2019 Upinnaqtuq Awards
Eden Aglukark from Iqaluit
John Ashevak from Kinngait
Ashley Curley from Arviat
Mariah Erkloo from Pond Inlet
Lily Hickes from Iqaluit
Russell Kaput from Rankin Inlet
Simon Eegeesiak McDonald from Iqaluit
2019 Upinnaqtuq Awards – Call for Nominations
The Nunavut Law Foundation for its 8th year will be awarding students and youths in each region across Nunavut in honour of Justice Beverly Browne, who was the first senior judge in the Nunavut Court of Justice.
The community, principals, teachers, student support assistants, organizations and any member of the public that is not directly related to the student or youth, is being asked to nominate an individual who embodies peace, leadership, conflict resolution, or who made strong efforts to change his/her attitude and behaviour to become a role model.
Submit a letter why the student or youth deserves the scholarship to by Friday, November 15th, 2019.
Youths 14 years and older will be given monetary scholarships, and youths 13 years and under will receive a gift of their choice.
Open to:
Students Grade 6 to 12 ; and youths age 10 to 20 years old.
2018 Upinnaqtuq Awards Recipients Announced
Our 2018 Recipients:
- Shane Adams from Rankin Inlet
- Destyni Atatahak from Kugluktuk
- Akutaq Williamson Bathory from Iqaluit
- Miles Brewster from Iqaluit
- Tim Idlout from Resolute Bay
- Lou Kopak from Iqaluit
- Kristen MacDonald from Iqaluit
- Shawn Mike from Iqaluit
- Ryleigh McPherson from Iqaluit
- Mukpah Otak from Iqaluit
The Foundation supports the Nunavut Law Program
The Law Foundation recently approved a $15,000 grant to support the Nunavut Law Program.
The Foundation welcomes a new Director to its Board
Kyle DeYoung of Iqaluit is appointed as a Director of the Law Foundation.
Learn more about our current Directors and Chairperson.
2017 Lucien Ukaliannuk Awards Recipients
The Board is delighted to award 6 deserving recipients from Nunavut currently enrolled in law or law-related studies in Nunavut, Ottawa and Victoria.
2017 Upinnaqtuq Awards Recipients
The 2017 Recipients are:
Upinnaqtuq Award Recipients
Last year, the Foundation awarded 4 deserving youth residing in Iqaluit, Rankin Inlet and Pond Inlet. Learn more about the additional recipients below.
UPINNAQTUQ AWARD for Students & Youths
Stay tuned for the announcement of recipients in September 2016.
The Foundation for its 5th consecutive year will be awarding scholarships to students and youths in each region across Nunavut in honour of Justice Beverly Browne, who was the first senior judge in the Nunavut Court of Justice. She demonstrated great leadership in the community and had a strong commitment and passion for working with youth.
Nominations are open for Students enrolled in grade 6 to 12 or Youths between the ages of 10 to 20 years old.
Launch of the Video Understanding the Nunavut Court Process in all 4 languages
The Foundation is pleased to be part of this important initiative and to support access to justice initiatives that enhance public awareness and experience with the legal system as it is an important guiding principles for the work of the Foundation. Read the complete speech by Director Marie Belleau INUK; ENG .