Aklavik (from the
Inuvialuktun meaning
barrenground grizzly place) is a
hamlet located in the
Inuvik Region of the
Northwest Territories,
Canada. Until 1961, the community served as the regional administrative centre for the territorial government. Building conditions at the time considered to be unsuitable resulted in the development of
Inuvik to the east, meant to entirely replace Aklavik. However, many residents have persevered and kept Aklavik as a community. The mayor of Aklavik is Arny Steinwand, whose term ends in 2016.