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How many Self-Government Agreements are in Nunavut?
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The Nunavut Land Claims Agreement (NLCA) represents the largest comprehensive claim settlement in Canada. The settlement provides the Inuit with $580 million (1989$) plus interest in financial benefits over 14 years; a share of resource royalties; guaranteed wildlife harvesting rights; and participation in decision-making bodies dealing with wildlife, land use planning, screening and review of environmental impact of developments and regulation of water use.
A key provision of the Tungavik Federation of Nunavut land claim agreement, which was finalized in 1991, was the creation of a new territory.
The final agreement committed Canada, the Government of the Northwest Territories, and the Tungavik Federation of Nunavut to negotiate a political accord to deal with powers, financing and timing for the establishment of the Nunavut government.
This political accord was formally signed in 1992.
Inuit control through public government is premised upon the existence of an Inuit majority in Nunavut. Currently, 85% of the population of the region is Inuit.