Bert Rose remembers April 1, 1999 rather vividly because he spent more than a year preparing for it.

While working for the Nunavut Implementation Commission, John Amagoalik and Simon Awa approached him and asked if heSA国际影视传媒檇 organize events for the day Nunavut would be recognized as an independent territory.

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When April 1 arrived, he got right down to business at midnight, taking part in the appointment of a judge so Nunavut had an official legal structure.

After a short sleep, Rose was us up and off to IqaluitSA国际影视传媒檚 Forward Operating Location, which became a bustling hub that day.

One of the six hangars hosted Prime Minister Jean Chretien and Gov.-Gen. Romeo LeBlanc. Another one was transformed into a theatre and television studio. A traditional dance was held in another, a modern dance in yet another.

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The party lasted until about 2:30 a.m. the following morning.

Rose says creating a new territory within the Canadian federation was no small feat.
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