Nunavut Day
Nunavut Day celebrates the creation of Nunavut as a recognized territory within Canada. Nunavut officially split from the Northwest Territories on April 1, 1999, but celebrations were moved to July 9 to commemorate the passage of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement Act and the Nunavut Act on July 9, 1993. These pieces of legislation were critical in establishing Nunavut as a distinct territory in Canada.
Nunavut Day is an opportunity to appreciate the unique culture, traditions and contributions of the Inuit people and to foster a greater understanding and respect for all Indigenous communities. Symbols often associated with Nunavut include the inukshuk, which is an Inuit land marker constructed from five stones representing sacred places in the landscape and a
five-pointed blue star that represents the North Star and the leadership of elders in the community.
Happy Nunavut Day!