Disk Numbers Imposed

1941AD

1900–1950

The Government of Canada begins issuing personal identification numbers to all Inuit in Canada. Each person receives a disc with their number stamped on it and is expected to wear it at all times.

Disc #W3-803, issued to the late Emma Gruben of Tuktuuyaqtuuq. Photo credit: PWNHC/Accession #2004.5.072.