Nunavut Day is an annual celebration that marks the passing of two acts by the Canadian Parliament in 1993; which led to the official split of Nunavut from the Northwest Territories – becoming a Canadian territory in 1999.
Nunavut Day is celebrated in Nunavut on the 9th of July, where it is a public holiday associated with numerous events, such as communal meals, public speeches, dances, and spreading knowledge apropos Nunavut’s history and culture. Not to mention, on this day, winners of the Nunavut Day Cultural and Academic Grants are declared and awarded grants to improve their skills and facilitate their academic research and studies.