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December 2, 2005

A night of fun for Iqaluit volunteers

Maria O'Hearn won a special award from the Iqaluit's Mayor Elisapee Sheutiapik last week for her hard work as the president of the Iqaluit figure skating club. (PHOTO BY AMY ELGERSMA)

Several Iqalummiut braved heavy snowfall and high winds to attend the City of Iqaluit's volunteer appreciation night at the Discovery Lodge on Thursday, Nov. 24.

The arts and culture award went to Lorraine Thomas for her work with the Iqaluit Music Society.

The youth award went to Alamie Pillaktuaq for his involvement with the Makkuttukkuvik Youth Centre and its youth council. Pillaktuaq also volunteers with community events like Toonik Tyme and sports tournaments.

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Students haul qamutiks around Iqaluit's Inuksuk High School in Iqaluit during cultural day activities last Thursday, Nov. 24. The day's activities also included harpoon throwing, the high kick, seal skinning and throat-singing. (PHOTO BY JOHN THOMPSON)

The sports and recreation award went to Maria O'Hearn, for her work with Iqaluit's figure skating club.

The Service Organization Member Award went to Johnny Kolola, who volunteers with Iqaluit Search & Rescue. That organization also won the Service Organization Award.

This year's Community Development Award went to the Iqaluit Amateur Hockey Association.

 



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