Sanikiluaq 2009 Sanikiluaq, the most southerly community of , is located on the Belcher Islands in the Hudson Bay. The terrain is composed of many rocky cliffs that tower 50 to 155 meters above sea level. Many of these cliffs are nesting grounds for eider ducks, whose feathers (eiderdown) are collected from nests and made into duvets and outer-wear. Sanikiluaq carvers are known worldwide for their distinctive carvings made from argillite, the dark stone found on the Belcher Islands.

For more information about Sanikiluaq carvers and its attractions, visit their local co-op website at: www.mitiq.com .

Getting There: Travel to Sanikiluaq is done via Montreal on Air . Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Please check with the for schedule changes.

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Community Services and Information

Population 760 Region Qikiqtani Time Zone Eastern Postal Code X0A 0W0

Population based on 2007 Nunavut Bureau of Statistics

(Area Code is 867 unless as indicated)

RCMP General Inquiries 266-0123 Local Communications Emergency Only 266-1111 Internet/Website information 266-8917 Health Centre 266-8965 TV Station 266-8951 Fire Emergency 266-8888 Cable 266-8860 Post Office 266-8945 Community Radio Station 266-8833

Schools/College Airport 266-8946 Nuiyak (K-12) 266-8816 Arctic College 266-8885 Hunters and Trappers Organization 266-8709 Early Childhood Services Banks Najuqsivik Day Care 266-8400 Light banking services available at the Northern and Co-op stores; Interac available in most retail outlets Churches St. Phillip’s Anglican (no phone) Hamlet Office 266-8874

Community Wellness/Recreation For more information about regional Qikiqtani Arena 266-8939 government departments, Inuit organizations and Community Hall 266-8939 development corporations, see Qikiqtani Regional page.

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Sanikiluaq Businesses (Inuit)=On NTI Inuit Firm Registry 2009 (Area code 867 unless as indicated)

Accommodation and Dining

Amaulik Motel Inns North General Delivery Ph: 266-8821 Fx: 266-8727 Accommodation; meal; meeting rooms

Retail

Mitiq Co-op Association Ltd (Inuit) Ph: 266-8836 Dwayne Fx: 266-8840 General Delivery General retail, groceries, light banking services Ph: 266-8860 Fx: 266-8844 Sanniit Co-operative Ltd. (Inuit) General retail, groceries, arts/craft General Delivery Ph: 266-8920 Northern Store Fx: 266-8920 General Delivery General retail

Transportation and Shipping

Air Inuit (1985) Ltd. Air Nunavut Tookalook Gas & Oil (Inuit) General Delivery General Delivery Silas Tookalook Ph: 266-8946 Ph: 979-4018 Box 154 Fx: 266-8947 Fx: 979-4318 Ph: 266-8822 Scheduled /charter air service; Freight / cargo Fx: 266-8961 freight / cargo Fuel; vehicle equipment and supply; small engine repair

Expediting, Contracting and Equipment Supply

Kawtaq Construction Ltd. (Inuit) Lucassie Kittosuk Box 158 Ph: 266-8707 Fx : 266-8702 [email protected] General contracting, road construction, heavy equipment leasing

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Tourism and Culture

Soapstone Artists of Sanikiluaq (Inuit) Traditional Sanikiluaq carvings; online shopping Robert McLean available Box 123 Ph: 266-8917 Mitiq Co-op Association Ltd (Inuit) Fx: 266-8877 General Delivery [email protected] Ph: 266-8809 www.soapstoneartists.com Fx: 266-8844 Arts /craft

Technical and Communications

Kuni Kuni Radio (CKJJ 105.1) T.V. Station: 266-8951 General Delivery Broadcasts Ph: 266-8400 Fx: 266-8400 Sanny Internet Service Announcement, radio show General Delivery Ph: 266-8917 Nunavut Power Corporation Fx: 266-8877 General Delivery [email protected] Ph: 266-8902 Carvings online Electricity Sanikiluaq TV Station Sanikiluaq Broadcasting Society General Delivery General Delivery Ph: 266-8951 Ph: 266-8893 Broadcasts

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