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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.
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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.
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Inuit Art Exports from Nunavut
Inuit art sculptures represent lucrative business opportunities for Nunavut artists and their families, provided they can master international distribution channels.
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NUNAVUT
Canada's north consists of millions of miles of wilderness area. If you are looking for a wilderness experience, this Nunavut is the place to go.
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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.
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Hunting in Nunavut
Nunavut boasts some of the world's most prized big-game trophies. Giant grizzlies, majestic polar bears and prehistoric muskox attract big-game hunters to the area.
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Cultural Cruise Vacations, Canada
Cruise travel on Baffin Island, Canada, is a great way to discover the Inuit people and how they survive in the northern arctic.
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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

TRAVELLING NUNAVUT
Nunavut (pronounced new-na-voot) was declared Canada's newest territory in April, 1999. A trip to this remote area of Canada can be a magnificent experience if you take time to plan and research your trip.
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Explorers of Canada, Part III: Sir Martin Frobisher
It's been over a month since the second part in the series, finally here's the third instalment of Explorers of Canada. This time we meet artic explorer Sir Martin Frobisher.
explorer • canada • arctic • exploration • frobisher

A GLIMPSE OF CANADA,
A Glimpse Of Canada, tells something about the picturesque beauty of my country. From the rocky bluffs of Newfoundland, to the Queen Charlotte Islands north of Vancouver Island, I have included something about each province. This article is just a small glimpse of each of Canada's provinces, including our new territory, Nunavut.
british columbia • queen charlotte islands • arctic highlands • nunavut • alberta

The Catkin
Salicaceae pertains to the shrubs and trees of the willow family of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. Catkins are part of the flora of the Arctic.
shrubs and trees of willow family • canadian arctic • flora

Cruise Travel on Baffin Island
Baffin Island in Nunavut, Canada is the perfect background to see wildlife like polar bears, ringed seals, narwhal, walrus and northern fulmars.
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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

Inventory Clearance! While Supplies Last!
All the excitement of an epic surf at a fraction of the effort.
british • slang • zompist • tom mcarthur • wannabe

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

The Timeless Inuksuk
When is a stack of rocks not just a stack of rocks? When it's an Inuksuk. Balancing one helps us to remember the many balances we have to maintain throughout our lives. It also pays tribute to a people who have braved some of the harshest elements on Planet Earth.
ethnic craft • inuksuk • inuksuit • inuit • arctic

Best Place to View the August 2008 Solar Eclipse
The Danes of Greenland, the Arctic's Nenet Indians, the Russians, the Mongols and Chinese may all claim the title: the best place to view the August 1st solar eclipse.
solar eclipse • tse2008 • moon’s umbra • sun • eclipse-glasses

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.
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HMS RESOLUTE and the Resolute Desk
Lost in the Arctic and salvaged by American whalers, the timbers of the HMS RESOLUTE eventually became a priceless piece of White House furniture.
h.m.s. resolute • resolute desk • captain john franklin • franklin expedition • arctic exploration

Oprah's Extreme Skype Adventure
A recent episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show was an international love letter to Skype, the popular Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) with 400 million users worldwide.
oprah winfrey show • oprah • skype • oprah skypes the world • love letter

Unique Gifts to Bring Home From Eastern Canada
Looking for the perfect gift to bring back from a visit to Canada? Here are some creative gift ideas to commemorate a Canadian holiday.
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All About Canada
Canada is situated in North America. The 49th Parallel separates Canada from the United States, which is her closest neighbor.
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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.
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CORAL HARBOR
The settlement of Coral Harbor, Nunavut is surrounded by wide-open rocky tundra. The Population is 669, of which 90% are Inuit. The locals are warm and friendly and the area is steeped in history.
nunavut • canada • coral harbor • salliq • natives

Recap 2004: Canadian Tourism
A recap of all the articles that I wrote in 2004 and links leading back to them. If you've missed any, this is a great way to catch up.
recap • canada • canadian tourism • culture • travel

You Could Be A Canadian
An homage to Jeff Foxworthy, with an eye to Canadian culture. Sometimes we have to leave home in order to be able to appreciate what we have.
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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

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

Ray Zahab Uses Ultra Running For Education
Gatorade-sponsored Ray Zahab takes the philosophy of learning through experience to a new level by including five 17-21 year-olds on his adventure trek on Baffin Island.
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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.
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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

Free WiFi Hotspots at Airports in Western Canada
Wireless internet at airports is becoming standard, but locate the cities in Western Canada where free WiFi hotspots can be found.
free wifi hotspots • wireless internet connections • airports western canada • bc • alberta

Law School
Lawyers: What they do, how they live, and how you too can become one. This article gives the basics of a career in law.
law • lawyer • school • graduate school • law school

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

2009 Canada Post Holiday & Closing Schedule
Canada Post operates Monday through Friday with the exception of national, provincial, and territorial holidays. The 2009 postal holiday schedule provides closing dates.
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2010 Canada's Postal Holidays & No Post Service
The 2010 Canadian postal holiday schedule provides closing dates for national, provincial, and territorial holidays. Also, due to inclement weather, post may be delayed.
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A Guide to Canada Student Loan Repayment
After graduation, students often have many questions about how, where, and when to start repaying their Canada Student Loans. Here is a quick guide to the basics.
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A List of 100 Things to do before I Die: Part 2
The second part of the list of 100 things to do before I die. I hope that you can learn from this list. The goal of it is to inspire you to create your own.
goals • goal • aspire • aspiration • aspirations

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