Events

IQALUIT, Nunavut (March 12, 2019) - Speaker of the Legislative Assembly and Chairperson of the Order of Nunavut Advisory Council Joe Enook today announced that Mr. Zacharias Kunuk, O.C. will be this year’s recipient of the Order of Nunavut.

On January 1, 2010, The Order of Nunavut Act came into force. The objective of the Order is to recognize individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the territory. The Order is the highest honour of Nunavut and takes precedence over all other orders, decorations or medals conferred by the Government of Nunavut.

The Office of the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut is requesting proposals for the provision of the services of Law Clerk and Parliamentary Counsel.

The Law Clerk and Parliamentary Counsel is an Officer of the House. The position acts as legal counsel to the Management and Services Board, the Office of the Speaker, Members of the Legislative Assembly, Standing and Special Committees, Caucuses and the Office of the Clerk in the performance of their respective duties.

IQALUIT, Nunavut (March 30, 2019) - Deputy Speaker Simeon Mikkungwak today issued the following statement:

“It is my sad duty to announce the passing of Speaker Joe Enook, who left us yesterday following a short illness. My colleagues and I take comfort in knowing that his beloved wife, Mary, was with him at the end. Speaker Enook served his constituents with passion, and represented our institution with dignity. Our thoughts are with Joe’s family and the entire community of Pond Inlet.”

Premier Joe Savikataaq said: