How is Inuktitut written in Nunavut?

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In Nunavut, Inuktitut is written using two primary systems:

Roman letters: This system is used for various dialects, including Inuinnaqtun, which is spoken in western Nunavut and recognized by the territorial government as one of its four official languages.1
Syllabic system: This system was developed in the 19th century by European missionaries. It was originally designed for the Ojibwa and Cree languages before being introduced to the Inuit of the eastern Arctic in 1855, where it remains in use today.12