Nunavut

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• Meaning of the word “Nunavut”
• Forms of the word “Nunavut”
• Abbreviation of “Nunavut”
• Demonyms
• Official languages
• Additional information

Meaning of the word “Nunavut”

The word Nunavut means “our land” in Inuktitut.

Forms of the word “Nunavut”

Nunavut is both the noun form and the adjective form.

• Created in 1999, Nunavut is Canada’s newest territory.
• Graphic artist Andrew Qappik helped design the Nunavut coat of arms and was made a Member of the Order of Canada for his work.

Abbreviation of “Nunavut”

There’s no official abbreviation for Nunavut, but NU is the Canada Post symbol.

• Will and Esther are moving to Iqaluit, the capital of Nunavut.
• The address is 923 Federal Rd., Iqaluit, NU X0A 1H0.

Demonyms

A native or long-term resident of Nunavut is called a Nunavummiuq (plural: Nunavummiut). Although less common, the demonym Nunavuteer (plural: Nunavuteers) can also be used.

• If you’re traveling to Nunavut, we recommend that you hire a Nunavummiuq as your tour guide.
• Elders teach younger generations of Nunavuteers about their rich traditions.

Official languages

Nunavut has three official languages:

• Inuktut
• English
• French

Additional information

• Iqaluit, Iqalummiuq, Iqalummiut