Events and Community Visits - Iqaluit

April 21, 2005 – Iqaluit: Installation of the Commissioner of Nunavut

Over 100 dignitaries, family and friends were on hand at the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut as The Honourable Ann Meekitjuk Hanson was sworn in as the third Commissioner of Nunavut on April 21, 2005.

In an emotional ceremony, Elders, the Premier of Nunavut, Members of the Legislative Assembly, federal representatives, and honored guests applauded as Ann Meekitjuk Hanson was appointed to the post. She was sworn-in officially and signed the oath of office with Senator Willie Adams presiding, as the representative of the Government of Canada, which officially appointed her to the post.

In her maiden speech to guests and the assembly, the new commissioner promised to work hard to “bring Nunavummiut together” and celebrate people’s lives and promote Nunavut at home and abroad.

“The Commissioner, as the Government of Canada’s senior representative in Nunavut, is the link between the government and the people,” she said.

“By taking this oath I have made a promise to do a good job. . .

“We will work together to support the betterment of Nunavummiut as we build our territory while preserving a unique culture, language and connections to the land.”

Commissioner Hanson is the 3rd official Commissioner of Nunavut, following Helen Mamayaok Maksagak and Peter Taqtu Irniq.

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