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Nunavut Genealogy and Family History

Very few genealogy resources exist for the Canadian territory of Nunavut, as prior to April 1, 1999 it was a part of the Northwest Territories. Try these Nunavut genealogy records, databases, and resources to learn more about your ancestors.

Nunavut, Canada Genealogy Forum

Search for your surname or post a query in this free genealogy forum devoted to Nunavut ancestry. From GenForum.

Inuktitut Language

An excellent overview of Inuktitut, the language of Inuit, and the survival of minority languages.

The Government of Nunavut

The official Web site of the territory government.  It includes a chronology of events leading up to the territory's formation, as well as information on the flag and coat of arms. In English, French, Inuinnaqtun, and Inuktitut.

Nunavut: The Early Years

Learn more about the history of Inuit and earlier northern inhabitants in this excellent article.

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