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Kangiqsualujjuaq, Quebec




The community has also been known as Fort Severight, Fort George River, and Port du Nouveau-Québec. The name "Kangiqsualujjuaq" means "the very large bay" in Inuktitut .

Industries in Kangiqsualujjuaq include hunting of Caribou , Seal and Beluga Whale , Arctic Char fishing, and the production of Inuit crafts.

The community was stricken by an Avalanche in the early morning of January 1 , 1999 , which destroyed the Satuumavik School gymnasium during New Year celebrations, killing nine. {Link without Title}


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