Umiujaq - Wikipedia
Umiujaq (Inuktitut: ᐅᒥᐅᔭᖅ) is a northern village (Inuit community) near the eastern shore of Hudson Bay in Nunavik in northern Quebec, Canada. The village was established in 1986 by Inuit from Kuujjuarapik, 160 km to the south, who decided to relocate away from the area affected by the James Bay Hydro-electric Project.
Umiujaq | Nunavik | Bonjour Québec
Umiujaq is surrounded by mountains and is best visited on foot. It’s home to Lac Wiyâshâkimî, Québec’s second-largest natural lake, whose diverse wildlife includes seals and belugas. The village also boasts a collection of traditional tools and objects, as well as archeological artifacts.
Umiujaq | Air Inuit
From the cliffs of Richmond Gulf there is a spectacular view to the west of Hudson Bay and the nearby Nastapoka Islands. Loons, eider ducks and peregrine falcons nest therein summer. Nastapoka River is located 30 km to the north and is home to scenic 30 metres high waterfalls.
Umiujaq - 14 villages and 1 community - The land - Avataq
UMIUJAQ means “hill that resembles an umiaq" . The community of Umiujaq is in an area where wildlife is especially abundant: it is possible to hunt caribou, beluga whales and seals, as well as fish.
Umiujaq – ᒪᑭᕝᕕᒃ – Makivvik
It is at the foot of a hill resembling an overturned umiaq (traditional Inuit walrus-skin boat) that Umiujaq was established. The landscape around the village is splendid and varied. Exploration is particularly enjoyable by foot as the mountainous surroundings are well …
Umiujaq - Wikiwand
Umiujaq (Inuktitut: ᐅᒥᐅᔭᖅ) is a northern village (Inuit community) near the eastern shore of Hudson Bay in Nunavik in northern Quebec, Canada. The village was established in 1986 by Inuit from Kuujjuarapik, 160 km to the south, who decided to relocate away from the area affected by the James Bay Hydro-electric Project.
Indigenous Tourism Quebec - Umiujaq
The village of Umiujaq is 15 km west of Lake Tasiujaq, along the banks of Hudson Bay. The name means which resembles a boat and refers to the geographical landmark of a hill that looks like an overturned umiak (traditional boat).
Umiujaq - Tarquti
Umiujag and its 370 inhabitants are located approximately 160 km north of Kuujjuarapik and almost 1,500 km north of Montreal. Nested at the foot of a hill, the village vaguely resembles an overturned boat near Hudson Bay. The community of Umiujaq shows great interest in …
Umiujaq ᐅᒥᐅᔭᖅ - Art Nunavik
Umiujaq means "which resembles a boat" in Inuktitut. It is a community of 541 inhabitants situated at the foot of a hill that resembles an overturned boat near the Hudson Bay. Umiujaq is approximately 160 km north of Kuujjuarapik and almost 1500 km north of Montreal.
Umiujaq - www.fcnq.ca
Umiujaq means "which resembles a boat" in Inuktitut. It is a community of 370 inhabitants situated at the foot of a hill that resembles an overturned boat near the Hudson Bay. Umiujaq is approximately 160 km north of Kuujjuarapik and almost 1500 km north of Montreal.