A welcoming western Nunavut hamlet at the meeting of river and sea, Kugluktuk Co-op serves a community rich in culture, history, and northern pride.

About the Community
Kugluktuk (Inuinnaqtun: Qurluqtuq) is Nunavut’s westernmost community, located at the mouth of the Coppermine River on Coronation Gulf in the Kitikmeot Region, near the Northwest Territories border. The name is often translated as “place of moving water/rapids,” reflecting the river and nearby Bloody Falls.

History
The area has long been used by Inuit (the Copper Inuit) and Dene peoples. European
exploration reached this coast in the early 1800s, and a trading post era followed in the 20th century, shaping the modern settlement. The hamlet was known as Coppermine until it
officially reclaimed the name Kugluktuk on January 1, 1996.

What the Co-op Provides
Kugluktuk Co-op supports daily life by supplying essential groceries, household goods, and practical necessities for a remote Arctic community. Like many northern Co-ops, it also
contributes local jobs and services, including community-based hospitality such as the Coppermine Inns North.

Quick Facts
• Location: Mouth of the Coppermine River on Coronation Gulf
• Former name: Coppermine (renamed 1996)

Meanings & Phonetic Spelling
• Co-op Name Phonetic Pronunciation: KUH-gLUk-toe
• Full Co-op Name Syllabics: ᖁᒡᓗᒃᑐᖅ ᑯᐊᐸᒃᑯᑦ ᑎᒥᖁᑎᖓᑦ
• Primary Indigenous Nation: Inuit
• Community Name Syllabics: ᖁᕐᓗᖅᑐᖅ
• Community Phonetic Pronunciation: KUH-gLUk-toe