Queen's Diamond Jubilee
Queen's Diamond Jubilee
2012 marks the 60th anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's accession to the Throne as Queen of Canada. This Diamond Jubilee year is an opportunity to honour
The Queen's extraordinary dedication and service to Canada and to celebrate our country's many achievements during Her Majesty's reign.
Commemorations will be coordinated by the Office of the Commissioner and the Department of Executive & Intergovernmental Affairs, working with the Office of the
Premier and federal Department of Canadian Heritage. More information will be published at a later date.
Diamond Jubilee medal
A new commemorative medal was created to mark the 2012 celebrations of the 60th anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's accession to the Throne. The Queen
Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal is a tangible way for Canada to honour Her Majesty for her service to this country. At the same time, it serves to honour significant
contributions and achievements by Canadians.
For more information on the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, please visit:
www.gg.ca/diamondjubilee
Members of the general public are welcome to contact the offices of members of Parliament, senators, lieutenant governors, territorial commissioners, or provincial and
territorial premiers to suggest names of candidates. To suggest a candidate from Nunavut to receive the Diamond Jubilee medal from the Premier of Nunavut, please
download this Diamond Jubilee Nomination Form.
Public Service Announcement
from the Premier of Nunavut
2012 Recipients
Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal Presentation - Pond Inlet
March 23, 2012 - Premier Eva Aairak is pleased to announce the Government of Nunavut’s first presentation of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal to three Nunavummiut –
Theresa Koopa Maktar, David Parks, and Thomas Ootook, all from Pond Inlet, are being recognized for their individual contributions to the well-being of Nunavummiut and
Nunavut.
| The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal was created to mark the 60th
anniversary of her Majesty’s accession to the Throne and is being awarded to 60,000
deserving Canadians for their contributions to their community, province or territory,
and/or Canada. The Government of Nunavut, as a partner organization, will be
awarding 55 of these medals to outstanding Nunavummiut throughout the year. |
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There is still time to nominate someone for the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee
Medal. The deadline for GN nominations is March, 30, 2012. Nomination forms can be
found on the government website at www.gov.nu.ca.
For more information on the Queen's Diamond Jubilee,
please visit:
www.gg.ca/diamondjubilee
Attachment – Recipient accomplishments
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Emily Woods, Press Secretary
Office of the Premier,
Government of Nunavut
Tel: (867) 975-5059
Email: ewoods@gov.nu.ca
Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal Presentation - Pangnirtung
April 3, 2012 - Premier Eva Aariak is pleased to announce the Government of Nunavut’s the
presentation of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal to two Nunavummiut –
Jenna Kilabuk and Jaco Isulutak, both from Pangnirtung, are being recognized for their
individual contributions to the well-being of Nunavummiut and Nunavut.
| The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal was created to mark the 60th
anniversary of her Majesty’s accession to the Throne and is being awarded to 60,000
deserving Canadians for their contributions to their community, province or territory,
and/or Canada. The Government of Nunavut, as a partner organization, will be
awarding 55 of these medals to outstanding Nunavummiut throughout the year.
There is still time to nominate someone for the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee
Medal. Nominations are still open and nomination forms can be found on the
government website at www.gov.nu.ca.
For more information on the Queen's Diamond Jubilee medal,
please visit:
www.gg.ca/diamondjubilee.
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Attachment – Recipient accomplishments
Emily Woods, Press Secretary
Office of the Premier,
Government of Nunavut
Tel: (867) 975-5059
Email: ewoods@gov.nu.ca
Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal Presentation – Kimmirut
April 4, 2012 - Premier Eva Aariak is pleased to announce the Government of Nunavut’s presentation
of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal to Sandy Akavak of Kimmirut. Mr.
Akavak is being recognized for his individual contribution to the well-being of
Nunavummiut and Nunavut and for his service as a Special Constable with the RCMP.
| The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal was created to mark the 60th
anniversary of Her Majesty’s accession to the Throne and is being awarded to 60,000
deserving Canadians for their contributions to their community, province or territory,
and/or Canada. The Government of Nunavut, as a partner organization, will be
awarding 55 of these medals to outstanding Nunavummiut throughout the year. |
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There is still time to nominate someone for the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee
Medal. The deadline for GN nominations is March, 30, 2012. Nomination forms can be
found on the government website at www.gov.nu.ca.
For more information on the Queen's Diamond Jubilee medal,
please visit:
www.gov.nu.ca or www.gg.ca/diamondjubilee.
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Attachment – Recipient accomplishments
Emily Woods, Press Secretary
Office of the Premier,
Government of Nunavut
Tel: (867) 975-5059
Email: ewoods@gov.nu.ca