Study topic
The Arctic and Canada's North
Canada's North covers a vast Arctic region across three territories. Its geography and peoples appear in geography questions.
Key facts to remember
- ◆ The three territories are the Northwest Territories (Yellowknife), Nunavut (Iqaluit), and Yukon (Whitehorse).
- ◆ Nunavut was created in 1999 and means "our land" in the Inuktitut language.
- ◆ Much of the North lies within the Arctic and has long, cold winters.
- ◆ The Inuit are the largest Aboriginal group living in the Arctic.
- ◆ The North is rich in natural resources such as minerals, oil, and gas.