Creation of Nunavut
Who were the first people in Nunavut
Inuit
What colour is water on a map?
blue
How many communities are in Nunavut?
25
Who is the agreement between?
The government of Canada and Inuit
Before created, Nunavut was part of what territory?
Northwest Territories
What is the biggest island in Nunavut?
Baffin Island
Why are all communities on the water?
Access to food and transportation from the ocean.
What year was the agreement signed?
1993
What year did Nunavut become a territory?
1999
What is the name of the bay we live on?
Frobisher Bay
Which community is the only one NOT located on the ocean?
Baker Lake
Which organizations represent Inuit rights?
Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI)
or Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) in our region
What does the word "Nunavut" mean?
Our Land in Inuktitut
Name the three Territories in Canada?
Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut
Which region is Iqaluit in?
Qikiqtani
Why do Inuit have special rights to the land?
to protect their culture and the land
Why was Nunavut created?
Give Inuit a stronger voice to protect their culture, language and land.
What country is closest to Nunavut?
Greenland
Name the three regions in Nunavut.
Qikiqtani, Kivalliq, Kitikmeot
What are the three main rights Inuit have in the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement?
1. The right to use large areas of land for hunting and gathering.
2. The right to be part of decisions made about the water, land and wildlife.
3. The right to jobs, training, and money to live and work in Nunavut.