Arviat Travel Guide

Arviat (2006 population 2,060) (Inuktitut syllabics: ᐊᕐᕕᐊᑦ; formerly called Eskimo Point until 1 June, 1989) is a predominantly Inuit hamlet located on the western shore of Hudson Bay in the Kivalliq Region of Nunavut, Canada. Arviat ("place of the bowhead whale") is derived from the Inuktitut word arviq meaning "Bowhead Whale". Even earlier, its name was Tikirajualaaq ("a little long point").
It is the southernmost community on the Nunavut mainland and is close to the geographical centre of Canada. Arviat is a traditional Inuit community, having the third largest population in Nunavut, behind Rankin Inlet and the Capital, Iqaluit. Arviat is currently growing at a faster rate than Rankin Inlet, however. The population increase of 8.5% from the 2001 census. The mayor of Arviat is Johnny Mamgark.
Hunting and fishing being very active in the community; it is the primary source of sustanance. 3 local stores: Padlei Co-op; Northern Stores and EPLS carry a wide range of products. Churchill, Manitoba is accessible by boat, snowmobile and Bombardier from Arviat and is often travelled to for supplies.
Arviat is well known around the Arctic for its artistic qualities. Many musicians are from Arviat and this is a striving community with many talented musicians. Susan Aglukark is a well known musician. Simon "Johnny Cash of the North" Sigyariaq; Uniaqtuq, with Arsene, Pelagie and Mary Angalik; the Arviat Band, with John and Billy Kuksuk, Paul Kattau and others; the Irksuk band, played by Paul Irksuk and Sons; all have had CDs recorded commercially. (...) more....

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