Nunavut Flashcards
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What is the primary legislative body of Nunavut's territorial government?
Answer: The Legislative Assembly of Nunavut
Nunavut is governed by the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut, a consensus-style body with 22 elected members.
Which ocean borders Nunavut to the north?
Answer: Arctic Ocean
Nunavut's northern edge is bordered by the Arctic Ocean, making it Canada's northernmost territory.
What is the approximate population of Nunavut?
Answer: About 40,000 people
Nunavut has approximately 40,000 residents, making it the least populous of Canada's provinces and territories.
Which Inuit cultural organization played a major role in negotiating the creation of Nunavut?
Answer: Tungavik Federation of Nunavut
The Tungavik Federation of Nunavut (later Nunavut Tunngavik Inc.) negotiated the land claim agreement that led to Nunavut's creation.
What term describes the traditional Inuit knowledge and oral history passed down through generations in Nunavut?
Answer: Qaujimajatuqangit
Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (IQ) refers to the traditional knowledge, values, and worldview of the Inuit people.
What is the name of Nunavut's territorial flower?
Answer: Purple Saxifrage
The Purple Saxifrage (Saxifraga oppositifolia) is Nunavut's official territorial flower.
Which body of water separates Nunavut's Baffin Island from Greenland?
Answer: Davis Strait
Davis Strait separates Baffin Island (part of Nunavut) from Greenland to the east.