Question

the canadian government created the new territory of nunavut in order to a re - create the pre - 1912 boundary of quebec b recognize the territorial rights of indigenous people in the area c facilitate the exploration of mineral resources in the northwest territories d grant autonomy to the cree and mohawk people living in eastern canada e guarantee canadian fishing rights in the atlantic ocean

Explanation:

The creation of Nunavut was a significant step to recognize the territorial rights and self - governance of the Inuit (indigenous people) in that region. Option A is incorrect as Nunavut's creation has nothing to do with Quebec's pre - 1912 boundary. Option C is wrong because it was not for mineral exploration in the Northwest Territories. Option D is incorrect as Nunavut is in the north, not related to Cree and Mohawk in eastern Canada. Option E is wrong as Nunavut is not related to Atlantic fishing rights.

Answer:

B. recognize the territorial rights of indigenous people in the area