Ahiagmiut were a geographically defined

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subgroup in the northern Canadian territory of

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. They were located near

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, on the

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, and inland towards Back River, then on towards the Akilinik River. According to

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, Ahiagmiut abandoned their sleds in the summer and proceeded to the Back River with back packs and pack dogs. Their hunting area was south of another subgroup, the

Ekalluktogmiut The Ekalluktogmiut (also spelt Iqaluktuurmiutat and Ikaluktuurmiut) were a geographically defined Copper Inuit subgroup in Canada's Nunavut territory. They were located along the Ekalluk River near the center of Victoria Island, Albert Edward Bay ...

, on the mainland.

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