Nunavut

Flag of Nunavut
Adopted	April 1, 1999
Designed by	(unknown)
Proportions	9:16

The flag of Nunavut is split into two equal vertical sections, yellow at the hoist, white at the fly. In the center of the flag, and making a border between the yellow and white, is a stylized red inuksuk with black borders. In the upper fly canton of the flag is a blue five-pointed star, facing towards the hoist.

Symbolism

The inuksuk is a symbol of Nunavut. Yellow, white, and blue represent the land, sea, and sky. Red and white are the colors of the Canadian flag. The star represents Polaris, the North Star.

Nickname

• The Nunavut Inuksuk