Honouring Jose: Order of Nunavut presented to Kusugak family in Rankin Inlet
Written by Nunavut Arctic College with photos from Dorothy Tootoo-
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In the above photo, joining Commissioner Elias for the presentation are: Nellie and Jose's granddaughter, Cadet Tatonya Autut, their daughter Aliisa Autut, Nellie Kusugak, granddaughter Cpl Desiree Autut and Speaker of the House Hunter Tootoo.
Dorothy Tootoo
This week, the Order of Nunavut was presented to the late Jose Kusugak in Rankin Inlet.
In recognition of his accomplishments and service, the Order of Nunavut was presented to Jose’s wife Nellie and members of the Kusugak family by the Hon. Edna Elias Commissioner of Nunavut and the Hon. Hunter Tootoo, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.
In the above photo, joining Commissioner Elias for the presentation are: Nellie and Jose's granddaughter, Cadet Tatonya Autut, their daughter Aliisa Autut, Nellie Kusugak, granddaughter Cpl Desiree Autut and Speaker of the House Hunter Tootoo.
As the Chair of the Arctic College Board of Governors, Jose Kusugak was deeply committed to building a strong College for the people of Nunavut. He joins Rev. Mike Gardener of Iqaluit and the late Mark Kalluak of Arviat as the first recipients of Nunavut’s highest honour.
The Board of Governors, staff and students of Nunavut Arctic College extend our sincere congratulations to Nellie and her family on this special occasion. He is deeply missed.