Human Rights Act (Nunavut)

The Human Rights Act (French: Loi sur les droits de la personne) is a law passed by the Legislature of the territory of Nunavut, located in the northern regions of Canada. The act is similar to the human rights laws passed by the Parliament of Canada and the provinces and other territories, but is unique in incorporating traditional Inuit teachings, known as Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, as a guiding principle of the legislation. The act is also consistent with the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement. The act ended Nunavut's status as the only jurisdiction in Canada at that time without human rights protections for gay, lesbian and bisexual residents.