Kuujjuarapik: Inuit

Kuujjuarapik means “the little big river”. Kuujjuarapik is a northern village in Nunavik located on the shores of Hudson Bay and at the mouth of the Great Whale River. It is the southernmost Inuit village in Nunavik. Like Kuujjuaq, it is part of the Kativik Regional Government. The Eeyou community of Whapmagoostui is located just across the river from the village. The village of Kuujjuarapik has a population of about 700 and offers a breathtaking view of the Manitounuk Islands where you can find a wide variety of wildlife (whales, belugas, seals, birds…). Known for its magnificent golden sand dunes, the village offers several tourist attractions, including a fresco by Eddy Weetaluktuk in the old church.

According to Indigenous Tourisme Quebec, of the 14 northern villages in Nunavik, the one furthest southeast is Kuujjuarapik. The Inuit inhabitants speak mostly Inuktitut, if not English.

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