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03 Nov 2010

Condolences from Makivik Corporation on the passing of Greenland’s former Prime Minister Jonathan Motzfeldt

November 3, 2010 Montreal, Québec

Makivik Corporation President Pita Aatami respectfully extends his sympathies on the passing of one of Greenland’s political leaders: “Green land has lost a pioneer; a man who stood up for Inuit rights since the early 1970’5. He will be greatly missed.”

Condolences go out to his family and to our fellow Inuit from Greenland. Jonathan is survived by his wife and children.

For additional information:

Kitty Gordon Communications Agent Makivik Corporation 514.745.8880 ext. 215 kgordon@makivik.org

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MAKIVIK CORPORATION

Kuujjuaq | Montreal | Quebec City
Head Office: Kuujjuaq
P.O. Box 179
Kuujjuaq, Quebec J0M 1C0
(819) 964.2925
1.877.625.4845
info@makivik.org

Inukjuak
J0M 1M0
Phone: 1-819-254-1173
Fax: 1-819-254-1040

Kuujjuaraapik
J0M 1G0
Phone: 1-819-929-3925
Fax:1-819-929-3982

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Montreal
1111 Dr. Frederik-Philips Blvd., 3rd Floor
St. Laurent, Quebec H4M 2X6
(514)745.8880
1.800.361.7052

Quebec City
555 Grande-Allée E.
Québec (Québec) G1R 2J5
(418) 522.2224

Corporate Objectives

To receive, administer, distribute and invest the compensation money payable to Nunavik Inuit, as provided for in the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement;

To relieve poverty, to promote the welfare, advancement, and education of the Inuit;

To foster, promote, protect and assist in preserving the Inuit way of life, values and traditions;

To exercise the functions vested in it by other Acts or the Agreement; and

To develop and improve the Inuit communities and to improve their means of actions.

Makivik Mandate

Politically, culturally and economically, Makivik has been a leader in building and developing a vibrant region called Nunavik, where, between the dualistic nations of Canada and Quebec, Inuit have established our own distinct place and identity.

Makivik, which in Inuktitut means “To Rise Up,” is a fitting name for an organization mandated to protect the rights, interests and financial compensation
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