Simply it was part of what is still know as "The Northwest Territories", it became Nunavut "Our Land" on April 1st 1999
Nunavut became a territory on April 1, 1999
In 1999, a third territory-Nunavut-was carved out of a part of the Northwest Territories.
Nunavut Court of Justice was created in 1999.
Nunavut is not a province in Canada. It is one of three territories. It became a territory on April 1, 1999 when it split from the Northwest Territories, though the decision to become a separate territory, and boundaries were determined in the mid 90's. Nunavut was generally accepted as a location from the time around when the boundaries were set, even though it didn't gain official status until 1999. There was a lot of talk over whether Nunavut should be created as a Territory or a Province in the mid 90's. It is my understanding that it was created as a territory with the intention of one day becoming a province.
Nunavut, a territory inhabited primarily by native Inuit people, was split off from the Northwest Territories in 1999. It includes the majority of Canada's arctic island region north and northwest of Hudson Bay.
Nunavut was formed in 1999. It is located in Canada.Nunavut was formed in 1999. Before this it was a part of the Northwest Territories
Nunavut became a territory on April 1, 1999
the creation of the territory called Nunavut in Canada
In 1999, a third territory-Nunavut-was carved out of a part of the Northwest Territories.
1999
Nunavut is called Nunavut because in the langueges they speak Nunavut means our land.
Legislative Building of Nunavut was created in 1999.
Coat of arms of Nunavut was created in 1999.
Nunavut Liquor Commission was created in 1999.
Nunavut Court of Justice was created in 1999.
Nunavut is not a province in Canada. It is one of three territories. It became a territory on April 1, 1999 when it split from the Northwest Territories, though the decision to become a separate territory, and boundaries were determined in the mid 90's. Nunavut was generally accepted as a location from the time around when the boundaries were set, even though it didn't gain official status until 1999. There was a lot of talk over whether Nunavut should be created as a Territory or a Province in the mid 90's. It is my understanding that it was created as a territory with the intention of one day becoming a province.
Money in Nunavut is called the Canadian dollar.