1999 in Nunavut

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.com

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.