March 1998

Government of Canada
Canadian Heritage - Parks Canada
National Historic Sites

Utkuhiksalik

In 1995 the Inniturliq Historic Site Committee of Gjoa Haven proposed that the Utkuhiksalik area of the Back River be considered for national historic site designation. This area was a well known fishery and was used by many different peoples in the region.

Archaeological and oral historical research was conducted in August 1995 at Akuaq and Itimnaarjuq in the Utkuhiksalik area of the Back River. Utkuhiksalingmiut Elders interpreted the historical sites and shared the place names, stories and songs associated with the area. Interviews were recorded using video. The interview transcripts were completed in early 1997. The research will be presented to the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada for consideration as a national historic site.

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