By Kira Wronska Dorward, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Long-time music teacher Mary Piercey-Lewis has received some recognition for the work she’s done in the territory. She received the King Charles III Coronation Medal on Feb. 20 from Governor General Mary Simon for outstanding achievement in education. The ceremony happened at Rideau Hall in Ottawa. Piercey-Lewis said she first received a phone call from Simon’s office telling her about the honour. “I was shocked and excited,” she said. “The only thing I can imagine is because over the years we have performed for her a number of times. Over the past 20 years, I’ve just been working on developing curriculum in Nunavut schools and working with Elders and tradition bearers to ensure that tradition is kept and language is preserved.” Piercey-Lewis…
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