Curated OER
Nunavut Challenge
In this geography worksheet, students explore the Inuit and where they live. Students complete ten multiple choice questions about Nunavut and the Inuits.
Curated OER
Nunavut - Flag and Coat of Arms
Students examine the symbolism of flags and coats of arms. In this community activity, students discuss the meaning behind the Nunavut flag and coat of arms. Students then design flags and coats of arms that represent their communities.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Nunavut
A third Canadian northern territory was created in 1999 when the Northwest Territories was divided, thus forming Nunavut. This article covers its history, symbols, demography, geography, and much more.
Virtual Museum of Canada
Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Tuhaalruuqtut Ancestral Sounds
With the use of Inuit Art, photograph, and audio accounts (in the languages of the Inuit Peoples), the suffering, culture, and perseverance of Aboriginal settlements in the Canadian North is explored in an in-depth manner.
Other
The Road to Nunavut
This web page sources the creation of Nunavut to the land claims made by aboriginals as it traces the evolution of people and communities in the Northwest Territories. The ultimate establishment of Nunavut is accounted for by the...
Other
Canadian Tourism Commission: Maps canada.travel
This interactive map is an excellent student and teacher resource. Select Places to Go to show regions, provinces or territories and capital cities. Hover over the area to get links to more detailed information. Get up to the minute...
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Inuit Artists and Communities
Here is a long list of Inuit artists. Click on names to check out introductory material on individual Inuit communities as well as timelines, thumbnail and large images, and artist biographies.
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Ilititaa: Bernier, His Men and the Inuits
This site is devoted to Joseph-Elzear Bernier's Arctic expeditions. Augmented by audio narration and many historical photos, the site is easily navigated via the pop-up site map. An animated cartoon storybook will appeal to younger...
Canadian Museum of History
Canadian Museum of Civilization: Inuit Voyages of Frobisher
An interesting site that showcases the meeting of the two worlds: the Inuit and the English. Lots of intriguing pictures!
Other
The Nunavut Art World: Development of Art in Nunavut
Canada's Inuit are best known for carvings made of stone, antler and bone but there are many other mediums that showcase their work including painting, jewelry, and ceramics. This site is a text based overview of their many works.
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Supplementary Lessons Grade 5: Nunavut and Its People
A lesson plan that has young scholars make a poster that shows the occupations and reasons why someone would want to move to the Nunavut province.
BBC
Bbc News: The Inuit Case for Whaling
This BBC News article concerns Inuit whaling practices and current regulations. Includes information on Inuit culture and international laws.
Other
Iqaluit Travel and Tourism
Primarily a travel guide and tourism resource for Iqaluit in the Canadian Province of Nunavut. Offers maps, photos, and some information on places and sights.
Curated OER
Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Nunavut
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Nunavut."