Big Island (James Bay, Nunavut) facts for kids
 Big Island
Location in Nunavut
Big Island
Location in Canada
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| Location | Northern Canada |
| Coordinates | 53°43′59″N 079°09′00″W / 53.73306°N 79.15000°W |
| Archipelago | Canadian Arctic Archipelago |
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| Nunavut | Nunavut |
| Region | Qikiqtaaluk |
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| Population | Uninhabited |
Big Island is a small piece of land located in James Bay, a large body of water in Canada. It is not home to any people. This island is found close to a community called Chisasibi in Quebec. Big Island is one of three islands with the same name in the Qikiqtaaluk Region of Nunavut. It is also part of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago, a group of many islands in the far north.
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Where is Big Island Located?
Big Island is in the southern part of James Bay. James Bay is a very large bay that is part of Hudson Bay. It is located in the northern part of Canada. The island is quite remote, meaning it is far from big cities.
Near Chisasibi
The island is near Chisasibi, a community in Quebec. Chisasibi is a village mainly inhabited by the Cree people. It is located on the eastern shore of James Bay.
Even though it is near Quebec, Big Island is part of Nunavut. Nunavut is Canada's largest and newest territory. It was created in 1999. Most of the people living in Nunavut are Inuit, who are the Indigenous people of the Arctic.
Qikiqtaaluk Region
Big Island belongs to the Qikiqtaaluk Region within Nunavut. This region covers a huge area. It includes many islands and parts of the mainland. It is one of three regions in Nunavut.
Canadian Arctic Archipelago
Big Island is also part of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. This is a huge group of islands in the Arctic Ocean. It is located north of mainland Canada. These islands are known for their cold climate and unique wildlife.
Why is Big Island Uninhabited?
Big Island is an uninhabited island. This means no people live there permanently. Many islands in the Canadian Arctic are uninhabited. This is often because of the very cold weather and harsh conditions. There are also very few resources for people to live off of.
Climate and Environment
The climate around Big Island is very cold for much of the year. Winters are long and icy. Summers are short and cool. The land is often covered in snow and ice. This makes it hard for plants to grow and for people to live comfortably.
Other Big Islands
It can be a bit confusing, but there are actually three islands named "Big Island" in the Qikiqtaaluk Region of Nunavut. This specific Big Island is in James Bay. The other two are located elsewhere in the vast Nunavut territory.
