Ulukhaktok (Holman), or Uluksaqtuuq, (meaning “place where one finds material to make ulus”) is located on Victoria Island and is the most eastern Inuvialuit community. With a population of almost 500, Ulukhaktok also holds traditional ties with the Inuit of the central Arctic. Culture is very much alive in the community with western and eastern-style drum dancing, throat singing and a unique style of printmaking. Many residents have artistic backgrounds and are involved in producing prints, tapestries, sewing and other crafts. Ulukhaktok is also the home of the Billy Joss Open Golf Tournament, an annual event that is played on Canada’s most northern course in July under the midnight sun.
Each of the six Inuvialuit communities within the Inuvialuit Final Agreement (IFA) – Aklavik, Inuvik, Paulatuk, Sachs Harbour, Tuktoyaktuk and Ulukhaktok – has a community corporation with elected directors. Through a democratic process as outlined in the IFA, Inuvialuit beneficiaries directly control IRC and its subsidiaries. The chair of each community corporation, together with the chair of IRC, form the IRC board of directors. Ulukhaktok Community Corporation (UCC) board of directors is elected by corporation members.
Chair – Colin Okheena
Director – Delma Klengenberg
Director – Lillian Kanayok
Director – Susan Kaodloak
Director – Dana Illasiak
Director – Kimberly Joss