Nunavut
Rizzle's Notes
-30 years ago Inuit's dreamed of a new territory
-April 1, 1999 a new territory came true
-Nunavut is located on the Eastern Arctic of Canada
-After many discussions and negotiations between the Inuit and other northern leaders a new government was made
-Nunavut has 2 million square kilometers of land
-In Nunavut, there are minerals like gold, silver, copper, and diamonds
- Nunavut is planning to build 3 new parks
-Nunavut means "our land. "
-Nunavut was made by splitting the Northwest Territories into two parts
-In Nunavut, there are 28 communities
-Baffin Island in Nunavut is the largest island in Canada
-Nunavut faces challenges like the weather
-Nunavut is the coldest territory in Canada
-The capital of Nunavut is Iqaluit
-Iqaluit means "place of fish."
-Iqaluit is on Baffin Island
-Nunavut`s Northernmost settlement is Alert
-Alert is on the Northeast tip of Ellesmere Island
-The snow in Nunavut is dry
-The people of Nunavut build Inukshus to guide them
-People that live in Nunavut, can vote and run for office
-People of the government elect a speaker, a premier, and cabinet ministers
-85% of the people are Inuit
-13 of 14 assistant deputy ministers in the government are Inuit
-Half of the whole government staff are Inuit
-56% of the population in Nunavut are under 25
-People in Nunavut are famous for their arts and crafts
-Hunting, trapping, and fishing are recreational activities in Nunavut
-Inuit carvings are found in soapstone, whalebone, and ivory
-Many people in Nunavut need more education
-Apprentices are being trained in 11 communities
-In Arctic College they study computer science, business management, and public administration
-Inuit sell caribou and muskox meat across Canada
-Inuktitut is the language of the Inuit people
-English and French are available in government services
-Inuit use all the parts of a seal without leaving anything behind
-Inuits make igloos
-It takes an hour to make an igloo
-The people of Nunavut use old science to survive
-People use dog sleds or a snowmobile to go places
-There are 3 cultures in Nunavut
-The people of Nunavut use satellites to watch television
Larisa's notes
-On April 1st , 1999 a new territory was created called Nunavut
-It was made by splitting the Northwest Territories into two parts
-There are 28 communities in Nunavut
-Many areas in Nunavut have no roads
-There is an island called Baffin Island in Nunavut
-The capital of Nunvut is Iqaluit
-There is an imaginary line called the Arctic Circle
-Nunvut means '' Our Land''
-Nunavut has an area larger than Newfoundland, P.E.I., Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Quebec combined
-The map of Canada was redrawn in peace and partnership
-Nunavut is an achievment for all of Canada to celebrate
-Nunavut will bring an unique viewpoint in Canada’s future
People of Nunvut
-85% of 25,000 people in Nunavut are Inuit
-Inuit people speak the same language:Inuktitut
-4,500 people live in Nunvut
-The favourite sport is hockey
-One out of every 6 children finish high school
-People in Nunavut can get more than 30 t.v. channels by satellite
- Travel to Nunvut is possible by plane, boat or snowmobile
-The goverment of Nunavut will help Canadians know the challenge of daily life in Nunvut
-60 percent of the population is under 25
-The young people will be providing the leadership in the future
-When Inuit carvers look at a block of soapstone they see a sculpture hidden inside the soapstone
-Nunavut is the least populated area of Canada
-People build their houses on stilts so they woudn't sink into the permafrost
Food on Nunavut
-Hunting in Nunavut is their way of life for the Inuit
-They hunt for seals,mukox,caribou and other animals
-Store bought food is expensive
-Hunting and fishing are important
Weather in Nunavut
-It is like a desert of ice in the winter in Nunavut
-Winter in Nunavut lasts nine months from September to May
-The earth in Nunavut is so cold the earth is permanently frozen
-In July and August the sun comes out and 200 species of flowers bloom
-In January the average temperature in the north of Nunavut it is -35 degrees Celsius