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Home of Barrenland Grizzly

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The name Aklavik, of Inuvialuit origin, means “place of the barren land grizzly bears.”

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“The Mad Trapper of Rat River”
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Aklavik Drum Dancers
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Aklavik is strong in traditional drum dancing, with the region-wide revival spurred on by members of the Aklavik Delta Drummers…
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Wooden Sidewalks
Wooden Sidewalks
With wooden sidewalks, it seems like a time in Aklavik has stood still. The gravel roads are built up on…
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Aklavik Trapper’s Rendezvous
Aklavik Trapper’s Rendezvous
Easter weekend The Aklavik Trapper's Rendezvous is a community festival that is held annually over Easter weekend. The festival includes…
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