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At the time this article was written, the Ungava district was part ofthe Northwest Territories. It was transferred to Quebec in 1912. As ofspring 2012, Ungava corresponds loosely to the Nunavik administrativedivision; maps may show either name.

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List of Illustrations

Ethnology of the Ungava District:
Koksoagmyut
Nenenot

Index

Transcriber’s Notes