.74) |
23.7 (9.33) |
20.4 (8.03) |
167.9 (66.1) |
| Avg. precipitation days (≥ 0.2 mm) | 10.6 | 10.1 | 10.5 | 7.8 | 7.1 | 8.5 | 10.1 | 13.8 | 12.2 | 14.6 | 12.3 | 11.7 | 129.4 |
| Avg. rainy days (≥ 0.2 mm) | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.03 | 0.17 | 2.3 | 8.0 | 10.1 | 13.4 | 8.2 | 0.86 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 43.3 |
| Avg. snowy days (≥ 0.2 cm) | 11.2 | 10.9 | 11.3 | 8.3 | 5.9 | 1.3 | 0.11 | 1.0 | 5.3 | 15.1 | 13.0 | 12.4 | 95.8 |
| Source: Environment Canada[14] | |||||||||||||
Tourism[link]
Famous attractions[link]
Inuvik's Our Lady Of Victory Church, often called Igloo Church, is a famous landmark in the region. It is the most-photographed building in the town.
The Canadian Arctic's northernmost mosque will become operational in Autumn 2010 after being built in Winnipeg and moved 4,000 km (2,500 mi) by truck and barge.[15] Some media reports have mistakenly called the mosque "the world's northernmost mosque." However, this is untrue. There are mosques in Norilsk, Russia; and Tromsø, Norway, both of which are slightly further north than Inuvik.[16][17][18]
Annual events of note[link]
The Great Northern Arts Festival[19] has been held annually for 10 days in the middle of July since 1989. The Festival has hosted over 1800 artists from across Canada's north, and from as far away as Japan and Australia over 22 years and is the largest annual tourism event in the Beaufort Delta. Featuring on-site demonstrations, 50+ arts workshops, a 3500-piece gallery, an outdoor carving village, an interactive artist studio zone, nightly cultural performances, northern film screenings, family activities and an Arctic fashion show, the Festival attracts visitors from around the world to travel the Dempster Highway to visit Inuvik and the Inuvialuit and Gwich'in Settlement Regions.
The annual Sunrise Festival happens on the second weekend of the new year, when the sun finally breaks the horizon after about thirty days of darkness. The Festival is an all-day community event highlighted by dog-sled races, a long-program fireworks show and community bonfire. This Festival was highlighted in the award-winning[20] 2010 national Tropicana Orange Juice commercial 'Arctic Sun'.
Inuvik celebrates the Muskrat Jamboree each year in late March or early April. Started in 1957, the event brings together thousands of people to participate in traditional games, watch the dog-sled and snowmobile races and dance (jig) the night away in town. Most events are held on the Mackenzie River where several community groups operate concessions in stove-heated traditional McPherson tents, preparing hot soup, bannock, baked goods, coffee, Labrador tea, hot chocolate and other traditional refreshments. Many participants and spectators wear traditional clothing and often local artisans will have something to sell. In conjunction with the Muskrat Jamboree, the Town of Inuvik hosts the annual Muskrat Cup 3-on-3 Pond Hockey Tournament on the frozen Mackenzie River, the world's most northerly cash tournament.
The weekend closest to the summer solistice (June 21) each year features the Midnight Sun Fun Run, a 5K, 10K and Half-Marathon that starts at midnight under the blazing 24-hours of sunlight experienced for 50+ days each summer in Inuvik. Runners from around the world make their way North to participate in this unique event under the midnight sun.
Facilities[link]
A new hospital opened in early 2003, providing service to an area extending from Sachs Harbour on Banks Island, to Ulukhaktok on Victoria Island, and from Paulatuk into the Sahtu Region including Norman Wells, Tulit'a, Deline, Fort Good Hope, and Colville Lake.
The Midnight Sun Complex, a stage-built multi-use facility, was completed in 2006. Featuring the Roy 'Sugloo' Ipana Memorial Arena, with an NHL-sized ice surface; the Inuvik Curling Club with 3 sheets and a well-situated licensed lounge/viewing area; the Inuvik Pool, an award-winning Class B recreational pool with lane swimming, waterpark features including a two story waterslide, hot tub, sauna and steam room; two squash courts; a multi-use community hall with stage; on-site business centre/production office; full building wireless; video-conferencing facility; on-site catering/kitchen; and meeting rooms for groups of 5 to 500. At full-building use, the Complex can host conferences, conventions and trade shows with up to 1200 delegates/exhibitors.[22]
A new $110 million super-school, slated to open in 2013, is currently being built in Inuvik.[23]
Communications[link]
The town is served by the Inuvik Drum, community newspaper published weekly by Northern News Services.
The CBC has a local CBC Radio One outlet, CHAK AM 860, which relays CFYK Yellowknife, as well as local programs: The hour-long lunchtime show Northwind, featuring interviews, weather and country music, as well as Tusaavik: A daily hour-long program in Inuvialuktun.
CKLB-FM Yellowknife, a station catering to the territory's First Nation communities, has a local repeater in Inuvik, VF2082, at 101.9 FM. CKRW-FM, an adult contemporary station from Whitehorse, Yukon, has a license for a local repeater, CKRW-FM-2, at 98.7 FM
Aerial television is available through CHAK-TV channel 6, the local CBC North television outlet; and CH4221 channel 13, which rebroadcasts APTN. No part of the Northwest Territories is designated as a mandatory market for digital television conversion.
Landline telephone service is provided by Northwestel, and cellular service by Ice Wireless. Cable television is also offered in Inuvik by New North Networks.
Planetary nomenclature[link]
In 1988, the International Astronomical Union's Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature (IAU/WGPSN) officially adopted the name Inuvik for a crater on Mars, at 78.7° north latitude and 28.6° west longitude. The crater's diameter is 20.5 km (12.7 mi).[24]
Notable people[link]
- Leona Aglukkaq, member of Parliament for the electoral district of Nunavut and current Minister of Health
- Roger Allen, former member of the Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories
- Zac Boyer, former National Hockey League right winger
- Tom Butters, former member of the Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories
- Michel Chrétien, the youngest son of former Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chrétien and his wife Aline
- Jason Elliott, former professional ice hockey player
- Fred Koe, former member of the Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories
- Floyd Roland, Premier and current member of the Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories
- Eric Schweig, Inuvialuit/Chippewa/Dene actor
See also[link]
References[link]
- ^ Town of Inuvik. "Community Profile". http://www.inuvik.ca/tourism/community.html. Retrieved 2008-03-13.
- ^ a b c 2006 Canada Census
- ^ Community Governance Data List
- ^ Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre - official names
- ^ a b Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories, Inuvik
- ^ Canada Flight Supplement. Effective 0901Z 5 April 2012 to 0901Z 31 May 2012
- ^ a b c d Inuvik - Statistical Profile at the GNWT
- ^ 2001 Canada Census
- ^ 1996 Canada Census
- ^ Proc, Jerry (October 2007). "Inuvik". http://jproc.ca/rrp/inuvik.html. Retrieved 2008-04-13.
- ^ Canada 2006 Census - Aboriginal identity population
- ^ Little mosque on the tundra
- ^ NTCL services
- ^ Environment Canada—Canadian Climate Normals 1971–2000. Retrieved 15 March 2012.
- ^ CBC News Article on the World's northernmost mosque
- ^ World's Northern Most Mosque
- ^ Facts About Tromso
- ^ Arctic Muslims
- ^ Great Northern Arts Festival
- ^ http://www.coloribus.com/festivals-awards/cannes-lions/Cannes-Lions-2010/film-lions/--/gold/
- ^ "Inuvik Community Greenhouse". http://www.cityfarmer.org/inuvik.html.
- ^ http://www.inuvik.ca
- ^ http://www.nnsl.com/frames/newspapers/2008-10/oct20_08sc.html
- ^ USGS Map MC-01 of the Mare Boreum Region of the planet Mars showing INUVIK Crater
External links[link]
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- Town of Inuvik Web Site
- Municipal Affairs and Community Administration profile
- Inuvik at the Open Directory Project
- Dempster Highway & Inuvik roadtrip article on the Economist's More Intelligent Life website
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