New members for Qulliit women’s group

Kathy Hanson has been appointed as the new president of the Qulliit Nunavut Status of Women Council for a term running until Sept. 19, 2007.

Leona Aglukkaq, the minister responsible for the status of women, made the announcement on Wednesday.

She also announced one new board member. Anne Isnor of Cambridge Bay will serve a two-year term.

Isnor joins the current board members Celine Ningark (Kugaaruk), Meeka Mearns (Pangnirtung), Catherine Pilakapi (Rankin Inlet), Christine Ekidlak (Sanikiluaq), Annie Napayok (Whale Cove), Anouyok Alookee (Taloyoak) and Rhoda Ungalaq (Iqaluit).

Qulliit’s mandate is to work for the equality of all women in Nunavut through advice to government, research, public education and advocacy.