Kugaryuak River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Kugaryuak River |
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| Country | Canada |
| Territory | Nunavut |
| Physical characteristics | |
| River mouth | Coronation Gulf |
The Kugaryuak River is a river found in the Canadian Arctic. It is located in Nunavut, a large territory in northern Canada. Specifically, it's in the southwest part of the Kitikmeot Region.
The river splits into two main parts: the Western Kugaryuak (67°46′N 114°25′W / 67.767°N 114.417°W) and the Eastern Kugaryuak (67°43′N 113°17′W / 67.717°N 113.283°W). Both parts eventually flow into a large body of water called Coronation Gulf. Many Arctic charr fish live in the Kugaryuak River. These fish are common in cold northern waters.
River History
The Kugaryuak River area has an interesting history. In 1928, a trading post was set up here by the Hudson's Bay Company. This company was very important in Canadian history. They traded goods like furs with Indigenous peoples. This particular trading post was moved to Kugaryuak from a place called Tree River.
Indigenous People
The Kugaryuagmiut were a group of Copper Inuit people. They lived along the shores of the Kugaryuak River for a long time. The Copper Inuit are an Indigenous group known for using copper tools.
In 1990, scientists found three old archaeological sites along the river. These sites had "tent rings," which are circles of stones. These stones were used to hold down the edges of tents. These findings show that Inuit people lived in this area long before Europeans arrived.
