Region

Time Zone

Population

Postal Code

Languages

Kivalliq

Central

750

X0C 0H0

English and Inuktitut

Repulse Bay is located exactly on the Arctic Cercle. One of the last communities in Nunavut to join the modern world, Naujaat is thriving with Inuit traditions. The community of Repulse Baycontinues to rely on carvings, The Inuktitut name for Repulse Bay is Naujaat, which “nesting place for seagulls”. These nesting grounds are located on tall cliffs five kilometers north of the community. Every summer in June, the area is occupied by thousands of seagulls, as well as snow birds, loons, common eiders, longtail ducks, and jaegers.

Repulse Bay is well known for its Inuit artisans, especially carvers who specialize in bone, ivory and stone. Community residents have formed the Aivilik Arts Society in an effort to promote Resolute Bay carvings and art to the international community.

Arviq HTO

Adress: Box 39, X0C 0G0

Chairperson: Michel Akkuardjuk
Vice-Chairperson: Mary Tuktudjuk
Secretary Treasurer: Jimmy Immingark
Director: Louis Angotingoar
Director: John Ivalutanar
Director: Nicky Ivalutanar
Director: Romeo Kopak
Director: Peter Mannik
Manager: Marie Kringuk

Tel.: 462-4334
Fax: 462-4335
Email: rankinhto@qiniq.com