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Makivik Sends Condolences on Passing of Simeonie Nalukturuk
April 25, 2022 – Montreal, Quebec – Makivik Corporation wishes to acknowledge the passing of accomplished Nunavik leader Simeonie Nalukturuk. Simeonie had a long history of representing his fellow Nunavimmiut in many capacities; His first elected position was as President of the Community Council in Inukjuak in 1972 and later as Mayor, he also held […]
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Impact of residential schools: A flurry of potential burial sites discovered
Kahnawake, March 2, 2022 — Quebec Native Women (QNW) is saddened by the discovery of 169 potential graves on the site of a former residential school in Alberta. QNW supports the Kapawe’no First Nation as well as all those who are also continuing their research on their territory, such as the Williams Lakes Nation in […]
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‘My dad knew how to do everything:’ 3 Elders die in Unamen Shipu following COVID-19 outbreak – APTN News
Feb 16, 2022 The Innu community of Unamen Shipu, also known as La Romaine, was recently rocked with a COVID-19 outbreak, leading to the death of three Elders. One of them, Ambroise “Apenuen” Lalo wasn’t able to get the medical attention he required in time, says the family. According to Alexi Lalo, Apenuen’s son, the family worked hard […]
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Makivik sends its deepest condolences to the family of former Cree Nation of Eeyou Istchee First lady Sophie Happyjack Bosum
Kuujjuaq, Nunavik – On behalf of Makivik Corporation and the Inuit of Nunavik, the President of Makivik, Pita Aatami respectfully extended his sincere condolences to former Grand Chief Dr, Abel Bosum on the passing of his wife Mrs. Sophie Happyjack Bosum. The Cree Nation of Eeyou Istchee and the community of Ouje-Bougoumou have lost a […]
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Makivik saddened to learn of the passing of long-time employee Bern Pennee
January 26, 2022 – Kuujjuaq, Nunavik – Makivik Corporation’s Executive, Board Members and Staff send their deepest condolences to the family of former employee Bern Pennee. Bern Pennee began his service to the Inuit of Nunavik when he joined NQIA at the young age of 30 and was with Makivik at its inception in 1978. […]
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MCK offers condolences on passing of Norma Delaronde
(Kahnawake – 26, Tsothohrhkó:wa/January 2022) The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke wishes to offer its sincerest condolences on the passing of Norma Delaronde, who entered the spirit world at the age of 90 on Thursday, January 20th. Norma, a mother of 11, grandmother of 31, great-grandmother of 43, and great-great-grandmother of 10, was the matriarch of […]
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Makivik saddened by the unfortunate passing of Elisapee Pootoogook
November 17, 2021 – Montreal, Quebec – Makivik is saddened to learn of Elisapee Pootoogook’s death and send their deepest condolences to her family and friends. Her death highlights once again the severe lack of services that homeless Inuit face in Montreal’s urban centre. If Inuit like Elisapee had access to culturally adapted services and […]
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MCK remembers contributions to Kanien’kehá:ka language efforts of the late John Moshal
Kahnawake – 28, Kenténha/October 2021) The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke wishes to offer condolences to the family of the late John Moshal, who died earlier this week in London, England. Mr. Moshal had a long relationship with Kahnawà:ke through his long association with Microgaming, a world leader in gaming software development. A noted philanthropist, since […]
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MCK pays tribute to Edward J. Cross on his passing
(Kahnawake – 14, Kenténha/October 2021) The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke wishes to offer its sincerest condolences to the family, friends and former colleagues of Edward J. Cross, who passed away earlier this week. Mr. Cross had a profound effect on the community as an educator. During the formative years of the Kahnawà:ke education system, his […]
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Message of condolences on the passing of Grand Chief John Boudrias
Nemaska, Eeyou Istchee – It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Grand Chief John Boudrias of the Algonquin Anishinabeg Nation yesterday evening. On behalf of the Cree Nation, we wish to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of late Grand Chief John Boudrias. Our hearts go out […]
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