(Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. President Paul Kaludjak today expressed his deep sadness at the passing of former NTI Board member Thomasie Alikatuktuk. Alikatuktuk passed away last week in Ottawa.

“Thomasie was a kind, compassionate man, well-known for his leadership, traditional knowledge and artistic skills. He was a good friend, and I worked with him for many years. On behalf of our Board and all our staff, I offer my sympathies to his wife Mary and their large family. Thomasie will be deeply missed,” said Kaludjak.

Alikatuktuk headed up the Qikiqtani Inuit Association for the last eight years.

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