On April 1, 1999 the map of Canada was re-drawn: the Northwest Territories divided into two territories to allow for the creation of Nunavut, a homeland for Canada’s Inuit. read more: https://t.co/mPfEolOJrn

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Why is Nunavut so Christian?

-Second most Christian region in Canada and 20.2% above the national average.
-Most Indigenous part of Canada (87% Indigenous, mostly Inuit).
-Youngest median age at 27 which is 14 years younger than the national average.

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Christianity in Canada Map (2021)

Notes:

-Nunavut (86% Indigenous) is the 2nd most Christian part of Canada
-Newfoundland, the most Christian province, is a Liberal voting bastion
-Alberta, widely viewed as the basecamp of Canadian conservatism, is less Christian than average.

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New blog! Laura Deal writes movingly about a beach at the end of a lone road in Iqaluit, Nunavut where she would walk her big sheep dog Lottie––a place that inspired her picture book THE UGLY PLACE, illus. by and pub. by .

https://t.co/RSk2J7xLQ9

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I'm having Nunavut.

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🕊🐤Two SWEET original drawings by Pee Ashevak. Check ‘em out in our drawings gallery:

https://t.co/a5HgEX3BZF

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On parle beaucoup de la qui attend l'Europe. Que dire de celle qui va débuter du côté du (#Canada)...

Modélisations allant jusqu'à 35°C à la latitude 68°N, et anomalies avoisinant les +15°C sur les 5 prochains jours.

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Detail of one of the many beautiful Qavavau Manumie drawings in ⁦⁩ ⁦

It is wonderful to see a contemporary artist from Canada’s reach Australia’s art-loving audiences ⁦⁩ ⁦⁦

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Happy Spend some quality time with your loved ones. Arctic Evening by Shuvinai Ashoona, 2003. https://t.co/DyMh31CjQi

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Hey, here, co-producer on Inua. The game's narrative follows 3 characters in the region of Nunavut, a vast desert of ice islands in northern Canada. It depicts the living conditions of indigenous communities and quite a few specific elements of Inuit culture. ⬇️

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👇New at Nanooq! Swimming Polar Bears, original drawing by Cee Pootoogook. https://t.co/omfje5szjx This one won’t last!

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**THREAD**

As draws to a close I thought we could look at some of the creatures and supernatural beings of Inuit mythology. These aren't gods or even esp important figures, but they reveal a lot about the psychology of living so far north.

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Donald Uluadluak was an elder from Arviat, Nunavut. After he retired, he began recording memories from his life to publish as books for future generations. Kamik: An Inuit Puppy Story is the first book to be based on these fond memories.

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👠More on the shoe theme, this time 🥾!Another beauty by Ning Teevee, Owl’s Bequest. Available Oct 16. https://t.co/jhHFN787rh

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✨Rare opportunity, back in stock: Distinguished Bear by Qavavau Manumie. This print graced the cover of the 2020 Cape Dorset Annual Print Collection. 🐻‍❄️#Kinngait

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“What a beautiful world we live in, we all have our roles in ensuring that it stays that way. How we do that is up to you and me.”

Niore Iqualukjuak is an incredible photographer out of Arctic Bay on Baffin Island.

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☔️Guessing the 🦆 must be loving the puddles today!
Lazy Duck, Pitaloosie Saila, etching & aquatint 2009. https://t.co/i7fhl2FELj

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This spectacularly colourful drawing by Pauojoungie Saggiak would brighten up any room! Exclusively here https://t.co/JvZxDtqYjc


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Word of the Day
ᐅᖃᐅᓯᓕᕆᔾᔪᑎᕗᑦ ᐅᓪᓗᒥ
ᓄᓇᕗᒥ ᐸᖓᒡᒍᔾᔨᓂᖅ
Nunavumi Pangaggujjiniq
Nu-na-vu-mi Pa-nga-ggu-jji-niq
Nunavut Quest

Image: Pitaloosie Saila's Qimutisik (Dog Team)

Listen here:
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https://t.co/2BI3zTesgl

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