Akitsiraqvik
Regions: Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut
Tags: social sciences, justice, historical site, spiritual site
| Principal Investigator: | Hallendy, Norman (1) |
| Licence Number: | 11193 |
| Organization: | Tukilik Foundation |
| Licensed Year(s): |
1991
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| Issued: | Jan 01, 1991 |
| Project Team: | Pauta Saila; Pitaloosie Saila; Oshoweetuk Ipalee; Annie Manning |
Objective(s): To locate the sacred site known as Akitsiraqvik; to assess if there is any relation to Inuksuk Point and Nuwata;
Project Description: The Researchers will locate the sacred site - Akitsiraqvik. The last remaining Elder who knows the location of the site will act as guide and will interpret the meaning of this place where conflicts were resolved, "justice" exercised and where it is believed Shamen occassionally practised.
