Vocab
What is "sovereignty"?
Sovereignty is the legal right to own and control land.
Ex. Canada must assert its sovereignty over the Arctic so other countries don't claim the territory as their own.
What is the capital of Nunavut?
Iqualuit
In Inuktitut, what does the word Nunavik mean?
Nunavik means "the place where we live".
When is Inuvialuit Day?
June 5th
What is the name of the northernmost permanently inhabited community in Canada, and where is it located?
Alert, NU
What does "nomadic" mean? Use it in a sentence.
The Inuit were traditionally nomadic, meaning they moved around by following the migration patterns of animals (primary food source). They had few or no permanent settlements.
This was common of most cultures prior to the Agricultural Revolution (invention of farming).
What is the capital of Yukon?
Whitehorse
In Inuktitut, what does the word Nunatsiavut mean?
Nunatsiavut means "our beautiful land".
Which three groups are responsible for the closed mines in Yukon?
The Gov. of Canada, the Gov. of Yukon, and Yukon First Nations.
Canada's military is currently stretched thin because there are not enough _________________ and not enough ____________________.
Soliders
Equipment
What is environmental degradation? Give an example.
Environmental degradation is when land is degraded, or worn down, over time. The quality of the land significantly decreases.
Ex. In Yukon, the land around the mines is being degraded.
Approximately how many people live in Alert?
Approx. 55 people
Along what bay is Nunavik located?
Hudson Bay
What is the name of the tributary of the Klondike River where gold was found in 1896?
Rabbit Creek
Give three (3) reasons why Canada needs people stationed at Alert year-round.
1. Sovereignty: to assert Canada's sovereignty over the Arctic and let other countries know that we own and control the land.
2. Surveillance: to watch over the area, observe vessels and air traffic that enter the area, and gather intelligence.
3. National Defense: to defend our territory against invading forces/unauthorized activity.
4. Weather Station: perform climate change/air quality research and observe the atmosphere.
What is one difference between surveillance and espionage? What is one similarity?
Different: Surveillance is the close observation of people or a location to gather info/intelligence; espionage is the use of spies to gain info/intelligence
Same: They are both used for military or political reasons.
How many kilometers from the north pole is Alert located?
817 km
What is the name of the ancient Early Inuit who were the original inhabitants of Northern Labrador?
Thule
In 1984, the Inuvialuit negotiated the first modern land claims agreement in the NWT. What is the agreement called?
The Inuvialuit Final Agreement.
For how many years has Canada relied on the knowledge of the local Red-Coated Rangers?
80 years.
Which derogatory term was previously used to describe the Inuit?
Eskimos
Over how many kilometers does Nunavik (Northern Quebec) extend?
560,000 km (almost the size of France)
In what year was the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement signed?
1975
The IRC was established in 1984 to protect the rights of the Inuvialuit established in the land claims agreement. What does IRC stand for?
Inuvialuit Regional Corporation
What percent (%) of Canada's land mass does Joint Task Force North watch over?
40%