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Nunavut participating contingents Prior to 2002, Nunavut participated in every Arctic Winter Games as a part of team NWT. Since that time, it has become a permanent member in its own right. Also noteworthy for 2002 was the first time Nunavut hosted the Games in Iqaluit, along with Nuuk, Greenland. Nunavut is Canada’s newest territory, created from the division of the Northwest Territories in 1999. Nunavut is an area characterized by vast tracts of Canadian Shield and tundra as well as most of Canada’s Arctic Archipelago. Like Greenland, some of the islands in the Archipelago, including Baffin Island and Ellesmere Island, have permanent ice caps and coastlines cut by scenic fjords. No trees grow on any of the islands due to the low temperatures that prevail even during the summer months. The first Europeans to visit the territory were Vikings from Greenland. Following the Vikings were a group of explorers who began to search for the Northwest Passage in the 16th century. Until that time, Nunavut’s Inuit residents lived largely undisturbed in small groups, using skin boats and dog sleds to travel throughout their fishing and hunting grounds. The territory of Nunavut, which means ‘Our Land’ in the Inuktitut language, was created in an effort to address the Inuit majority’s loss of control over its traditional way of life. More than 80% of Nunavut’s residents are Inuit. The Nunavut flag has two vertical bars, one yellow and one white, with a traditional Inukshuk at centre and a blue star off set in the top right corner. The team colours are red, yellow and blue. g e n e r a l i n f o r m a t i o n a n d e v e n t s – a c e l e b r a t i o n 14
Nunavik Nunavik-Quebec (also known as Arctic Quebec) participated in the Arctic Winter Games in 1972, 1974, 1976 and 1986. It did not participate again until 2000. Nunavik is the region of Quebec located above the 55th parallel. It is often included in the AWG because of the close cultural ties between its Inuit residents and those of Nunavut and Greenland. The Canadian Shield around Hudson Bay and Ungava Bay dominate Nunavik’s geography. The flag depicts the traditional fleur de lis in each corner on a dark blue background, sectioned by a white cross. The team colours are royal blue and white. participating contingents c u l t u r e – – c u l t u r e o f s p o r t a n d m a r c h 9 t h t o 1 5 t h , 2 0 0 8 15
Page 1 and 2: general information and events
Page 3 and 4: Premier of the Northwest Territorie
Page 5 and 6: Yellowknives Dene Welcome to Yellow
Page 7 and 8: As you watch and cheer our “North
Page 9: The Yellowknife business community
Page 12 and 13: Cultural Events Schedule...........
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Page 32 and 33: The Hodgson Trophy general informat
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Page 36 and 37: Events See Sports Schedule for time
Page 38 and 39: Volunteer Uniforms All of the 2008
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Page 43 and 44: Jordin Tootoo, Offi cial Spokespers
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Page 50 and 51: IF YOU THINK ALL NORTHERN CARRIERS
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