Welcome To Paulatuk
Paulatuk is an Inuvialuit community that is situated on the shores of Darnley Bay in the Amundsen Gulf. It’s about 402 kilometers east of Inuvik. Paulatuk, or “place of coal,” was named for the coal found in the area in the 1920s and used by the local Inuit who settled there. There are approximately 330 people living in Paulatuk, mostly Inuvialuit, who speak Inuvialuktun and English. (http://www.stats.gov.nt.ca/community-data/index.html)
Community at a Glance
| Region: Inuvik Region Electoral District: Western Arctic Constituency: Nunakput Incorporated: April 1st, 1987 Mayor: Ray Ruben Sr. SAO: Debbie Gordon-Ruben |
MLA: Jackie Jacobson Elevation: 5 m (16 ft) Time Zone: MST Postal Code: X0E 1N0 Area Code: 867 |
Local News
Community Events
Community events coming soon. For more information on community events contact the Hamlet of Paulatuk at 867-580-3531.May
Regional News
Students in Aklavik and Ottawa learn different cultures
A select group of Aklavik students will be zip-lining, boating and hiking in and around the nation's capital next week as part of a student exchange that will earn them a high school tourism course credit.
Source Water Protection Workshop
Environment and Natural Resources (ENR) is hosting a workshop on community source water protection on February 8th and 9th
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Employment Opportunities
Currently there are no positions available in this community.
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Emergency Numbers
| Fire | 580-1111 |
| Ambulance | 580-3231 |
| Rcmp | 580-2222 |
