The Kitikmeot Heritage Society is a volunteer-run, charitable organization with an elected board of directors and executive from the community of Cambridge Bay. Board membership consists primarily of elders from the community. While the majority of our work is in Cambridge Bay, we preserve and promote the culture and language of the people of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Membership is open to anyone in the community over the age of 16.
Collecting and archiving the oral histories of the elders.
Preserving archaeological sites through oral history and archaeological study.
Collecting historical information and archives.
Using the information collected to promote and preserve Inuinnaqtun and Inuktitut.
Developing educational and learning materials.
Promoting and celebrating the cultures and traditions of the people.
Location
Canada
Contact Information
Kitikmeot Heritage Society
Box 2160
Cambridge Bay, Nunavut X0B 0C0
Canada
Phone (867) 983-3009
Fax (867) 983-3397
E-mail: heritage@qiniq.com
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