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Months
in Uummarmiutun
Photos by Aurora Research Institute
Hiqiññaatchiaq
'when the sun comes back'
Uvluqtuhiinnarvik
'longer daylight'
Qaukkiqqivik
'time to get ducks'
Hikuirvik
'when the ice is gone'
Kivgalungniarvik
'time for muskrat hunting'
Aukharvia
'when the ice starts to melt'
Qilalukkiarvik
'whaling time'
Ahiarniarvik
'time for berry picking'
Anguniarvik
'hunting time'
Qitchirvik
'Christmas time'
Ukiakȓarvik
'fall time'
Hikuvik
'time for ice'
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