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	Nunavut - Printer-friendly - MSN Encarta
		The premier is the head of the Nunavut government.
		The premier is elected by the Legislative Assembly, which also selects the members of the cabinet.
		Unlike its counterpart in the national government, the Nunavut legislature does not operate on a party structure, and members of the Nunavut assembly do not belong to political parties.
	encarta.msn.com /text_761554898___34/Nunavut.html (623 words)

	Premier of Nunavut - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Premier of Nunavut is the first minister for the Canadian territory of Nunavut.
		Unlike most other premiers who are officially appointed by a lieutenant governor or commissioner on account of their leadership of a majority bloc in the legislature, the premier of Nunavut is directly elected by the non-partisan legislature in accordance with the system of consensus government.
		The current premier of Nunavut is Paul Okalik.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Premier_of_Nunavut (135 words)

	Nunavut Canada Information
		Nunavut is both the least populated and the largest of the provinces and territorities of Canada.
		Nunavut has land borders with the Northwest Territories on several islands as well as the mainland, a border with Manitoba to the south of the Nunavut mainland, and a tiny land border with Newfoundland and Labrador on Killiniq Island.
		Nunavut encompasses the entirety of the old District of Keewatin (which had differing boundaries from the Keewatin/Kivalliq regions), the majority of the District of Franklin and a small portion of the District of Mackenzie.
	www.nunavutbusiness.com (943 words)

	List of Nunavut premiers - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		This is a list of the premiers of Nunavut Territory, Canada, since its creation in 1999.
		As Nunavut has a consensus government, the premier is elected by and from the members of the legislative assembly, who are not divided into parties.
		Prior to April 1, 1999, Nunavut was part of the Northwest Territories.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/List_of_Nunavut_premiers (108 words)

	Nunavut - Psychology Central (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Nunavut (Inuktitut syllabics: ᓄᓇᕗᑦ, Image:Nunavut.png) is the largest and newest of the territories of Canada; it was separated officially from the vast Northwest Territories on April 1, 1999 via the Nunavut Act and the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement Act, though the actual boundaries were established in 1993.
		The capital of Nunavut is Iqaluit (formerly Frobisher Bay) on Baffin Island in the east.
		Nunavut encompasses the entirety of the District of Keewatin (which had differing boundaries from the Keewatin/Kivalliq regions), the majority of the District of Franklin and a small portion of the District of Mackenzie.
	psychcentral.com /psypsych/Nunavut (1340 words)

	999 Nunavut (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Nunavut (Inuktitut syllabics: ᓄᓇᕗᑦ, The word "Nunavut" in Inuktitut) is the largest and newest of the territories of Canada: it was separated officially from the vast Northwest Territories on April 1, 1999 via the Nunavut Act and the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement Act, though the actual boundaries were established in 1993.
		Nunavut encompasses the entirety of the District of Keewatin (which had differing boundaries from the Keewatin/Kivalliq regions), the majority of the District of Franklin and a small portion of the District of Mackenzie.
		The head of government, the premier of Nunavut, is elected by and from among the members of the legislative assembly.
	www.999nunavut.com (1223 words)

	Mentors
		Premier Paul Okalik Paul Okalik was chosen by his peers as the first Premier of Nunavut on March 5, 1999.
		Nunavut Highlights In order for Nunavut to have an elected Legislature for April 1st, 1999, and a Member of Parliament and a Senator for Nunavut, a package of Nunavut Act Amendments was tabled and passed by the Government of Canada.
		The Territory of Nunavut was officially established on April 1st, 1999 The Government of Nunavut is a highly decentralized government, spread over 11 communities, with programs and services delivered at the regional and community level to the fullest extent possible, while still ensuring effective and efficient government.
	www.onemindonevoice.org /archives/mentors/paulokalik.html (705 words)

	Nunavut History - Canadawiki
		In June 1993 the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement Act and the Nunavut Act were passed by the Canadian Parliament, and the transition was completed on April 1, 1999.
		Although some people believe that Nunavut's borders were influenced by the shape of the Inukshuk, a symbol of Inuit heritage, this is not the case.
		Nunavut's small and sparse population makes it unlikely the territory will be granted provincial status in the foreseeable future, although this may change if the Yukon, which is only marginally more populous, becomes a province.
	canadawiki.org /index.php/Nunavut_History (605 words)

	Nunavut. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05
		Nunavut encompassess most of Canada’s Arctic islands, including Ellesmere, Baffin, Devon, Prince of Wales, Southampton, and Coats, as well as the islands in Hudson and James bays.
		Geographically, the territory is largely on the Canadian Shield and almost entirely north of the tree line (except near the Manitoba border); the landscape is dominated by tundra, rock, and snow and ice.
		The separation of Nunavut from the Northwest Territories began with a 1992 territorial referendum in which the electorate approved the move as part of the largest native land-claim settlement in Canadian history.
	www.bartleby.com /65/nu/Nunavut.html (452 words)

	cric.ca - Canada's Portal - Quick Guide (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Premier Paul Okalik was elected to the first Nunavut Legislative Assembly in February 1999.
		His selection at the March 5, 2004 leadership forum in the Nunavut Legislature is the first time that a sitting Premier has received a second term in the non-partisan consensus government system that is in place in Nunavut and the Northwest Territories.
		Okalik was first elected to the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut on March 5, 1999 and was subsequently voted in by his caucus colleagues to become the first Premier of Nunavut.
	www.cric.ca /en_html/guide/provinc_elections/nunavut_elec.html (284 words)

	Whitehorse Star Online
		Premier Joe Handley of the Northwest Territories said he’s not about to argue whether the consensus style of government that exists in the N.W.T. is superior to the party-style of government in the Yukon and other jurisdictions.
		Premier Dennis Fentie provided the dignitaries with a history of the territory, to the days of the Klondike Gold Rush and up through the decades of land claim negotiations which produced agreements with 11 of the Yukon’s 14 first nations.
		The northern premiers, said Handley, expect to be called premiers because they have all the duties and responsibilities of the provincial premiers, even if they do not have the same ownership and management authority over their lands and resources.
	www.whitehorsestar.com /auth.php?r=43296 (1021 words)

	Okalik (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		With regard to Nunavut's economy, the mining industry is poised to contribute a solid foundation for a strong and diversified economy.
		That means that Nunavut, with a population of about 30,000 and one of the areas of the country in most need of infrastructure development, is allotted a mere 1/16 of one per cent, of a nearly $2.5 billion program.
		While Nunavut is the least mapped region of Canada, the atmosphere surrounding the release of each new geological map is one of excitement and anticipation.
	www.mining.ca /english/publications/okalik.html (2096 words)

	Nunavut 99 - A Public Government
		The Nunavut territory comprises the area that roughly corresponds with traditional and contemporary Inuit use, along with the northern portions of the High Arctic islands and the islands of Ungava Bay, Hudson Bay, and James Bay that are not part of adjacent provinces.
		For example, the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement (NLCA) specifies that the number of Inuit employed in the public service be directly proportional to the number of Inuit in Nunavut society.
		For the residents of Nunavut, the creation of their own government is the product of many generations of insight, wisdom, and the ability to adapt to a world in constant flux.
	www.nunavut.com /nunavut99/english/public_gov.html (1306 words)

	University of Alberta Folio: Opinion \| April 6, 2001
		Paul Okalik, the Premier of Nunavut, is considering launching a Charter challenge against the federal government, claiming it is violating the Constitutional rights of the citizens of Canada's newest territory.
		Before the premier makes a decision on any challenge he must first find out exactly what the people of Nunavut are entitled to from the government, based on the actual contract for the creation of this territory.
		The premier may want to look at it from the perspective that the federal government has an obligation to deal with any province or territory because they all form a part of the country.
	www.ualberta.ca /~publicas/folio/38/15/opinion.html (976 words)

	Nunatsiaq News
		Nunavut MLAs have decided to wait a while before exploring the idea of a directly-elected premier.
		Although the NIC found public support for the idea of having a directly-elected Nunavut premier, they said that there is no clear consensus on exactly how that could be done.
		Nunavut Health Minister Ed Picco believes the premier should be elected directly by the people.
	www.nunatsiaq.com /archives/nunavut990625/nvt90625_01.html (541 words)

	Akitsiraq Law School
		Nunavut, legal education for Inuit would address the systemic barriers to Inuit employment, greatly improve the delivery and quality of services to the majority population, and meet the representative Inuit employment obligations as provided in the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement.
		Indeed, key to the success of Nunavut is the training and education of its beneficiaries in all sectors of the professional job market.
		The Society was founded to promote the establishment of a law school in Nunavut and it will remain an active partner through its role of ensuring that the school reflects the unique realities of the North and the priorities of the Inuit.
	www.law.uvic.ca /akits.html (1951 words)

	Equal Marriage for Same Sex Couples \| Legal \| Nunavut will recognize same-sex marriages
		Nunavut, an area of almost two million square kilometers (one-fifth of Canada's landmass) in the eastern Arctic, has become the first territory or province in Canada to recognize same-sex marriages solemnized outside of its borders while still refraining from enacting same-sex marriage for its own citizens.
		Although the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut is still waiting for Canada to pass a federal marriage law before it begins allowing same-sex marriages to be performed in its territory, residents who go elsewhere for a same-sex marriage will have all the rights and obligations of a married couple when they return to Nunavut's jurisdiction.
		The Premier of Nunavut announced his government would recognize same-sex marriages as the legislature debated whether to include sexual orientation in Bill 33, the Human Rights Act (the bill passed by a narrow margin of 10-8).
	www.samesexmarriage.ca /legal/nunavut.htm (617 words)

	Members (MLAs) - Legislative Assembly of Nunavut
		Okalik was first elected to the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut on March 5, 1999 and was subsequently voted in by his caucus colleagues to become the first Premier of Nunavut.
		His responsibilities as Premier have a tremendous impact on Nunavummiut and the growth of Nunavut.
		As an advocate for innovation and the development of Nunavutís economy he is committed to seeing Nunavummiut develop the skills needed to build their territory.
	www.assembly.nu.ca /english/members/bios/okalik.html (410 words)

	CNN - Canada carves new territory as Inuits celebrate - April 1, 1999
		Nunavut's flag will be raised for the first time Thursday afternoon.
		About 85 percent of Nunavut's 25,000 people are Inuit, as are 15 of the 19 candidates elected in February to the territorial legislature.
		Nunavut's premier-elect is Paul Okalik, a 34-year-old lawyer with no previous experience in political office.
	www.cnn.com /WORLD/americas/9904/01/canada.nunavut.01/index.html (460 words)

	Nunavut in a Nutshell
		While Nunavut's official recognition packs historical significance, the division of Canadian territory is not a new phenomenon.
		To ensure a smooth transition toward territory status, the federal government mandated Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated to ensure that the terms of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement were fulfiled.
		However, the new Nunavut premier has said existing regional and community organizations in the new territory, carved from the NWT, as well as staffing, will not suffer.
	www.carleton.ca /Capital_News/26031999/quirks_01.htm (1221 words)

	Canada School of the Public Service, Building Cross-Border Links: A Compendium of Canada-US Government Collaboration
		Nunavut’s connection with the US goes back to World War II when the US Army established its air base at Frobisher Bay, the capital of Nunavut, which was renamed Iqaluit in 1987.
		Nunavut interacts with the US mainly through international forums and organizations such as the Arctic Council, a high-level intergovernmental forum that provides a mechanism to address the common concerns and challenges faced by Arctic governments and people, such as the University of the Arctic, the Arctic Human Development Report, and the Arctic Climate Impact Assessment.
		Nunavut’s intergovernmental relations are co-ordinated by the Premier of Nunavut who, inter alia, is Minister of Executive and Intergovernmental Affairs.
	www.myschool-monecole.gc.ca /Research/publications/html/p128/39_e.html (1050 words)

	BBC News \| AMERICAS \| New territory born in Canada
		About 85% of Nunavut's population is Inuit, and the new government owes much to the Inuit tradition.
		Nunavut's leaders are warning their people not to expect too much improvement too quickly.
		But after decades of governance by non-Aboriginals thousands of kilometres away, many Nunavut residents say there is new hope for their future and good reason for celebration.
	news.bbc.co.uk /hi/english/world/americas/newsid_309000/309194.stm (267 words)

	CTV.ca - MLAs elect Paul Okalik premier of Nunavut- CTV News, Shows and Sports -- Canadian Television
		— Paul Okalik was elected the premier of Nunavut Friday after a bruising campaign that added religion and cultural values to the eastern Arctic's usual concerns about housing, jobs and health.
		Under Nunavut's consensus form of government, MLAs who were elected in the Feb. 16 election choose the premier and cabinet from among themselves.
		Many of Nunavut's more than 26,000 residents viewed the election as their first chance to grade the government on its performance since the territory was formed in April 1999 after decades of land claims negotiations with the federal government.
	www.ctv.ca /servlet/ArticleNews/print/CTVNews/1078521447598_73930647?hub=CTVNewsAt11&subhub=PrintStory (698 words)

	Nunavut - MSN Encarta
		Introduction; Physical Geography; Economic Activities; The People of Nunavut; Culture and Education ; Recreation; Government; History
		Residents of Nunavut elect one member to the Canadian House of Commons to represent their interests in Ottawa (see Canadian Parliament).
		What to do when changing your major isn't an option.
	encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_761554898_7/Nunavut.html (581 words)

	Resources - Knowing more of Nunavut - 09 August 2001 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Paul Okalik, Premier of Nunavut, and provocative Aboriginal leader Noel Pearson.
		Nunavut, the newest expression of Canada's efforts to put it right, took longer than many Inuit and many Canadians thought it ought to, but has become a powerful symbol of the way it should be done.
		Nunavut is the self-governing homeland of the Inuit, which covers one fifth of Canada.
	www.brisinst.org.au /resources/brisinst_nunavut.html (525 words)

	Government of Canada Supports Law School in Nunavut (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Premier Okalik is Honourary Chair of the Akitsiraq Law School Society.
		With Nunavut, there is a possibility for genuine, exciting involvement in setting the course for our own education and future," said Akitsiraq President Siobhan Arnatsiaq-Murphy.
		Assisting the people of Nunavut to obtain culturally appropriate post-secondary education is an important part of the Government of Canada's strategy to help increase and maintain Inuit employment at representative levels, in accord with the 1993 Nunavut Land Claims Agreement.
	canada.justice.gc.ca /en/news/nr/2000/doc_25609.html (435 words)

	communitybuilders.nsw: Be a Community Builder: Symposium 2001 - Premier Paul Okalik (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Paul Okalik was chosen by his peers as the first Premier of Nunavut on March 5, 1999.
		NUNAVUT The territory of Nunavut, (pronounced "Noo-navoot") located in the Arctic, is the newest member of the Canadian federation, formed in April 1999.
		Nunavut's lesson that Aboriginal people can regain control of their world offers a powerful message of hope.
	www.communitybuilders.nsw.gov.au /builder/leaders/s2001_okalik.html (422 words)

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