Order of Nunavut
| Order of Nunavut | |
|---|---|
Awarded by the Commissioner of Nunavut | |
| Type | Territorial order |
| Eligibility | All current and former residents of the territory (or the territory which became Nunavut) who are not elected representatives in government |
| Awarded for | Outstanding contribution to the cultural, social, or economic well-being of Nunavut. |
| Status | Currently constituted |
| Chancellor | Nellie Kusugak |
| Grades (w/ post-nominals) | Member (O.Nu.) |
| Established | 2010 |
The Order of Nunavut is a civilian honour for merit in the Canadian territory of Nunavut. Instituted in 2010 it is the highest honour which can be bestowed by the Government of Nunavut. It is intended to honour current and former residents of the territory (or the territory which became Nunavut).
Creation and History
The Order was created by the passage of the Order of Nunavut Act in late 2009. The award is modeled on the other Orders of the Canadian Provinces. Inductees are entitled to use the postnominal letters "O.Nu.".[1] While all Canadian provinces have their own distinct and officially recognized honours systems, the territories of Canada do not. In addition to the Order of Nunavut, Yukon Territory has the Yukon Territory Order of Polaris. As of 2015 the Order is not included in the Canadian order of precedence.
Eligibility and Advisory Committee
A maximum of three individuals may be inducted by the Commissioner of Nunavut each year. An advisory committee consisting of the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut, the Senior Judge of the Nunavut Court of Justice and the President of Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated. Like other Provincial Orders active politicians and judges cannot be appointed to the Order while in office.[1] Like the National Order of Quebec the award is presented in the territories Parliament. Although the Commissioner of the territory bestows the award, he or she is not automatically a Member of the Order ex-officio.
Members
The following is a list a Members of the Order
- 2011
- Reverend Michael Gardener, C.M.
- Mark Kalluak, C.M.
- Jose Amaujaq Kusugak
- 2012
- Kenojuak Ashevak, C.C.
- Charlie Panigoniak
- 2013
- Jimmy Akavak,
- Louis Angalik Sr.
- Davidee Arnakak.
- 2014
- John Amagoalik
- 2015
References
- 1 2 "Order of Nunavut". Legislative Assembly of Nunavut. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
- 1 2 3 "3 new members join Order of Nunavut at Iqaluit ceremony". CBC News. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
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