Commissioner of Nunavut

Diamond Jubilee Medals Awarded
Iqaluit, Nunavut


Senator Dennis Patterson, Federal Minister and MP Leona Aglukkaq, Commissioner Edna Elias and Premier Eva Aariak presented Diamond Jubilee Medals to nine Nunavummiut who were recognized for their individual contributions to the well-being of Nunavummiut and Nunavut, at a ceremony last night in Iqaluit

    Recipients:
    Jimmy Akavak (RCMP)
    Ann Meekitjuk Hanson, Order of Canada
    Anguti Johnson (Youth)
    Dr. Sandy MacDonald (Medical / Community Service)
    Josh Qaummariaq (Youth, Music)
    Don Sinclair-Chenier (Community Service)
    Sheila Watt-Cloutier, Order of Canada
    David Wilman (Humanitarian / Community Service
    Chris Wilson (Community Service)