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On April 1, 1999, new boundaries were drawn
in Canada's North. Carved out of the central
and eastern areas of the Northwest Territories,
Nunavut - which means "our land" in Inuktitut
— finally became a distinct Canadian territory
after years of tireless negotiations.
IN A NUTSHELL
The creation of Nunavut was the outcome of
the largest Aboriginal land claims agreement
in Canadian history. A surge in oil, gas and
mineral exploration in the North during the 70s
forced the Inuit to organize in response to the
fast -paced economic developments affecting
their land. (The Inuit and First Nations peoples
have a spiritual connection to the land, animals
and sea, and believe resources must be used
wisely as a show of respect.) A traditional
hunter -gatherer society, the Inuit sought self -
governance as a means to protect their cultural
well-being. After years of 're -negotiating
treaties, the Canadian government finally
enacted the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement
in 1993, which gave the Inuit a slice of the
North and bestowed them with various rights,
including wildlife and resource management.
The birth of Canada's newest, largest and
northernmost territory resulted in the first major
change to the country's geo-political map since
the inclusion of Newfoundland in 1949.
NOT TO BE MISSED
For a lot of travellers, Canada's vast North is still
uncharted territory. But don't let its brisk northern
weather and snow -filled landscapes deter you.
As one of the largest unspoiled territories on
Earth, Nunavut's natural beauty promises the
Arctic adventure of a lifetime!
THINGS TO DO
Wildlife viewing, fishing, hunting, dogsledding,
snowmobiling, camping, hiking, canoeing,
kayaking — there are many ways adventure -
seekers can experience Canada's true North. A
land bumming with history, fauna and spectacular
arctic landscapes, Nunavut has increasingly been
attracting explorers from all over the globe.
Enjoy the sights and sounds of Canada's
youngest territory by admiring the local wildlife
(polar bears, walruses, caribou, narwhals, etc.)
that gather around the floe edge; camping under the
dancing lights of the Aurora Borealis; sailing past
glacial mountains aboard an arctic cruise ship;
embarking on a snowmobile expedition across
Nunavut's pristine wilderness; paddling down some of
the world's most beautiful rivers; or touring vibrant
communities (Arctic Bay, Igloolik, Cape Dorset,
Igaluit, etc.) to experience the Inuit way of life
firsthand.
CLIMATE
Pack your down coats and extreme cold-
weather gear because Nunavut's arctic climate
can sometimes be unforgiving. Bitterly cold in the
winter and cool to cold in the summer, Nunavut is
home to some of the iciest communities on Earth.
However, the cool days of spring bring plenty of
sunshine and the low humidity in the north helps
reduce the impact of the cold.
DEMONYM
People from Nunavut are officially referred to as
Nunavummiut (Noo-na-vu-mee-uth), although
the term Inuit, or its derogatory counterpart
"eskimo," is often incorrectly used to refer to any
person hailing from Canada's Great North.
OFFICIAL MOTTO
(Our Land, Our Strength)
LICENCE PLATE SLOGAN
1999-2011: Explore Canada's Arctic
NEW PLATES, NEW IDENTITY
At the time of separation, vehicles in Nunavut continued to circulate with the Northwest
Territories' iconic bear -shaped licence plate, introduced in 1970. Later, in 2011, Nunavut
decided it was time to differentiate itself further from its former reliance, and a contest was
launched to create new plates. Among the 200 designs submitted, it was Igaluit resident Ron
Froese's beautiful night scene that captured the hearts of government officials. Today, Nunavut's rectangular plates feature a polar bear, an
inuksuk, three sets of northern lights for the territory's three regions (Kitikmeot, Kivalliq-and Oikigtaaluk) and 25 stars for each of the territory's
communities. The plates bear no official slogan and feature the Inuktitut syllabics for Nunavut (.y) at the bottom.
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DID YOU KNOW?
• Nunavut is Canada's only geo-political region that
is not connected to the rest of North America by
highwayin fact. Nunavut has no connecting
highways: travelling between communities is
largely done by aircraft. cruise ship. snowmobile
and even dogsled.
• Nunavut is home to the world's northernmost
permanently inhabited settlement. Alert -- a
cold, hard and desolate land with a population
of 62.
• A vast wilderness. Nunavut spreads over an area
the size of Western Europe: 2.093.000 km .
• Igaluit is the current territorial capital and the only
community within Nunavut to have received its
order of status as a city.
• Nunavut has the highest birthrate of Canada's
provinces and territories. with 52% of its
population under the age of 25.
• All homes in Nunavut are built on stilts to avoid
melting the region's permafrost (year-round frozen
subsoil).
• Nunavut has no local or city policebut one RCMP
branch located in the territory's capital.
• In an attempt to transmit their ancestral heritage.
community elders teach youth traditional skills.
such as hunting. butchering and skinning of slain
animals. in school.
• Nunavut has more artists per capita than any
other place in the world. In fact. arts and crafts
make up a significant portion of the territory's
economic activity.
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