Nunatta Sunakkutaangit Museum

08/16/2026

🔆Upcoming Open and Closed Hours 🔆

- Monday, August 17, OPEN from 2-6pm

- CLOSED: Tuesday, August 18 to Thursday, August 20, 2026

07/31/2026

We will not be open today. Sorry for the short notice. We hope to have regular 1-5pm open hours tomorrow. Thanks

07/30/2026

Please be aware that this carving was just stolen from the museum gift shop.

07/30/2026

The next buying dates for the gift shop are Monday, August 24 to Friday, August 28, 2026.

07/28/2026

07/27/2026

We are closed on Monday, August 3rd, 2026 for Civic Holiday.

07/25/2026

We are closing early today so our open hours will be from 1-3pm.

07/24/2026

Today is the day!

Come by from 1:30-3:30pm to meet and talk with the Qimmeq project.

07/22/2026

We are looking forward to seeing you on Friday afternoon!

📍 Iqaluit

Are the dogs of Kalaallit Nunaat and Nunavut one and the same?

Come and find out what we've discovered about the Kalaallit Sled Dog through the Qimmeq Project, and help us learn from your stories and experiences with qimmiit.

Who are we?
The Qimmeq Project is an interdisciplinary partnership of archaeologists, anthropologists, biologists, historians, artists, educators, and Indigenous knowledge holders. Together, we explore how Arctic sled dogs have shaped human history, culture, and life across the North, combining genetics, archaeology, history, and community knowledge to tell their story.

As the project enters a new phase, we're looking beyond Kalaallit Nunaat to build connections with communities across the Arctic. We're especially interested in learning about the experiences, priorities, and perspectives of people in Nunavut, and how future research can best support and reflect local knowledge, interests, and concerns.

Whether you're a musher, Elder, hunter, dog owner, or simply interested in qimmiit and Inuit culture, come by for a coffee and a conversation. We'd love to hear your experiences, memories, and perspectives on the important role dogs have played and continue to play in Arctic life.

Location: Nunatta Sunakkutaangit Museum
Date: Friday, 24 July
Time: 1:00–3:30 pm
Language: English, Kalaallisut, Inuktut

Everyone is welcome. We hope to see you there 🐕🐾