Until this great work is completed, our dominion is little more than a geographical expression - Sir John A. Macdonald

Travel through the eras of  history and the development of the various nations that make up Canada today.

Mackenzie | Iglulik | Copper | Caribou | Dene | Inuit Band

The Caribou inhabited the area in the arctic where the present day communities of Chesterfield Inlet, Rankin Inlet, Whale Cove and Arviat are located. As is signified by their name, their primary source of food was Caribou whose massive herds migrated across the western arctic on a yearly basis. They also fished and hunted other mammals such as walrus and seals.

They used the bow and arrow but depended upon a spear like harpoon for much of their hunting activity. They also depended upon dogs for transportation, protection and sometimes as a food source.