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By William Koblensky Varela, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunavut News Rankin Inlet\u2019s Jordin Tootoo and Attima Hadlari, who was born on the land between Taloyoak and Kugaaruk, will become the first two inductees into the Nunavut Sport and Recreation Hall of Fame on Oct. 3. A ceremony honouring the two contributors to territorial sports is being held at the Nunavut Sport and Recreation Awards Gala at the Aqsarniit Hotel in Iqaluit. \u201cThe hall of fame will provide a lasting opportunity to recognize the athletes, coaches, officials, builders, volunteers, and community leaders who have shaped Nunavut\u2019s sporting history and strengthened recreation throughout the territory,\u201d said Scott Schutz, operations manager at the Nunavut Sport Federation. Jordin Tootoo became the NHL\u2019s first Inuk player in 2003, suiting up for four teams until 2017…. <\/p>\n

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By William Koblensky Varela, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunavut News Rankin Inlet\u2019s Jordin Tootoo and Attima Hadlari, who was born on the land between Taloyoak and Kugaaruk, will become the first two inductees into the Nunavut Sport and Recreation Hall of Fame on Oct. 3. A ceremony honouring the two contributors to territorial sports is being held at the Nunavut Sport and Recreation Awards Gala at the Aqsarniit Hotel in Iqaluit. \u201cThe hall of fame will provide a lasting opportunity to recognize the athletes, coaches, officials, builders, volunteers, and community leaders who have shaped Nunavut\u2019s sporting history and strengthened recreation throughout the territory,\u201d said Scott Schutz, operations manager at the Nunavut Sport Federation. Jordin Tootoo became the NHL\u2019s first Inuk player in 2003, suiting up for four teams until 2017.... <\/p>\n

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