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Advisory Council Announces Appointments to the Order of Nunavut

IQALUIT, Nunavut (March 19, 2018) - Speaker of the Legislative Assembly and Chairperson of the Order of Nunavut Advisory Council Joe Enook today announced that Betty Brewster and Ludy Pudluk will be this year’s recipients of the Order of Nunavut.

On January 1, 2010, The Order of Nunavut Act came into force. The objective of the Order is to recognize individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the territory. The Order is the highest honour of Nunavut and takes precedence over all other orders, decorations or medals conferred by the Government of Nunavut.

Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Announces Designation of New Languages Commissioner of Nunavut

IQALUIT, Nunavut (June 15, 2017) - Speaker of the Legislative Assembly George Qulaut today announced that a formal motion will be moved at the next sitting of the House to appoint Ms. Helen Klengenberg of Kugluktuk as Languages Commissioner of Nunavut for a five-year term of office. The 3rd Session of the 4th Legislative Assembly reconvenes on September 12, 2017.

Order of Nunavut Investiture Ceremony to be held on February 28, 2017

IQALUIT, Nunavut (February 14, 2017) - Speaker of the Legislative Assembly and Chairperson of the Order of Nunavut Advisory Council George Qulaut today announced that Mr. Louie Kamookak, Ms. Ellen Hamilton and Mr. Red Pedersen will be invested into the Order of Nunavut at a ceremony to be held on Tuesday, February 28, 2017, at 7:00pm (EST) in the Chamber of the Legislative Assembly.

2016 Speaker’s Youth Parliament to be Televised Live across Nunavut

IQALUIT, Nunavut (November 23, 2016) - The Honourable George Qulaut, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut, today announced that the 6th Speaker’s Youth Parliament will be televised live across the territory on local community cable stations and direct-to-home satellite service on the Bell (channel 513) and Shaw (channel 289 – classic / channel 489 – new lineup) networks.

Speaker’s Statement on the Passing of John Ningark

IQALUIT, Nunavut (November 17, 2016) - Speaker of the Legislative Assembly George Qulaut today issued the following statement:

“I am saddened today to learn of the passing of former Member John Ningark, who represented his constituents for many years with dignity and distinction. Our deepest sympathies go out to his family.”

The flags of the communities of Naujaat and Kugaaruk have been half-masted at the Legislative Assembly in his honour, as have the national and territorial flags.

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