Kangirsuk
Did you know that Kangirsuk…
- Means “the bay” in Inuktitut and is so named for its position on the north shore of Payne Bay
- Is one of the smallest communities in Nunavik, with just under 500 people
- Is partially surrounded by a rock cliff to the north and a large craggy hill to the west
- Is very near the archeological remains of what is thought to be the stone foundation of a Viking long-house constructed in the 11th century
- Is located in an area rich in nickel, iron and possibly diamond deposits
Artists from Kangirsuk
