Information about the Nunavut culture.

Nunavut:

Nunavut is the largest, northernmost and newest territory of Canada. It comprises a major portion of Northern Canada and most of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. Its vast territory makes it the fifth-largest country subdivision in the world, as well as the largest in North America.  It is the only geo-political region of Canada that is not connected to the rest of North America by highway. Nunavut is both the least populous and has the largest area among the provinces and territories of Canada.

·         Climate and Environment:

Nunavut experiences a polar climate in most regions, owing to its high latitude. The people of Nunavut have survived the Arctic climate of Nunavut for centuries. They have used traditional igloos to remain warm and insulated in the harsh winter season.

·         Transportation:

Traditional modes of transportation of the people of Nunavut were dog sleds. But in the 21st century, this mode of transportation has changed by snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles and snowmobiles.

Nunavut Culture:

Nunavut people have a special type of Nunavut culture. Nunavut culture is unique in Canada and all around the world. The Nunavut culture is still maintained in the 21st century. There are twenty-five different communities of Inuit people live in Nunavut. Language is the most important element of Nunavut culture while spirituality, family, food and survival are other important aspects of Nunavut culture as well.

·         Seven most important elements of Nunavut Culture:

This culture has collective sense of respect, care, humor, longevity, responsibility, kindness, and compassion. The Inuit are taught to respect and appreciate all people regardless of their race or ethnicity.

·         Love for nature and other creatures:

 The Nunavut culture demands deep care and love about their land and the creatures besides humans.

·         Language:

Inuktitut and Inuinnaqtun are the two most common native Inuit language spoken by the Inuit people in Nunavut. English and French are the official languages of Nunavut culture. Body language is also an important part of Nunavut culture. Raising two eyebrows means “yes” as there is not native word for “yes”. They use gesture for this instead.

·         Religion and Spirituality:

According to the oral traditional religion and spirituality all the land, the earth and the environments were all given spirits and shamans served to invoke the good spirits, in order to keep the bad spirits away. Many Intuits practice different denominations of Christianity such as Pentecostal and Catholic Church attendance.

·         Cuisine:

Feasting is an important part of the Nunavut culture.

·         Family and fun:

In Nunavut culture there is a room for family and fun. After the completion of work, families often plane get together and in that they sing, dance, play drums and play games. Storytelling is also an important aspect of their cultural and entertainment. 

·         Art:

The contemporary Inuit art began in the late 1940s. Inuit tapestries, prints, carvings, jewelry, and fine art are renowned throughout the world. Nunavut blended traditional knowledge with modern-day techniques in order to raise a unique and new art.

·         Sports and recreation:

Winter sports of Nunavut culture include hockey and curling along with this dogsled, snowmobile racing and traditional Arctic games are also popular. Popular outdoor activities include hunting, fishing, hiking, and kayaking. 

·         Music:

The indigenous music of Nunavut includes Inuit throat singing and drum-led dancing, along with country music, bluegrass, square dancing, the button and the fiddle.

In short Nunavut culture is very rich. The people of Nunavut culture are very devoted towards their culture and heritage that’s why there are a lot of aspects that are still fresh in even 21^st century.