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Territory of Nunavut

The territory of Nunavut was created in 1999. This vast territory in the eastern and central Arctic has a population of around just 33,000, mostly Inuit. Here is information on the Nunavut government, elections, parks, and tourism.
  1. Nunavut Health Care
  2. Nunavut Elections

Nunavut Facts

Basic facts and statistics on the Canadian territory of Nunavut, including location, government and industries.

Origin of the Name Nunavut

Find out how the territory of Nunavut got its name.

Nunauvt Premier Eva Aariak

The only woman elected to the Nunavut Legislative Assembly in the 2008 Nunavut election, Eva Aariak became Nunavut's second premier.

Premiers of Nunavut Since 1999

Premiers of Nunavut since 1999 when it became a territory of Canada.

Elections in Nunavut

Results of the last Nunavut territorial election, who can vote in territory elections, Nunavut voters lists and electoral districts.

Members of the Nunavut Legislative Assembly

MLAs currently holding seats in the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut.

Nunavut Government Departments

Descriptions of the mandate and functions of departments in the government of Nunavut.

Nunavut Emblems

Symbolism of the flag and coat of arms of the territory of Nunavut, Canada.

Map of Nunavut

Map of the territory of Nunavut, showing the territory capital city Iqaluit and other populated communities. From Listings Canada.

Iqaluit, Nunavut

The capital city of the territory of Nunavut, Canada. Information for tourists, residents and business, from the municipal government of Iqaluit.

Origin of the Name Iqaluit

Find out how the capital city of Nunavut got its name.

Nunavut National Parks

There are four national parks in Nunavut where you have never-ending daylight to experience the wonders of the Canadian Arctic. From Parks Canada.

Nunavut Territorial Parks

Parks in Nunavut are one on the main reasons people visit Nunavut and range from the mystery of the Franklin Expedition on Beechey Island to the waterfalls of Katannilik.

Nunatsiaq News

English weekly newspaper based in Iqaluit. The best source for Nunavut news.

Nunavut Tourism

Explore adventure and culture, business travel and hunting and fishing in the far north of Canada.

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