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and is translated as "the place where snowy owls are hunted". A spelling variant of this name was adopted by the Ukpeagvik Iñupiat Corporation when it was established in 1973.

History

Prehistory to the 20th century

Archaeological sites in the area indicate the Iñupiat lived around Utqiagvik as far back as 500 AD. Remains of 16 sod dwelling mounds, from

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