Region

Time Zone

Population

Postal Code

Languages

Qikiqtani

Eastern

750

X0A 0W0

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Sanikiluaq is a small hamlet located on the Belcher Islands, on the north Coast of Flaherty Island, in the Hudson Bay. The community was created in 1970 to replace the "South Camp". The terrain is composed of many rocky cliffs that range between 50 and 155 meters in hight. Many of these cliffs are nesting grounds for common eider ducks, whose feathers (eiderdown) are used to make clothes and duvets.

Sanikiluaq carvers are known worldwide for their argillite carvings, made with a dark stone found on the Belcher Islands. The community is only accessible by air, like most Nunavut communities, and is served by the Sanikiluaq Airport.

Sanikiluaq HTA

Adress: General Delivery, X0A 0W0

Chairperson: Joe Arragutainaq
Vice-Chairperson: Johnny Tookalook
Secretary Treasurer: Johnassie Iqaluk
Director: Harry Sala
Director: Moses Novalinga
Director: Jobie Meeko
Director: Charlie Sala
Manager: Lucassie Arragutainaq

Tel.: 266-8709
Fax: 266-8131
Email: [email protected]