Photo: Rick Hansen honoured by Iqaluit firefighters

Iqaluit firefighters honour Rick Hansen, the Man in Motion, with a souvenir T-shirt Sept. 25, at a community event held at Nakasuk School. Hansen, a renowned paralympian and activist for the rights of the disabled, is visiting Iqaluit Sept. 25 and Sept. 26. “Stay strong. Never give up on your dreams,” Hansen said. He also praised the work of Iqaluit firefighters and emergency responders, and honoured Naiomie Hanson-Akavak and Nicole Paniapakoochoo of Iqaluit for being “difference makers.” (PHOTO BY JIM BELL)