NUNAVUT

THE HISTORY OF NUNAVUT

• By the 1970s the aspirations of the Inuit people were recognized
• The Canadian government and finally agreed to find a territory for the Inuit in 1982
• The final agreement was reached in September of 1992
• The new area of Nunavut was passed by 85% of the voters
• The agreement passed in July of 1993 which was to take effect on April 1st 1999

FACTS AND FUN FACTS

• Nunavut is the home to about 25,000 people
• 85% of the population is Inuit
• The towns are very small and are very far from each other
• Iqaluit means the place of many fish
• There are many mountains and tundras

GOVERNMENT

• all Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) are elected as independent candidates in their constituencies
• The consensus style is considered to be more in keeping with the way that Inuit have traditionally made decisions.
• Premier and Cabinet Ministers are chosen by the Members of the Legislative Assembly as a whole.
• Although unanimity is not required for the passage of Bills or other items before the House, it is often achieved.

STATS

• Population:approximately 36,000 people
• Population density:1 person per 23 sq miles
• Average household in the Nunavut area is 32 to 35,000
• Official languages: English and French
• 25,000 identify themselves as Inuits

CITIES

• Iqaluit
• Rankin inlet
• Pangnirtung

EDUCATION

• There is only few schools
• This is because they mostly hunt and are not very close to cities

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

• Kayaking
• Camping
• Hiking Barbeau peak
• Canoeing
• Mainly outdoor activities

RESOURCES

• http://www.edu.gov.nu.ca
• www.nunavut.com
• www.google.com
• www.ask.com