Nunavut
Nunavut (pronounced /ˈnuːnəˌvʊt/; from Inuktitut: ᓄᓇᕗᑦ) is the newest, largest, and most northerly territory of Canada. It was separated officially from the Northwest Territories on April 1, 1999, via the Nunavut Act and the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement Act, which provided this territory to the Inuit for independent government. The capital of Nunavut is Iqaluit.
Etymology
The term "Nunavut" means "our land" in the native language of the region, Inuktitut. The name reflects the deep cultural and historical connection the Inuit people have with the land and their desire for autonomy.
Related Terms
- Inuit: The indigenous people of the Arctic regions of Canada, Greenland, and Alaska. They have a deep cultural and historical connection to Nunavut.
- Iqaluit: The capital city of Nunavut, located on the south coast of Baffin Island.
- Northwest Territories: The territories from which Nunavut was separated in 1999.
- Inuktitut: The Inuit language, and one of the official languages of Nunavut.
- Nunavut Land Claims Agreement Act: The act that provided the territory of Nunavut to the Inuit for independent government.
- Nunavut Act: The act that officially separated Nunavut from the Northwest Territories.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Nunavut
- Wikipedia's article - Nunavut
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