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Territory of Nunavut
Iqaluit, Nunavut
Grant of Arms, Supporters and Flag
March 31, 1999
Vol. III, p. 293
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Blazon
Flag
Per pale Or and Argent overall an inuksuk Gules in sinister canton a mullet (niqirtsuituq) Azure;
Symbolism
Flag
The colors blue and yellow symbolize the riches of the land, sea and sky. Red is a reference to Canada. The Inuksuk (centered) symbolizes stone monuments which guide people on the land, and also marks sacred and other special places. The star is the Niqirtsuituq (North Star), and the traditional guide for navigation. The North Star is also symbolic of the leadership of the elders in the community.