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Inuit inhabited the Arviat area for thousands of years. Inuit like the inland Pallirmiut who were considered excellent traders.

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Inuit in the Arviat area had been trading furs and ivory with the Hudson's Bay Company for many years since around the 1800's. But in 1921, the Hudson's Bay Company had set up a permanent trading post.

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Arviat's airport, operated by the government of Nunavut.

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The Hamlet of Arviat is responsible for water/sewage, snow clearing from public roads and spaces, and garbage collection.

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Incorporated in 1971, the business portfolio of this Co-op consists of a hotel/restaurant (Inns North) and convenience store (Tundra take out & Diner) They also provide the cable services, fuel distribution and property rentals in the community.

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Artwork can be purchased locally at Kiluk Ltd, a local craft shop and sewing centre that showcases art.

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Government of Nunavut Pana Building is a government office in Nunavut. Government of Nunavut Pana building is situated here in Arviat, close to Kiluk centre.

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Eskimo point lumber supply, is now Home Hardware. 

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Eskimo point lumber supply, is now Home Hardware. 

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Home Hardware (Lumber supply) is one of our local store. Provides construction materials, rental of trucks, heavy equipment contracting, gas, bulk or drummed fuel, mechanical services, marshalling etc. Also currently expanding the store.

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This is a partial of the Home Hardware, behind it is a EPLS store.

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Hamlet of Arviat, officially opened the new community office back in November 24, 2015. Residents of Arviat joined Premier of Nunavut Joe Savikataaq and Arviat Mayor, Bob Leonard who is now  deceased. To celebrate the opening of the community's new hamlet office.

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This is a old Hamlet office. Now used for Aqqiumagvik Society.

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In 1924, The Roman Catholic Mission set up a little church on the ridge on the way to nuvuk (the Point).

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This is a new building, old one was demolished years ago. 

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The Anglican church then followed the suit and established their mission back in 1926.

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"The John Ollie Complex is the main community public space in Arviat. Many things happen there - from feasts and festivals to public meetings to square dances. Because of constant use, the building is showing it's age, and it is important to the community that we keep the complex functional and comfortable for it's many users."

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The RCMP set up a permanent station in 1937.

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The first Federal Day School in Arviat set up in 1959.

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A medical clinic was set up in 1960.

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Eskimo Point became Arviat on June 1, 1989.

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It is an annual event in Arviat usually at the Mark Kalluak Hall for the community to enjoy music from across Nunavut.