The Order of the Northwest Territories celebrated its first seven inductees during a ceremony in October 2015.
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Four residents to be inducted into Order of the NWT this month

Mike Gibbins
By Mike Gibbins

Four NWT residents will be inducted into the Order of the Northwest Territories during a public ceremony at the end of the month.

Established in 2013, the Order recognizes individuals who have served with the greatest distinction and excelled in a field that benefits people of the territory or elsewhere.

Read: Summary of 2015 recipients (pdf)

It is the highest honour awarded to NWT residents. Last year, seven people – including former NWT Commissioner George Tuccaro – were the first to be inducted.

A maximum of ten people may receive the Order in the first two years and up to three may be inducted in subsequent years.

Recipients this year include:

  • Ms. Nellie Cournoyea
  • Mrs. Jan Stirling
  • Mr. Anthony W. J. Whitford
  • Dr. Marie Wilson

2016 recipients will be inducted into the Order of the Northwest Territories during a public ceremony at the legislature on June 29.

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