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Order of the Northwest Territories

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The Order of the Northwest Territories[a] is a civilian honour for merit in the Canadian territory of the Northwest Territories. Instituted in 2013, it is the highest honour which can be bestowed by the Government of the Northwest Territories. It is intended to honour current and former residents of the territory who have served with great distinction and excelled in any field of endeavour to benefit the people of the Northwest Territories and others. The commissioner of the Northwest Territories is a member of the order by virtue of their position, and serves as the chancellor of the order.

Quick Facts Order of the Northwest Territories, Awarded by the commissioner of the Northwest Territories ...
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Recipients

First awarded in 2015, it may be awarded to up to 10 people in the first two years. In subsequent years it may be awarded to no more than three persons annually.[3]

Chancellors/Commissioners
2015
  • Bruce Green
  • Lucy Jackson
  • Sonny MacDonald
  • Gino Pin
  • Ruth Spence
  • John B. Zoè
2016
2017
  • Paul Andrew
  • Fred Carmichael
  • Russell King
  • Linda Koe
  • Jeff Philipp
  • Tom Zubko
2018
2019
2021
  • JoAnne Deneron
  • Paul Kaeser II
  • Mary Effie Snowshoe
2022
2023
  • Helen Balanoff
  • Rick Hardy
  • Maya Teya
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See also

Notes

  1. French: Ordre des Territoires du Nord-Ouest

References

Further reading

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