An Expression of Inuit Unity and Regional Diversity

The new Celebrating Inuit Nunangat commemorative $2 circulation coin invites all people living in Canada to celebrate and learn more about Inuit Nunangat, as well as the distinct ways of life and rich and vital culture of Inuit.

Inuit Nunangat means the Inuit homeland in Canada. It is an extensive area that encompasses approximately 40 per cent of Canada’s land area and over 70 per cent of its coastlines. Of the approximately 70,000 Inuit in Canada, the majority live in Inuit Nunangat which consists of four regions - Nunatsiavut, Nunavik, Nunavut, and the Inuvialuit Settlement Region - each of which has an Inuit treaty organization that supports Inuit rights to this land and to self-determination.

Influenced by the geography of their homeland, which finds unique expression throughout its four regions, Inuit in Canada live in concert with the land and sea that surrounds them, and it serves as a source from which they draw unity, strength, resilience, and identity.

At once an expression of Inuit unity and regional diversity, the commemorative $2 circulation coin combines the art of four Inuit artists, each representing one of the four regions of Inuit Nunangat - a first for a Canadian circulation coin.

The Mint was honoured to facilitate the coin design’s creation with Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, providing a cooperative space for the artists to combine their individual expressions to form a shared vision. Together, we invite all people living in Canada to learn about Inuit Nunangat, its distinct ways of life, vibrant culture, and rich heritage through this special 2024 commemorative circulation coin.

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