A Member-owned Co-op supporting daily life in Resolute Bay, NU.

About the Community
Tudjaat Co-op is located in Resolute Bay, NU (Qausuittuq), one of Canada’s northernmost communities on Cornwallis Island, Nunavut. The area is surrounded by tundra, rocky coastlines, and glacial landscapes. Residents experience long winter nights and 24-hour summer daylight, shaping life in this remote Arctic environment. The Co-op also supports local culture through Inuit carvings, clothing, and art.

History
Founded in the mid-20th century, Tudjaat Co-op has supported Resolute Bay through decades of change. Its history connects to the community’s modern origins, including the 1953 High Arctic relocation. Today, it remains a steady part of community life and self-reliance.

What the Co-op Provides
Tudjaat Co-op offers groceries, household items, fuel, equipment, communication products, and locally made arts. It provides jobs, supports artisans, and participates in community initiatives such as recycling and food security programs.

Quick Facts
• Region: Cornwallis Island, Nunavut
• Known for: long winter darkness & 24-hour summer daylight
• Cultural features: Inuit art, carvings, and traditional clothing

Meanings & Phonetic Spelling
• Co-op Name Phonetic Pronunciation: Two-djat
• Full Co-op Name Syllabics: ᑐᔾᔮᑦ ᑯᐊᐸᒃᑯᑦ ᑎᒥᖁᑎᖓᑦ
• Primary Indigenous Nation: Inuit
• Community Name Syllabics: ᖃᐅᓱᐃᑦᑐᖅ
• Community Phonetic Pronunciation: COW-sue-wee-TUq