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A Look at the Provinces,Part XII:Northwest Territories & Nunavut This is the twelfth and last article in the series. Since I've already written an article on Nunavut and it is hard to find information for the NWT and Nunavut separately I will combine them. The Former North West Territories is made up of the North West Territories and of Nunavut. It is made up of most of the artic, except Yukon and Alaska (and Greenland) and includes all islands in the Hudson's Bay. It has an area of 3,426,320 square kilometres and has a population of 57,649 people. The Capital was Yellownife and remains so for the NWT. Nunavut's Capital is Iqualuit (formerly known as Forbisher Bay). It joined confederation when bought by the Canadian government in 1870. northwest territories • canada • nunavut • provinces • territory
A Look at the Province, Part XI: The Yukon Territory This is the eleventh article in the series and the first of the two territories (Northwest Territories and Nunavut will be combine because Nunavut is too new and I already wrote a full article on April First). Yukon is the Northewest Territory, west of the North West Territories and east the States, well one state: Alaska. It has an area of 483,450 square kilometres and has a population of 31,197 people. The Capital and only city is Whitehorse. It joined confederation when bought by the Canadian government in 1870 and split from the North West Territories in 1898. yukon • northwest territories • territory • canada • north
CANADA'S NORTHWEST TERRITORIES The Northwest Territories is located above the 60th parallel. This remote part of Canada is one of the few places in North America where you can still have a true wilderness experience. suite101 • suite101.com • mary alward • mary • alward
Dall's Sheep Dall’s sheep are excellent examples of the fact that animals adjust and live well even in the harshest environments. They live both below the Arctic and in the Arctic Regions. Because they inhabit the distant, steep slopes the Dall’s sheep are healthy and don't get diseases from domestic livestock. doge • horned • brown • grey • northwest territory
Nunavut--Canada's Newest Territory On April 1, 1999 Canada's Northwest Territories officially divided and Nunavut came into existance. The new territory, one fifth of Canada, gives the indigenous Inuit as much self-rule and control of their political destiny as is perhaps posible for any people in this modern world. nunavut • canada • inuit • iqaluit • grise fiord
Territorial politics offers hope for Parliamentary Reform
Elections in the Northwest Territories showcase some of the ways this small government system is far more progressive than anything the rest of the country has to offer. electoral reform • northwest territories • premier • cabinet • party
The Northwest Territories, Canada Winter activities like dog sledding, crosscountry skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling are popular in Yellowknife, NWT and beyond. northwest territories canada accommodation • nwt winter autumn fall northern lights aurora bore • activities dog sledding crosscountry skiing snowsh • yellowknife nt • great bear stave lake
Canadian Diamonds The Canadian diamond industry is brand new and rivaling that of Africa. If you want to buy a Canadian diamond, here's what you should know. canadian diamonds • canadian diamond industry • blood diamonds • conflict-free diamonds • northwest territories diamonds
Nunavut The Northwest territories will devide to give us Nunavut in the east and... the North West Territories in the West. A look at the New Territory of Nunavut: The Inuit people can Proudly say: "Our Land". nunavut • north west territories • canada • north • nwt
Arctic Winter Games Leaving Montreal for the harsher Canadian North thirty years ago, MLA Wendy Bisaro has thrived with a career in the Legislative Assembly and international competition. arctic games • arctic winter games • mla wendy bisaro • frame lake yellowknife • amateur sport
Canadian Trade Statistics by Province Ontario ships 45% of total exports, Central Canada consumes 76% of imports while Alberta & Saskatchewan drive an overall US$41-billion Canadian trade surplus in 2007. canadian trade statistics by province • canadian exports by province or territory • canadian export increases by province or territory • canadian imports by province or territory • canadian import increases by province or territory
Canada Day in London Canada turns 140 this year. First Nations and Olympians kick off in the heart of London canada day • london • canada day london • inuit • quebec
Global Luxury Diamond Sales Leader Well-known for jewellery at the Oscars, the world's largest publicly traded diamond company sparkles in both precious gemstone mining & international retail stores. global luxury diamond sales leader • harry winston diamond corporation • markets rare jewellery • chairman robert gannicott • diavik mine canada’s northwest territories
Happy Canada Day Happy Canada Day to all my readers who reside in Canada. Yes, July 1st is Canada's birthday. A happy 4th of July to all my friends and readers in the United States. canada day • happy canada day • canadas birthday • canadian celebrations • confederation
IS THERE A PRESIDENT IN THE HOUSE? (PART II) Most of the Presidents in the first half of the 19th century served in Congress. In some cases, their service in Congress was a stepping-stone to the White House. In this article, we will examine the records of Martin Van Buren, William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, James K. Polk and Millard Fillmore. president • congress • house • senate • representative
John A. Macdonald John A. Macdonald was Prime Minister of Canada nineteen years making him second only to Mackenzie King as the longest serving Prime Minister of Canada. john a. macdonald • prime minister of canada • confederation • transcontinental railway • raoilroad
President William Henry Harrison William Henry Harrison did not last long as President, but prior to that he was a war hero and one of America's most prolific politicians. william henry harrison • northwest territory • john adams • indiana territory • martin van buren
Canada's Diamond Trade In 1991 an exciting diamond find was made at Point Lake in the Northwest Territories. Since then, Canada has become a major player in the international diamond trade. canada's diamond trade • diamond trade in canada • trading canadian diamonds • exporting canadian diamonds • importing diamonds into canada
Canada's New Stampede: Diamonds Mineral-rich, the Northwest Territories became the center of exploration for the prized stones. Canada is now the third-largest diamond producer in the world. diamond mining in canada • canadian diamond mines • diamonds found in canada 1960s • diamond exploration canada 1980s • diamonds in northwest territories
CANADIAN FACTS This article tells facts and statistics on Canada. From the longest river to how many the provinces, territories and their capitals, you will learn a lot about Canada and the people who live here. canada • canadian • canadian facts • mary • alward
First Nations and Inuit of Canada In 1996, Former Governor General Romeo Leblanc proclaimed June 21st of every year as the National Aboriginal Day. It is the day we celebrate the contribution of the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis (mixed blood) peoples to Canada. canada • first nations • aboriginal • inuit • algonquin
Lieutenant Governors and Commissioners Why are you surprised, you knew this was comming? Anyway this is what is known as the Epilogue, are you curious about the epilogue? Oh. by the way, in case you didn't know. The Lieutenant Governor represents the Queen at the Provincial Level and the Commissioners is representative in the Territories. canada • canadian • newfoundland • labrador • nova scotia
Samuel Hearne, Arctic Explorer British explorer Samuel Hearne was sent North on the search for copper mines by his employer, the Hudson's Bay Company. After months of travel, he arrived to find no ore canadian history • samuel hearne and his guides reached the water's e • still partly-frozen arctic ocean in 1771 • the hudson's bay company wanted the ore as ballast • the small excursion party set out from prince of w
Sir Edgar Dewdney, Nation-Builder Like many other immigrants, Edgar Dewdney came to a new land to establish himself in a career. He stayed to help build a province and a nation. edgar dewdney • lieutenant-governor • engineer • dewdney trail • dewdney trunk road
A Look at the Provinces, Part II: Alberta The Second in a 12 part series. A Look at the Provinces (and Territories) of Canada. This week A look on Canada's most western prairie province: Alberta alberta • province • edmonton • calgary • alta
Woodland caribou ecology The natural history of caribou illustrates why their decline is a critical problem for arctic habitats. natural history • woodland caribou • reindeer lichen • tundra • ecosystems
C-38 passes Third reading. Bill C-38, recognising the only legal definition of marriage has passed third reading in the House of Commons. canada • ssm • house of commons • same-sex marriage • marriage
Happy Birthday, Ohio Ohio is 199 years old today. While that’s a pretty big deal, next year the celebration is going to be REALLY grand. Better put on your party hats now! ohio • stresing • bicentennial • quarter • traffic light
Kayak Ohio- Muskingum Water Trail The Muskingum River is the longest continually navigable river in Ohio, and offers an enjoyable and easy day of kayaking, particularly on a week day in late autumn. muskingum water trail • muskingum river • kayak ohio muskingum river • where to kayak near zanesville • where to kayak near coshocton
Natural Disasters in Canada With its size, wide variety of regions and weather patterns, Canada comes with several emergency risks. What natural disasters are specific to which regions, and how can natural disasters • natural disaster canada • emergency preparedness • survival kit • avalanche
Singing the Blues—Blueberries The blueberry is a native American species that has been enjoyed by humans for thousands of years. Its role in American history is stellar--both Native Americans and early settlers relied on its nutritional values to survive. Today, this true-blue berry is the second most popular berry in the United States. blueberry
The Forgotten Inuit Culture Canada's Inuit suicide rates are shockingly high. The many factors that contribute to this include the lack of understanding and support in regards to their culture. inuit • canadian aboriginal • inuit culture • inuit suicide • inuit poverty
The Yellowstone to Yukon Corridor The Yellowstone to Yukon (Y2Y) Conservation Initiative brings together scientists and conservationists to protect Rocky Mountain habitat, grizzly bears and other species yukon to yellowstone ecosystem • rocky mountain habitat • wildlife corridor • grizzly bear • endangered species act
A Look at the Provinces, Part I: British Columbia The First in a 12 part series. A Look at the Provinces (and Territories) of Canada. This week A look on Canada's most western province: British Columbia british columbia • province • victoria • vancouver • bc
Advantage North & Arctic Shipping Port expansion, arctic shipping and economic development in the north will be effected by global warming and the opening of the Northwest Passage. advantage north • arctic shipping • northeast passage • northwest passage • canadian sovereignty
An American Thanksgiving Through theYears Learn about the context of your antiques and enjoy a special Thanksgiving experience by visiting a Living History Museum near you! antiques • collectibles • thanksgiving • living history museum • american history
Artemesia It's called Prairie Sage, wormwood, mugwort, gray sagewort, and white sagebrush and it can make a nice addition to any waterwise garden. artemisia • artemisia ludoviciana • wormwood • mugwort • prairie sage
Autism and Medicare Autism treatment is available and yields results, but is not covered under Canadian national health care plan. autism • autism sprectrum disorder • canadians • autism canadians • autism canada
Best Chances of a White Christmas Climatologists and meteorologists use historical data collected from weather records over the past 45 years in the U.S. and Canada, to predict snow on Christmas Day. chances of christmas snow us • will it be white christmas • probability snow • climatology data • snow weather records collected
Book Review: Rifleman Went to War The first and some say the most influential book in print about sniping and the art of being a military sniper on the battlefield u.s. military sniping doctrine • u.s. marine corps sniper school • capt h. w. mcbride • rifleman went to war • 21st battalion
Canada's Beginings This is a little historical article of Canada. Some facts may be wrong but most of it is what is tought to us in Ontario Schools. canada • history • jacques cartier • john cabot • confederation
Celebrating Canada's140th Birthday Canada celebrates its 140th birthday on July 1st. But the birth of Confederation in 1867 was not a smooth and painless process. One province fought the BNA Act passage canada day • celebrating canada's 140th birthday • confederation was pushed through without election • sir john a. macdonald "sweetened up the terms of t • john a. macdonald was knighted by queen victoria
Civil War Crisis On April 12, 1861, the American Civil War began, but the crisis was in motion long before the guns awakened. lincoln • abraham • agragrian • founding • fathers
Collared Pika The Collared Pika, about the same size as a tennis ball is about seven inches long. The Back of the Collared Pika is brown with gray coloring on its sides. It shows a light gray collaring on its neck and shoulders. This makes it look like it has a collar, hence its name. tundra • browish • mouse like • rabbit family • haystack
Confederation Happy Birthday Canada! It's Canada Day (July 1st) this week and Canada turns 133 years old! Here's how Canada came to be on July 1st, 1867. canada day • confederation • conference • pei • charlottetown
Fast Facts About Nunavut Nunavut is Canada’s newest territory. It joined Confederation on April 1, 1999. This article is going to give you some fast and interesting facts about this territory. nunavut • arctic • kids korner • canada for kids • kids
Finding Your Geographic Zone Use the USDA's Plant Hardiness Zone Map to ensure the plants you choose for your landscape will survive even the most extreme weather conditions. planting zone • plant hardiness zone • hardiness zones • choosing plants • what plants are right for my zone?
Frank Slide In the early hours of April 29, 1903, a giant rockslide tumbled down Turtle Mountain and struck the town of Frank, burying a mine and killing more than 70 people. frank slide • crowsnest pass • rockslide • avalanche • turtle mountain
Hike the Trail of History in McHenry Illinois Children can experience life of the early settlers in the Northwest Territory at the Trail of History, the third weekend in October at Glacial Park in McHenry, Illinois. trail of history • living history illinois • hands on history • french-indian war re-enactment • experience pioneer life
Mountain Avens Mountain avens, a ground hugging, sun loving shrub, a member of rose family that flourishes on high and rocky grounds in Central & Eastern Arctic. rose • rocky ground • mountain • northwest • asia |
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