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Nunavut Flag: Meaning and History

Embroidered flag patch — Nunavut

History of the flag

The Nunavut flag was adopted in 1999, on the day the autonomous Inuit territory was created within Canada.

It was designed in collaboration with Inuit artists to reflect the region's culture and environment.

What do the elements of the flag mean?

  • The red inukshuk is a traditional Inuit symbol of guidance and balance between man and nature.

  • The Blue Star represents the North Star that guides communities.

  • Yellow represents sunlight and natural resources.

  • White evokes snow and the purity of the northern Canadian landscape.

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