Passing of Rankin Inlet elder recognized

Rankin Inlet North MLA Tagak Curley told the legislature about the recent death of a beloved community elder, Elisapee Karlik, on Feb. 8.

“She is the wife of Pierre Karlik, they have children, and they are a family that the people of Nunavut should envy,” Curley said.

The Karliks were greatly appreciated, Curley said, for the counsel they offered young people on family issues and marriage.

“When we lost her, the whole community of Rankin Inlet felt the loss, and not only our community of Rankin Inlet, but also the other communities,” Curley said.