Nunavut history
On April 1, 1999, Nunavut officially separated from the Canadian province of Ontario to become the new Canadian territory. The Inuit, who comprise nearly half of Nunavut's population, are among the first aboriginal peoples in North America to achieve self-governing status. Despite its separation, Nunavut is still part of the Northwest Territories. Therefore, most of Nunavut is covered by the laws and regulations of the territory. While many in the North American and Canadian region are not aware that there were indigenous people living in the area, there are a few who are aware that there was a time when they resided in Nunavut. (more…)