Ulukhaktok Hamlet
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A Ulukhaktok Hamlet is a small hamlet located on the west coast of Victoria Island in the Inuvik Region of Canada's Northwest Territories.
- Context:
- It can serve as a hub for traditional activities such as hunting, trapping, and fishing.
- It can be renowned for its vibrant arts scene, particularly in printmaking.
- It can host the world's northernmost golf course.
- It can be inhabited predominantly by the Inuvialuit people, with primary languages being Inuinnaqtun and English.
- It can range from being a traditional community with a focus on subsistence activities to embracing modern amenities and tourism, depending on economic development and external engagement.
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- Example(s):
- The establishment of the Ulukhaktok Arts Centre, which promotes local Inuit artwork.
- The hosting of the annual Billy Joss Open Celebrity Golf Tournament under the Midnight Sun.
- The community's transition from the name Holman to Ulukhaktok in 2006 to reflect its traditional heritage.
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- Counter-Example(s):
- Urban centers like Yellowknife, which have larger populations and more diversified economies.
- Southern Canadian towns, which experience milder climates and have different cultural compositions.
- See: Inuvialuit Settlement Region, Northwest Territories communities, Inuit art.