Coat of arms of Nunavut

A coat of arms is like a special picture that represents something important to a place or a group of people. Nunavut is a special place in Canada where many Inuit people live. The Nunavut coat of arms is a picture that shows some things that are very important to the Inuit people who live there.

In the middle of the coat of arms, there is a picture of a qulliq, which is like a big, round lamp made of stone or clay that Inuit people use to light and warm their homes. The qulliq is surrounded by four round shapes that represent the four seasons of the year: spring, summer, fall, and winter. These seasons are important in Nunavut because the weather changes a lot throughout the year and affects how people live and work.

Above the qulliq, there are two hands holding an inukshuk. An inukshuk is a special kind of structure that the Inuit people make out of rocks. It looks like a person and is used to show the way or mark a special place. The two hands holding the inukshuk represent the two main groups of people who live in Nunavut: the Inuit people and the non-Inuit people. They work together to make Nunavut a special and happy place to live.

Around the outside of the picture, there are special symbols called "tupiqs" that represent traditional Inuit tents. They show the long history of the Inuit people and their connection to the land and nature. The words "Nunavut" and "Nunavut, Our Land, Our Strength" are also included in the picture to remind everyone that the coat of arms represents the strength, beauty, and uniqueness of Nunavut and its people.