Salluit

Salluit is an Inuit community in the northern part of the Canadian province of Quebec. It is part of the Nunavik region and the Kativik Regional Government within the Nord-du-Québec administrative region. The community lies along the Hudson Strait coast and is one of the northernly year-round inhabited places in Quebec.

Historically, the area has long been inhabited by Inuit peoples. The modern settlement of Salluit was developed in the 20th century and was formerly known as Sugluk. In the late 20th century, the community was renamed Salluit as part of broader efforts to adopt Inuktitut place names.

Demographics and culture in Salluit are predominantly Inuit. Inuktitut is widely spoken, with English and French used in schools and public life. The community supports education through institutions operated by the Kativik School Council, offering programs from kindergarten through secondary school, with many residents pursuing higher education elsewhere.

Economy and daily life in Salluit are shaped by its remote location. Public administration, health and social services, and transportation are major employers. Traditional activities such as hunting and fishing continue to play a subsistence role, while arts and crafts, including carving and printmaking, contribute to the local economy and cultural life.

Transportation and access are primarily by air, with Salluit Airport serving year-round flights. There are no year-round road connections to southern Quebec, and supplies are typically brought in by air or seasonally by sea or ice road when conditions permit. The climate is Arctic, with long, cold winters and short summers.