About the Community
Igloolik is an Inuit hamlet on Igloolik Island in the Foxe Basin, within Nunavut’s Qikiqtaaluk Region. Its name means “there is a house here” in Inuktitut, a reference to the traditional sod houses once found in the area. The community experiences dramatic seasonal light, 24-hour daylight from mid-May to late July, along with cool summers and very cold winters that shape travel and harvesting.

History
Igloolik’s recorded European contact began in 1822, when British ships HMS Fury and HMS Hecla wintered nearby. The island was later visited by American explorer Charles Francis Hall in 1867–1868 during his search for Franklin Expedition survivors. These encounters form part of Igloolik’s long history as a crossroads in Arctic exploration and Inuit life.

What the Co-op Provides
The Co-op helps support daily living in Igloolik by providing essential groceries and household goods, strengthening local access to supplies and services in a remote island setting.

Quick Facts
• Name meaning: “There is a house here” (Inuktitut)
• Known for: Early Arctic exploration history and strong cultural traditions
• Daylight: 24-hour sun from mid-May to late July

Meanings & Phonetic Spelling
• Co-op Name Phonetic Pronunciation: IG-loo-lik
• Full Co-op Name Syllabics: ᐃᒡᓗᓕᒃ ᑯᐊᐸᒃᑯᑦ ᑎᒥᖁᑎᖓᑦ
• Primary Indigenous Nation: Inuit
• Community Name Syllabics: ᐃᒡᓗᓕᒃ
• Community Phonetic Pronunciation: IG-loo-lik