Former Nunavik leaders to receive Order of Canada – Nunatsiaq News

May 14, 2026

Charlie Watt, Andrew Atagotaaluk among 14 appointees

Two former Nunavik leaders will be appointed to the Order of Canada Friday, at Gov. Gen. Mary Simon’s final investiture ceremony.

Charlie Watt and Andrew Atagotaaluk are among 14 appointees, Rideau Hall announced Wednesday in a news release.

The Order of Canada is among the highest honours civilians in Canada can receive.

Watt, who lives in Kuujjuaq, founded the Northern Quebec Inuit Association and the Makivvik Corporation. He also played a key role in negotiating the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement.+

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