Committee will choose Nunavut symbols

IQALUIT — The Nunavut Implementation Committee this week announced the make-up of a committee that will make final recomendations on a a flag and coat of arms for Nunavut.

The symbols selection committee will screen submissions made to them on a flag and coat of arms for Nunavut, and then recommend two final options to the Chief Herald of Canada.

The symbols selection committee is made up of: Meeka Kilabuk, an NIC commissioner based in Iqaluit; John Amagoalik, the NIC’s chief commissioner; Jose Kusugak, the president of NTI; Kananginak Pootoogok, a well-known carver from Cape Dorset; Thomas Iksiraq of Baker Lake; Nick Sikkuarq of Pelly Bay; and Robert Watt of the office of the Governor General of Canada.

Meeka Kilabuk is the chairperson of the symbols selection committee. They’ll meet at the end of March to screen submissions.

The final decision will be made by the Chief Herald of Canada.