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Nunavut means “our land” in the Inuit language of Inuktitut.
What is the meaning of the Nunavut flag?
The flag of Nunavut was officially adopted on April 1, 1999. The colours, blue and gold, symbolize the riches of the land, sea and sky. Red is a reference to Canada. The inuksuk (centered) symbolizes stone monuments which guide people on the land, and also marks sacred and other special places.
In the flag’s upper fly corner is a blue star. The five-pointed star stands for the North Star, a beacon for travelers in the Arctic. The white and yellow colours, which are known as “metals” in heraldry, are unofficially said to represent snow and the sunrise, respectively.
Why was Nunavut created?
Nunavut’s creation was caused by multiple reasons such as the increasing need for self-government within the native community[10]. This movement of self-government was partially due to the 1990s Quebecois sovereignty movement, which helped fuel the idea of an Inuit controlled territory such as Nunavut[11].
Nunavut is home to the world’s northernmost permanently inhabited place, Alert. 15. Quttinirpaaq National Park is the second most northerly park on Earth. In Inuktitut, Quttinirpaaq means “top of the world.” That sure makes sense!
Where did the coat of arms of Nunavut come from?
Coat of arms. The Nunavut coat of arms was granted by the Right Honourable Roméo LeBlanc, Governor General of Canada, on April 1, 1999. The colours blue and gold symbolize the riches of the land, sea and sky.
Purple Saxifrage. The purple saxifrage (Saxifraga oppositifolia) was unanimously adopted by the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut on May 1, 2000, as the official flower of Nunavut.
Which is the official animal of Nunavut Canada?
Other territorial symbols. Animal. The Canadian Inuit dog (Canis familiaris borealis) is the official animal of Nunavut. Called “Qimmiq” in Inuktitut, this dog is one of the world’s oldest pure breeds and is known to have been resident in the Arctic for at least 4,000 years.
In the base of the shield, the inuksuk symbolizes the stone monuments which guide the people on the land and mark sacred and other special places. The qulliq, or Inuit stone lamp, represents light and the warmth of family and the community. Above, the concave arc of five gold circles refers to…