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Nakasuk (Inuktitut syllabics:ᓇᑲᓱᒃ[nakasuk]) was anInuk who was born at asealing camp nearPangnirtung,Northwest Territories (nowNunavut) in the early 20th century and grew up aroundKimmirut (formerlyLake Harbour). He assisted aUS Navy party wintering onBaffin Island during the 1941–1942 winter to find a suitable location for a US air base.[1][2]
The site they selected is the location of the modern community ofIqaluit. Nakasuk remained at the site to assist the Americans in establishing their base, and settled there permanently after its completion, becoming Iqaluit's first permanent resident. He is therefore remembered as the founder of Iqaluit, andNakasuk Elementary School is named in his honour.
His name means "bladder" inInuktitut.
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