Coppermine (Inuit community)

Coppermine is a small community located in northern Canada within the Inuit region, near the southwestern shore of Kugluktuk Bay. It serves as a hub for local Inuit populations, providing residential, cultural, and administrative services. The community's economy traditionally revolves around hunting, fishing, and subsistence activities, with modern influences including government services and tourism. Coppermine offers insights into Inuit culture and resilience, balancing traditional livelihoods with contemporary development, all set within a remote Arctic landscape. Its name reflects the area's history linked to copper deposits, although the community itself is primarily focused on supporting Inuit life and heritage.