Walrus Island (Southampton Island, Hudson Bay, Nunavut) facts for kids
This article is about Walrus Island (disambiguation)|Walrus Island. For other uses, see Walrus Island (Southampton Island, Hudson Bay, Nunavut) (disambiguation).
 Walrus Island
Location in Nunavut
Walrus Island
Location in Canada
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Hudson Bay |
| Coordinates | 63°16′26″N 83°41′17″W / 63.27389°N 83.68806°W |
| Archipelago | Arctic Archipelago |
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Canada
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| Province | Nunavut |
| Region | Kivalliq |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
Walrus Island is a small island in the Canadian Arctic. It is located in the Kivalliq Region of Nunavut. This island is found in the northern part of Hudson Bay.
Walrus Island sits between two larger islands. These are Southampton Island and Coats Island. No people live on Walrus Island today.
History of Walrus Island
Walrus Island has a long history. People once lived or visited this island.
The Sadlermiut People
Evidence shows that the Sadlermiut people were active here. The Sadlermiut were an Inuit group. They lived in the Arctic Archipelago for a long time. They were known for their unique way of life.
The Sadlermiut were skilled hunters. They hunted animals like walrus and seals. They used the island as a place to live or hunt. This shows how important the island was.
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