Churchill, aka Inuktitut, on the west short of the Hudson Bay and roughly 68 miles from the Nunavut border. It is most known for its lush populations of polar bears and beluga whales (in the summer). Today the town supports a population of around 750-900 give or take depending on the wildlife season. A variety of nomadic Arctic tribes have live(d) hunted in this region over the past 1000 years — Matis, Dene, Cree, Thule and Chipewyan. Which all have contributed to the evolution of the Inuit culture. The 20th century, due to the French/English and Catholics oppression, created many many hardships for the Inuit nations. The reconciliation continues today. Churchill is rich with history along with its fascinating wilderness. Well worth a visit. They are hoping train service soon is restored. This is their lifeline for supplies to live. Not to mention, the only way to get a car in or out of this town... enjoy a few pics of the beautiful murals that adorn their buildings and the shore line. Note! The ice is now as far as you can see. 2 days ago it was all open water. Check the blog entry. Amazing!
Today we learned about the Dene people, dog sledding and trapping. Fascinating!
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