GN appoints new IQ advisory council

The Government of Nunavut appointed the second council of the Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit Katimajiit.

The role of the council is to provide advice to the government so its operations reflect Inuit traditional knowledge.

The newly appointed members are: Elik Tologanak of Cambridge Bay; Arnaoyok Alookee of Taloyoak; Jimmy Muckpak of Arviat; Simon Nattaq of Iqaluit; Percy Pikuyak of Hall Beach; Cecelia Angotialuk of Repulse Bay; Jaycopie Ikalujuaq of Clyde River; and Peeturusi Kaapi of Pangnirtung.
Louis Tapardjuk, minister of culture, language, elders and youth, made the announcement on Sept. 7.