Remembering Martha Ningeogak

We would like to thank all the people who supported Martha Ningeogak’s family during her time in Ottawa’s General Hospital and in Iqaluit. Martha passed away peacefully on February 24, 2006 in Iqaluit.

She was a woman full of life, and always had a smile on her face. She had a strong imagination and was creative with her hands. She taught everyone to live life to fullest; she will be missed by many people.

So many people supported Martha, I would like to specifically thank Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. in their Rankin Inlet and Iqaluit offices, the doctors and staff of Ottawa’s General Hospital and in Iqaluit — they treated her with the utmost respect and care — the staff of Larga Baffin, and to Sheila Nuyalia for her continued support to Martha, who was her best friend. I spent quite a bit of time with Martha at the Ottawa hospital. She was not afraid to leave this world, and wanted people to live happy lives. She will be everybody’s angel!

Thank you from the extended family and friends of Martha Ningeogak to everyone in Nunavut and Ottawa.

Saata S. Kootoo
Ottawa