Supporting community life in Taloyoak, NU.

About the Community
Paaliaaruk Co-op is located in Taloyoak, NU, surrounded by Arctic tundra and coastal landscapes. The community experiences long summer daylight and extended winter darkness. The Co-op offers everyday essentials and local crafts that help preserve cultural traditions.

History
Originally named Paleajook Co-op after a nearby river, it has supported Taloyoak since the late 1950s. It later became Paaliaaruk Co-op and continues its long-standing role in the community.

What the Co-op Provides
The Co-op supplies groceries, household goods, and locally made crafts. As a community-owned business, profits stay local to support employment and services.

Quick Facts
• Region: Taloyoak, Nunavut
• Early name: Paleajook Co-op
• Known for: local crafts and community gathering place

Meanings & Phonetic Spelling
• Co-op Name Phonetic Pronunciation: Pah-lee-ah-rook
• Full Co-op Name Syllabics: ᐸᓕᐊᕐᔪᒃ ᐃᓄᐃᑦ ᑎᒥᖁᑎᖓᑦ
• Primary Indigenous Nation: Inuit
• Community Name Syllabics: ᑕᓗᕐᔪᐊᖅ
• Community Phonetic Pronunciation: TAH-LOWr-yo-ack