NR 02-12 SIM ENG Simms Appointed.doc

(May 21, 2002 – IQALUIT, Nunavut) John Lamb, Chief Executive Officer of Nunavut Tunngavik Inc (NTI), has announced the appointment of Jacqueline Simms as Director of NTI’s Social and Cultural Development Department.

Ms. Simms is a Beneficiary under the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement. She was born in England, graduated from high school in Fort Smith and attended university in Guelph, Ontario.

She was a successful participant in the Sivuliuqtit Nunavut Management Training Program and has been working with the Nunavut Regional Office (formerly Nunavut Secretariat) of DIAND since 1999. She has previously worked with GNWT Health and Social Services in Yellowknife.

We are very pleased that Jackie has agreed to take on the position of Director of Social and Cultural Development, said Lamb. Her strong management skills and experience will contribute significantly to strengthening the Inuit voice on social issues in Nunavut and we are looking forward to welcoming her to the NTI team.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank Lori Idlout for her work over the past two months, continued Lamb. Lori has been Acting Director of the Department since it was established and has provided excellent support and leadership through the transition period, always a difficult time.

Ms. Simms lives in Iqaluit, is married to Chris and has three children, Andrew, Roxanne and Wesley. She began her new duties today.

For further information:

Alan R. Vigoda
Director of Communications
Nunavut Tunngavik Inc.
Iqaluit, NU
Tel: (867) 975-4900
Fax: (867) 975-4943