Inuvialuit Settlement Region, Administrative region in Northwest Territories and Yukon, Canada
The Inuvialuit Settlement Region is an administrative area stretching across the Mackenzie Delta, Beaufort Sea, and Amundsen Gulf, encompassing six Inuvialuit communities. These settlements are spread throughout the Northwest Territories and are connected by waterways and seasonal routes.
The Inuvialuit communities gained control over their lands and received financial resources in 1984 through a landmark agreement. This agreement marked a turning point, establishing the framework for self-governance and management of their own territories.
The Inuvialuktun language with its regional dialects remains woven into everyday community life, while hunting, fishing, and trapping continue to shape how people live and gather food.
Access to the communities is mainly by plane or boat, as few road connections exist and seasons heavily affect travel. Visitors should prepare for cold weather, limited accommodations, and extended periods of darkness or daylight.
Tuktoyaktuk holds the region's only deepwater port and serves as a crucial hub for Arctic shipping and trade. Nearby protected areas like Aulavik National Park provide essential habitats for seabirds and marine wildlife.
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