Kapuiviit facts for kids
Kapuiviit, Nunavut.
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 Kapuiviit
Location in Nunavut
Kapuiviit
Location in Canada
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| Location | Foxe Basin |
| Coordinates | 69°41′19″N 80°00′32″W / 69.68861°N 80.00889°W |
| Archipelago | Arctic Archipelago |
| Area | 920 km2 (360 sq mi) |
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| Nunavut | Nunavut |
| Region | Qikiqtaaluk |
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| Population | Uninhabited |
Kapuiviit (pronounced Kah-poo-ee-veet) is an island in Canada's Arctic region. Its name in Inuktitut syllabics is ᑲᐳᐃᕖᑦ. The island was once known as Jens Munk Island, named after a Danish-Norwegian explorer.
Kapuiviit is part of the Canadian arctic islands in the Qikiqtaaluk Region of Nunavut, Canada. It is an island off the coast of Baffin Island. Today, no one lives on Kapuiviit permanently.
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Where is Kapuiviit Island?
Kapuiviit is located in the Foxe Basin, a large body of water in the Canadian Arctic. It is one of many islands in the Arctic Archipelago. The island covers an area of about 920 square kilometers (355 square miles). That's a pretty big piece of land!
A Look Back in Time
Even though Kapuiviit is not home to permanent residents now, it was once a very important place. In the past, people lived and hunted there. The island was home to a hunting camp called Kapuivik.
Over time, people moved away from the island. This happened especially in the 1950s and 1960s. However, Kapuiviit is still used as an important outpost camp. This means people visit it from nearby Igloolik Island.
Discovering Ancient Cultures
Kapuivik is now a very important archaeological site. Archaeologists study old objects and places to learn about how people lived long ago. At Kapuivik, they find clues about ancient groups of people.
These groups include the Dorset culture (also called Tuniit), Pre-Dorset people, and Paleo-Inuit people. These were early groups who lived in the Arctic before the modern Inuit. Studying Kapuiviit helps us understand their history and way of life.
Important People
Kapuiviit is also known as the birthplace of a famous film director. His name is Zacharias Kunuk. He is an Inuit filmmaker who has made many important movies about Inuit culture and history.
See also
In Spanish: Isla Jens Munk para niños
