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| COMMUNITY PROFILE |
| Nunavut > Baker Lake |
2001 population: 1,507
Received national attention for a 1970s lawsuit by local residents to stop uranium mining in the region. A federal judge ruled that although the Inuits enjoyed aboriginal rights, they did not have the power to block mining operations.
Historic sites and museums: Inuit Heritage Centre
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