Grade 9 · Social Studies · Unit 2 of 3
Land Claim Institutions
Who does what under the land claims agreement.
What your child practises
Covers the boards and organizations created under the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement. Names can change, so check nti.nu.ca and gov.nu.ca.
Nunavut Curriculum approved guide: Nunavut Land Claims Agreement, Civics and economics · the institutions of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement
Sample questions
A taste of this unit. In the app, questions change every time and get easier or harder to match your child.
Question 1
Which association represents Inuit in the Kivalliq?
- Inuit Heritage Trust
- Kitikmeot Inuit Association
- Qikiqtani Inuit Association
- Kivalliq Inuit Association
Kivalliq Inuit Association
Hint: Match the region.
Question 2
Which board makes land use plans under the land claim?
- Nunavut Surface Rights Tribunal
- Nunavut Arbitration Board
- Nunavut Water Board
- Nunavut Planning Commission
Nunavut Planning Commission
Hint: Plans guide how land is used.
Question 3
Which board regulates the use of water?
- Nunavut Impact Review Board
- Inuit Heritage Trust
- Nunavut Water Board
- Nunavut Planning Commission
Nunavut Water Board
Hint: It issues water licences.
Question 4
Inuit-owned lands are managed by…
- The Arctic Council
- Parks Canada only
- Hamlet councils
- Inuit organizations
Inuit organizations
Hint: Inuit hold title to those lands.
Question 5
Which association represents Inuit in the Qikiqtani region?
- Kivalliq Inuit Association
- Nunavut Teachers' Association
- Qikiqtani Inuit Association
- Kitikmeot Inuit Association
Qikiqtani Inuit Association
Hint: Each region has an association.
Question 6
What is the goal of Inuit employment in government?
- To end all jobs
- To close departments
- To have a workforce that reflects the Inuit population
- To hire only visitors
To have a workforce that reflects the Inuit population
Hint: The agreement aims for representative employment.