1999 in Nunavut

Events from the year 1999 in the Canadian territory of Nunavut.

Politics

• Prime Minister: Paul Okalik
• Commissioner: Helen Maksagak
• Legislature: 1st Nunavut Legislature

Events

• Founding of the French-speaking portal Nordicité.com

February

• February 15: First Nunavut general election.

April

• April 1:
• Nunavut joins the Confederation as the 3rd Canadian territory.
• Paul Okalik becomes the first of the prime ministers of Nunavut.
• Quttiktuq Member of Parliament Levi Barnabas becomes the first Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut.

September

• Completion of the Legislative Building of Nunavut in Iqaluit.

Births

• February 1: Christianne West, curling player.

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