- published: 04 Dec 2010
- views: 399514
Nunavut (/ˈnuːnəˌvʊt/; from Inuktitut: ᓄᓇᕗᑦ [ˈnunavut]) is the newest, largest, northernmost, and least populous territory of Canada. It was separated officially from the Northwest Territories on April 1, 1999, via the Nunavut Act and the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement Act, though the boundaries had been contemplatively drawn in 1993. The creation of Nunavut resulted in the first major change to Canada's political map since the incorporation of the new province of Newfoundland and Labrador in 1949.
Nunavut comprises a major portion of Northern Canada, and most of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. Its vast territory makes it the fifth-largest country subdivision in the world, as well as the second-largest in North America (after Greenland). The capital Iqaluit (formerly "Frobisher Bay") on Baffin Island in the east, was chosen by the 1995 capital plebiscite. Other major communities include the regional centres of Rankin Inlet and Cambridge Bay. Nunavut also includes Ellesmere Island to the far north, as well as the eastern and southern portions of Victoria Island in the west and Akimiski Island in James Bay far to the southeast of the rest of the territory. It is the only geo-political region of Canada that is not connected to the rest of North America by highway.
Our very last stop on our social media powered exploration of Canada and the United States took us to the remote northern territory of Nunavut in Canada. The very new territory is little known by most North Americans, so we set out to explore and share our findings for your behalf. Watch as we walk around the city of Iqaluit (Nunavut's capital city) and discover all sorts of interesting and sometimes quirky things.
Officially founded in 1999, Nunavut is the youngest territory in Canada. It's only been two generations since Canada's stewardship of the land forced the Inuit people out of their semi-nomadic way of life and into a modern sedentary one. But while the introduction of contemporary conveniences seem to have made life more comfortable, the history of Canada in the arctic is mired in tragedy, and the traumatic effects of residential schools and forced relocations are still being felt. Today, Nunavut is in a state of social crisis: Crime rates are four times the national average and the rates of suicide are more than ten times higher than the rest of Canada. If you ask people here what the driving force of the problem is, a lot of them will say: alcohol. Even though alcohol is completely ille...
A humourous look at the exorbitant prices people pay for groceries in Canada's high arctic.
Just some things us people from Nunavut hear! More to come!
Welcome to Nunavut. As you can see in this video our culture is very important.
Get a feel for the activities and beautiful landscapes you can experience on a once in a lifetime adventure when you visit Nunavut.
Leave your southern expectations at the door while we venture to one of the most remote places in North America, Nunavut. Join our hosts The Expeditioners, as they immerse themselves in an authentic northern Canadian experience like none other. Follow along as they connect with local Inuit elders and try their hand at speaking the indigenous language and the customary art of throat singing. Reconnect with nature on an epic dogsled expedition in Frobisher Bay, explore the Auyuittuq National Park of Canada and indulge in the local flavours of arctic char, caribou and musk ox, all while taking in the majestic views and spiritual solitude that Nunavut is known for. Get ready to slow things down, chill out and let it all sink in. Follow us: http://farandwide.much.com/ https://www.instagram....
November 21, 2014 - While Sophie is at work, I take a self-guided tour of the hamlet of Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, checking out all the sights. It may not be what you would traditionally call "tourist friendly", but if you want to check out a place completely different from your part of the world, it's well worth it. For a town of 2500 people, with no way in or out besides air (or sea in the warmer months), it has a lot to see. Watch out for those snowmobilers in town! I enjoyed the seemingly long walk out to Lighthouse Hill on the southern edge of town - you get a great view of both Rankin Inlet and Hudson Bay up there. The wind really picks up once you make that ascent (approx 85 feet). On the way back I checked out the Wild Wolf Cafe, the local power plant (diesel generator) and a few of ...
Admittedly the climate in Iqaluit, Nunavut sucks. That just means that when the weather is good, it is enjoyed more. Working here also allowed Kelvin to self-finance The Rather Odd Journey project.
Essential S04E02 Nunavut - Presenter Miranda Krestovnikoff joins Frontiers North's Wildlife of Foxe Basin adventure, chats with FNA expert guide Hayley Shepard and WWF-Global Arctic Programme director, Alexander Shestakov to learn about wildlife in the area.
Venez découvrir la culture Inuit aux côtés de Jean-Claude Forestier, guide historien et Soshanah Jacobs, chef d'expédition chez Cruise North Expeditions. Pour planifier votre voyage au Canada visitez notre site ! Site Web : http://fr.canada.travel/autochtone Suivez-nous sur Facebook et Twitter : http://www.facebook.com/Explorezsansfin http://www.twitter.com/Explorezsansfin
Explore the best of Arctic cruise cooking in the Northwest Passage of Nunavut, Canada. Want to plan your trip to Canada? Visit http://uscw.canada.travel/ Join us on Facebook and Twitter: http://www.facebook.com/ExploreCanada http://www.twitter.com/ExploreCanada
Take a behind the scenes peek into the lives of liner crew members and discover the pleasures of a life spent at sea. Stopover will take you on prodigious trips across the most marvelous oceans and rivers of the world. Travel with us as we explore not just the waters of the world, but also the mythical cruise ships, legendary liners, magnificent sailboats and fascinating traditional vessels that take us from place to place. Subscribe to our channel: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=StopovertvHD Add us to your G+ circles: https://plus.google.com/b/115108807276381325913/115108807276381325913/posts Subscribe to our channel: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=StopovertvHD Add us to your G+ circles: https://plus.google.com/b/115108807276381325913/115108807...
This episode of GlobeTalk with Avasant focuses on how innovation in the technology services industry is impacting the public sector. In the first half hour, we will explore the issue of technology outsourcing at the state and local government level. Ravi Mahalingam, Avasant's General Counsel, will provide insights on developing issues and trends in public sector outsourcing. In the second half hour, we will travel to the North Pole to Nunavut, the youngest and largest Canadian province which stretches into and above the Arctic Circle. We will look at how this province is attempting to modernize its telecommunications network in a geographically challenging environment to provide services to a dispersed population. Amit Singh, a partner of Avasant will be our guest and travel guide to intro...
Travel Video about Destination Mystic Arctic. The Arctic is the circumpolar region of the Earth that surrounds the North Pole, a strange and mystical world of ice, snow, land and water. In order to discover this untamed, primeval wilderness, it is necessary to travel by way of an expeditionary cruise ship which uses small rubber boats, Zodiacs, to access the Arctic’s islands and bays. We spot the region’s first floating ice mountains in front of a huge glacial wall, fascinating and of incalculable dimensions. At the rear and shrouded in mist, dark mesas with steep scree slopes and fragile rock walls and in front, the glacier gradually breaks up into a sea of ice. This is the land of the polar bear, the Arctic’s most famous carnivore, a magnificent but merciless predator. A harp seal fle...
The discovery of the Franklin Expedition has sparked interest in exploring more of Canada's Arctic. In 2015, a cruise of Nunavut just may be the best vacation choice for you, says Vacay.ca's Petti Fong. Vacay.ca is Canada's leading online travel magazine and its journalists produce an annual ranking of top destinations in the country. In 2015, video reviews have been made of each selection.