Serving Kimmirut, NU with essential goods and cultural connection.

About the Community
Kimmirut sits on the southern coast of Baffin Island near the Soper Heritage River, known for dramatic tides, rocky terrain, and long summer days. Inuit have lived in the region for more than 4,000 years, with strong traditions in carving, jewelry making, and storytelling. Local artists create soapstone, marble, and ivory carvings showcased in the Soper House Gallery.

History
Formerly Lake Harbour, the community reclaimed its Inuktitut name Kimmirut in 1996. Settlement increased through the 20th century alongside the arrival of health services, education, and trading posts.

What the Co-op Provides
Kimik Co-op supports daily life with groceries, supplies, and local crafts. The community economy blends harvesting, carving, jewelry making, and public sector employment.

Quick Facts
• Region: Southern Baffin Island
• Name meaning: “heel” (from a nearby marble outcrop)
• Cultural features: carving, jewelry, Soper House Gallery

Meanings & Phonetic Spelling
• Co-op Name Phonetic Pronunciation: KIM-mik
• Full Co-op Name Syllabics: ᑭᒻᒥᒃ ᑯᐊᐸᒃᑯᑦ ᑎᒥᖁᑎᖓᑦ
• Primary Indigenous Nation: Inuit
• Community Name Syllabics: ᑭᒻᒥᕈᑦ
• Community Phonetic Pronunciation: KIM-mih-ruht