These Inuvialuit illustrations were found in 1865 and display animals, everyday scenes, and life at the Fort Anderson trading post on small wood plaques. You'll notice holes near one edge indicating they may have been bound together like pages in a book. You can learn more about each illustration by visiting https://goo.gl/GmnZ7W

The traditional name of Paulatuk is Paulatuuq, which is Inuvialuktun for 'place of coal', referring to nearby coal deposits. It was established as a trading centre in the 1920s, with the modern community built in the 1970s. The population of Paulatuk today is approximately 300 people. Where We Live ➡️ http://ow.ly/rTZe30ix9AX

In 2009, Inuvialuit youth re-enacted the signing of the Inuvialuit Final Agreement. Did you take part? Do you have any memories/photos to share from that event?

This photo shows the COPE delegation submitting the Inuvialuit land claim proposal, Inuvialuit Nunangat (meaning 'The Land of the Inuvialuit'), to the Government of Canada on March 13, 1977. Do you recognize anyone? Learn More ➡️ http://ow.ly/MKA630ight5

Transportation needs grew during the 1970s oil boom. Oil and gas companies built the first ice roads in the area, a thriving economy increased air travel, and an all-weather highway was built to connect the region to southern centres. Learn more about the oil boom ➡️ http://ow.ly/St7N30i94ev

Inukpian katolgit krinraotiksangitlu atutiksangitlu is a Roman Catholic prayer and hymn book, written in Inuvialuktun. This edition was published in 1940. Learn about the Anglican and Roman Catholic mission stations that were established at various locations in the region ➡️ https://goo.gl/NSQyFu

By the early 1900s most Inuvialuit had come to rely on trade goods such as flour, tea, sugar, tobacco, guns, tools and even whaleboats. Inuvialuit continued to live on the land, but many now incorporated winter trapping of fur-bearing animals into their seasonal activities. A ‘golden age’ of fur trading began in the 1920s. Learn More ➡️ http://ow.ly/vBr230hIBu3

A Survivor's Story: Bessie Andreason (1922-85) was orphaned in 1937 when her parents, Ambrose Arnavigak, and Lena Tamasuina, died after contracting measles while sailing on their schooner, the Nanuk, to their winter camp. She survived the trauma of being alone in an unfamiliar area by drawing on the strengths of her culture. "Little by little, the idea of finding myself alone in an unknown land, in the presence of two dead people, my father and mother, my father at the back of the tent and my mother at the door, became a reality …" Continue The Story ➡️ http://ow.ly/ubFV30h54X4

Tan'ngit traders and whalers brought new materials to the western Arctic. Glass beads were sought after because they found a ready place in traditional technology, replacing other local materials. Take a look at this photo of Avumnuk and his wife Agnaoochiuk at Herschel Island. Do you notice any items that are decorated with glass beads? Learn More ➡️ http://ow.ly/dErL30gVYGd

Traditionally, parents and elders taught children ayaraaq (string games) and used string figures to accompany stories. In this photo, Donald Kaglik demonstrates a figure at a 1983 Inuvialuktun language workshop. Do you remember being taught any of these string games? Learn More ➡️ http://ow.ly/Emai30g9usq

By the 1800’s several thousand Siglit Inuvialuit lived along the Beaufort Sea and Mackenzie River Delta in closely-related groups. Their names came from a village in their territory followed by '-miut' ('people of'). Learn more about these regional groups ➡️ http://ow.ly/jZHg30g1KwK

It's a mystery! This artifact was found at the 500 year-old Kuukpak archaeological site near Tuktoyaktuk and may represent an Ingilraani legend. What do you see when you look at it?