Commissioner mourns the loss of Jobie Nutarak

To the People of Nunavut;

We are saddened and mourn the loss of our friend Jobie Nutarak, MLA, Speaker of the House from Pond Inlet, who died suddenly on Saturday, April 22, 2006.

Our prayers and love go to his widow Joanna, sons and daughters Dennis, Harvey, Angela, Melanie and Mark, grandchildren Bradley and Caroline.

In the short time I’ve known Jobie, he welcomed me, showed genuine friendship and respect. When I needed advice on Inuktitut terms or proper ways to say things, he was always willing to share his extensive knowledge. I will surely miss him. I am fortunate to have lived the same time as he did in this world.

We are thinking of his family members, relatives, friends and all the community members of Pond Inlet. We face a huge loss and we are very sorry.

Ann Meekitjuk Hanson
Commissioner of Nunavut
and Mr. Robert Hanson