rigolet

Rigolet is a small Inuit community in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It sits on the eastern coast of Labrador, at the mouth of the river that shares its name, and is part of the Nunatsiavut region, a self-governing area established for the Labrador Inuit. The community lies within a remote coastal landscape characterized by boreal forest, lakes, and rugged coastline.

Governance and culture are closely tied to Inuit traditions. Rigolet is within the Nunatsiavut Government, which provides local services and supports language and cultural preservation. The residents commonly speak Inuktitut (Labrador Inuit dialect) and English. The community maintains traditional subsistence practices such as hunting, fishing, and gathering, alongside contemporary employment in education, health, public administration, and small businesses.

Demographics in Rigolet reflect a small, closely knit population. The community hosts essential facilities to serve residents, including a school, a health center, and cultural organizations that promote language preservation, craft making, and Inuit heritage. Arts and crafts, such as carving and beadwork, are part of local economic and cultural activity.

Economy and access are shaped by its geographic isolation. The local economy blends government and social services with subsistence activities and tourism related to Inuit culture and the natural environment. Transportation is primarily by air or boat, with no permanent year-round road link to the broader province. The climate is cold Arctic-subarctic, featuring long winters and short summers, with seasonal sea ice influencing travel and activities.