Events from the year 1999 in the Canadian territory of Nunavut.
Politics
Prime Minister: Paul Okalik Commissioner: Helen Maksagak Legislature: 1st Nunavut Legislature
Events Founding of the French-speaking portal Nordicité.comFédération des communautés francophones et acadienne du Canada 2009, p. 11
February February 15: First Nunavut general election.
April April 1: Nunavut joins the Confederation as the 3rd Canadian territory. Paul Okalik becomes the first of the prime ministers of Nunavut. Quttiktuq Member of Parliament Levi Barnabas becomes the first Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut.
September
Completion of the Legislative Building of Nunavut in Iqaluit.
Births February 1: Christianne West, curling player.
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