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The Canadian territory of Nunavut is Canada's most recent addition. It was established on April 01 1999 as the homeland of the Inuit peoples. This territory used to be part of Canada's Northwest Territory. Nunavut has land borders with the Northwest Territories on several islands as well as the mainland.

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What territory was established on April 1 1999 that provides land for the Inuit an indigenous people of Canada?

Nunavut


Which is canada's newest territory?

Nunavut is the newest territory in Canada, established on April 1, 1999. It was carved out of the eastern part of the Northwest Territories and is home to a majority Inuit population.


Where in the US did the inuit live?

the Inuit live in Nunavut a territory in Canada


Why did the inuit settle in alaska?

To have a place to live.


When was the Inuit society established?

9000


What territory provides land for the Inuit?

nunavut


What is the name of the territory that the Inuit people own?

The Inuit people lived in Nunavut.


What province was created for the Inuit?

The province created for the Inuit is Nunavut, which was officially separated from the Northwest Territories on April 1, 1999. Nunavut was established to provide the Inuit with greater self-determination and control over their land and resources, reflecting their unique cultural identity and governance needs. It is the largest and northernmost province or territory in Canada, encompassing a vast area of Arctic land.


What are Mittimatalik Inuit Indians?

Inuit are not Indians. Mittimatalik is the Inuktitut name for Pond Inlet. Pond Inlet is a community on Baffin Island, which is in Nunavut. Nunavut is the territory in Canada where Inuit live.


Where did the Inuit tribe Canada live?

The Inuit tribes of Canada live primarily in Nunavut which is a territory in Canada. Nunavik is a region in the northern part of Quebec defined by the James Bay Agreement. Nunatsiavut is the Inuit settlement region in Labrador. The Inuvialuit live primarily in the Mackenzie River delta, on Banks Island and part of Victoria Island in the Northwest Territories. Historically, there have been Inuit settlements in the Yukon, especially at Herschel Island, but there are none established at present.


When did the Spanish and the English settle Alaska?

The answer is simple: Never. The Inuit were the original inhabitants of Alaska. They controlled the territory until the Russians took over control. The Russians transferred control of Alaska to the United States for money. The United States has retained control of Alaska ever since. The furthest north claims on the West Coast of North America from both the Spanish and the British were Oregon Territory which includes current Oregon, Washington, and parts of British Columbia, Alberta, and Idaho. This is all south of Alaska.


Who lived in the northwest territory before the Miami Indians?

The first settlers of the Northwest Territory were the Inuit and Dene Aboriginal groups. The first European to explore the territory were the Vikings.