April 11, 2013 was a celebration for Nunavut as it reached its 20th anniversary since signing the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement (NLCA). As part of the ceremony a large igloo was constructed (see below picture) and a delegation of selected individuals conducted a ceremonial cabinet meeting. I have also included the picture of the group inside the igloo (this was the photo provided by the GN and put in the papers).
The agreement was originally signed July 9, 1993 and served as the basis for establishing Nunavut as a new territory. It officially became a territory on April 1, 1999.The agreement transfers over jurisdiction of territorial matters to the Nunavut government (GN). These areas include: wildlife management, land use planning and development, property taxation and natural resource management.
Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) monitors proper implementation of the NLCA and ensures Inuit economic, social and cultural well-being. In other words NTI ensures that the promises and obligations made within the NLCA are being upheld by both the Federal and Territorial Governments.
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