Nunavut Flashcards

How does Nunavut's government structure differ from other Canadian provinces and territories?

Answer: It operates on a consensus model without registered political parties

Unlike other provinces and territories, Nunavut's Legislative Assembly operates on a consensus model where elected members choose their premier and cabinet without political parties.

What is the name of the traditional Inuit circular knife used primarily by women?

Answer: Ulu

The ulu is a traditional Inuit all-purpose knife with a semicircular blade, historically used by women for food preparation and sewing skins.

Which major mining project in Nunavut is known for producing gold and helped open the territory to resource development?

Answer: Meadowbank Gold Mine

The Meadowbank Gold Mine near Baker Lake was one of Nunavut's largest gold mines and a significant economic driver for the territory.

What role does the Nunavut Impact Review Board play in the territory?

Answer: It reviews proposed projects for their environmental and socio-economic impacts

The Nunavut Impact Review Board (NIRB) assesses the potential environmental and socio-economic impacts of proposed development projects in Nunavut.

Which Inuit practice involves sharing food — particularly country food like seal or caribou — among community members?

Answer: Niqitsiarunnaq

Niqitsiarunnaq refers to the concept of proper nourishment and sharing of country food (wild-harvested food) as a core Inuit cultural value.

What percentage of Nunavut's land area is composed of islands?

Answer: More than half

More than half of Nunavut's vast territory consists of islands, including Baffin Island, the fifth-largest island in the world.

What is the Inuktitut word for the traditional Inuit winter home made of snow?

Answer: Iglu

Iglu (often spelled igloo in English) is the Inuktitut word for a snow house, a traditional winter shelter built by the Inuit.