Language: Chipewyan, Cree, English, French, Gwich'in, Inuinnaqtun, Inuktitut, Inuvialuktun, North Slavey, South Slavey, Tlich YatiƬ
Largest Cities: (by population) Yellowknife, Inuvik, Fort McPherson, Norman Wells, Tuktoyaktuk
Name: The name was originally used to describe lands
in the west and north of what is now modern-day Canada. Even though
parts of those lands were merged into other provinces, the original name
remains.
Note: The Canadian Confederation, or the birth of Canada
as a recognized nation, took place on July 1, 1867, and originally
included the provinces of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Ontario and
Quebec.
Religion: Catholic (46%), Anglican Church of Canada (15%), United Church of Canada (6%), others