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By Jeff Pelletier, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunatsiaq News Rassi Nashalik, the original host of CBC\u2019s Igalaaq Inuktitut TV news program, is a member of the Order of Canada. Gov. Gen. Mary Simon announced Wednesday that Nashalik is one of 80 appointees to the Order, which is one of Canada\u2019s highest civilian honours. A news release from Simon\u2019s office described Nashalik as \u201ca trusted voice for Canada\u2019s North.\u201d \u201cShe is a valued advocate for the preservation of Inuit language and culture, and a sought-after elder and community adviser,\u201d it said. Raised traditionally on the land on Baffin Island, Nashalik became host of Igalaaq when it first aired in 1995. She stayed on until her retirement in 2014. Since departing that role, Nashalik has held positions as an elder adviser with… <\/p>\n

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By Jeff Pelletier, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunatsiaq News Rassi Nashalik, the original host of CBC\u2019s Igalaaq Inuktitut TV news program, is a member of the Order of Canada. Gov. Gen. Mary Simon announced Wednesday that Nashalik is one of 80 appointees to the Order, which is one of Canada\u2019s highest civilian honours. A news release from Simon\u2019s office described Nashalik as \u201ca trusted voice for Canada\u2019s North.\u201d \u201cShe is a valued advocate for the preservation of Inuit language and culture, and a sought-after elder and community adviser,\u201d it said. Raised traditionally on the land on Baffin Island, Nashalik became host of Igalaaq when it first aired in 1995. She stayed on until her retirement in 2014. Since departing that role, Nashalik has held positions as an elder adviser with... <\/p>\n

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