Nunavut Flag & the Inukshuk

   

On April 1, 1999, Canada's geographical and political map changed when a new jurisdiction, Nunavut, was created. Nunavut was formed from the eastern part of the Northwest Territories and was officially named Canada's third territory.

Nunavut, "our land" in Inuktitut, was created by an agreement between the Inuit of the Eastern and Central Arctic and the Canadian government. Amongst other things, the agreement gives Inuit the right to self-government and self-determination.

Not only has Nunavut made Inuit culture, concerns, and aspirations more visible, it has brought much more attention to the inukshuk, as you can see from the Nunavut flag.