Nunatsiavut Assembly Building facts for kids
The Nunatsiavut Assembly Building is a very important place in Hopedale, Newfoundland and Labrador. It's where the Nunatsiavut Assembly meets to make decisions for the people of Nunatsiavut. This building is like the parliament or legislature for the Nunatsiavut government, which is a special self-governing region for Inuit people in Labrador, Canada.
The building first opened its doors in 2012. Before that, the Assembly met in different temporary places in Hopedale. This new building became their first permanent home since the Assembly started in 2008. You can find the building on Nanuk Hill, close to the Amos Comenius Memorial School.
Quick facts for kids Nunatsiavut Assembly Building |
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| Architectural style | Postmodern with influences from Inuit and Moravian mission architecture |
| Town or city | Hopedale, Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Country | Canada |
| Client | Government of Nunatsiavut |
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| Architect | Inuit Canadian Consultants Limited |
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Inside the Assembly Building
The Nunatsiavut Assembly Building has a lot of space, about 929 square metres (10,000 square feet). It has many different rooms for various purposes:
- Nunatsiavut Assembly Chambers - This is the main room where the members of the Legislative Assembly meet to discuss and vote on laws and decisions.
- Assembly Caucus Room - A smaller meeting room for groups of members.
- Nunatsiavut Government offices - Offices for people who work for the Nunatsiavut government.
- Assembly members offices - Private offices for the elected members of the Assembly.
There is also a big common room. This room is used for many different things. It hosts community events and public meetings. Sometimes, the Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Justice uses it for provincial court sessions.
Building Design and Culture
The building's design is very special. It mixes modern styles with traditional Inuit and Moravian Church influences. The front of the building looks like an Igloo, topped with a half-dome shape.
The back of the building looks similar to the nearby Hopedale Moravian Mission Complex. It has windows and a steeple like the mission. But instead of a cross, the steeple has a large green Inuksuk on top. An Inuksuk is a stone landmark built by Inuit people.
Other parts of the building also show Labrador Inuit culture. For example, the floors are tiled with labradorite, a beautiful stone found in Labrador. Inside the Assembly Chambers, the members sit at a table shaped like an ulu. An ulu is a traditional knife used by Inuit women.
Other Government Buildings
- Nunatsiavut Government Head Office - This building holds the main administrative offices for the Nunatsiavut Government. It is located in Nain, Newfoundland and Labrador.
See also
- Confederation Building (Newfoundland and Labrador)
- Legislative Building of Nunavut
