Under the 1993 Nunavut Land Claims Agreement (NLCA), the Inuit received a settlement of $1.1 billion from the federal government. Under this agreement control of about 356, 000 square kilometers of land (about 18 percent of Nunavut) now rests with Inuit. It also established the Inuit right to self-government and self-determination. The Nunavut public government system includes an elected Legislative Assembly, consisting of a Speaker, Premier, cabinet and regular members. There is also a public service and trial court. Although Nunavut operates in a similar fashion to the other two territories it has some unique approaches to governance. The Nunavut government incorporates Inuit values and beliefs into a contemporary system of government.
~ Source: Government of Canada, Department of Heritage

 

Pinasuaqtavut ( Bathurst Mandate- see 4 parts)

 

  -Self Reliance               Word (.doc); Adobe (.pdf)

  -Healthy Communities  Word (.doc); Adobe (.pdf)

  -Continuing Learning    Word (.doc); Adobe (.pdf)

  -Simplicity and Unity    Word (.doc); Adobe (.pdf)

 

 

 

"Living Dictionary" - http://www.asuilaak.com/

A major project for Department of Culture Language, Elders and Youth.

 

Arviat Iglu Site - http://collections.ic.gc.ca/arviat/

A collaborative project involving both Elders and youth, the Arviat Iglu site details different aspects of traditional shelters.