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In the crest, the iglu represents the traditional life of the people and the means of survival. It also symbolises the assembled members of the Legislature meeting together for the good of Nunavut. The Royal Crown symbolises public government for all the people of Nunavut and the equivalent status of Nunavut with other territories and provinces in Canadian Confederation. | In the crest, the iglu represents the traditional life of the people and the means of survival. It also symbolises the assembled members of the Legislature meeting together for the good of Nunavut. The Royal Crown symbolises public government for all the people of Nunavut and the equivalent status of Nunavut with other territories and provinces in Canadian Confederation. | ||
The supporters, a <I>tuktu</I> (caribou) and <I>qilalugaq tugaalik</I> (narwhal), are land and sea animals that are part of the rich natural heritage of Nunavut and provide sustenance for people.The compartment at the base is composed of land and sea, and features three important species of Arctic wild flowers.The motto, in Inuktitut means "NUNAVUT OUR STRENGTH". | |||
The supporters, a <I>tuktu</I> (caribou) and <I>qilalugaq tugaalik</I> (narwhal), are land and sea animals that are part of the rich natural heritage of Nunavut and provide sustenance for people. | |||
The compartment at the base is composed of land and sea, and features three important species of Arctic wild flowers. | |||
The motto, in Inuktitut means "NUNAVUT OUR STRENGTH". | |||
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