NTI COVID-19 VACCINATION DRAW WINNERS ANNOUNCED
(April 29, 2022 – Iqaluit, Nunavut)
Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) President Aluki Kotierk today announced the winners of the COVID-19 vaccination draw. Nunavut Inuit, enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement, over the age of five were automatically entered into the draw. The draw was conducted in Rankin Inlet by Vice-President James Eetoolook and staff and was witnessed by elder Hannah Benoit. Winners in Nunavut receive a snowmobile. There were also two cash prizes of $5,000 each drawn for Inuit residing outside of Nunavut Settlement Area. Individuals who had their names drawn had until April 29, 2022, to show proof of vaccination. Adults and children who received Moderna or Pfizer had to show proof of two doses and adults who received Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine had to show proof of one dose. NTI received over 300 new enrolment applications during the vaccination campaign. To update your name or address, call toll-free 1-888-236-5400 or email enrolment@tunngavik.com. Application forms to enroll are available from the Community Liaison Officers or on NTI’s website: www.tunngavik.com. NTI’s COVID-19 vaccination campaign, including this snowmobile draw, is funded by the Government of Canada’s Indigenous Community Support Fund. The COVID-19 vaccine is still our best defense against the spread of COVID-19. For more information on COVID-19, the vaccines Moderna and Pfizer, OR to book your appointment, please contact your local health center. Final list of winners: Kitikmeot Cambridge Bay Patrick Ross Mahik Gjoa Haven Juliet Uyarrai Kugaaruk Jarome Apsaktaun Kugluktuk Kayleen Ambrelle Miyok Taloyoak Jorgen Joey Jamison Tooloorealik Kivalliq Arviat Doris Okatsiak Baker Lake Basil Tiktaalaaq Chesterfield Inlet Jocelyn Iqaluk Simik Coral Harbour Noah Kadlak Naujaat Georgia Pangakka Tegumiar Rankin Inlet Shayla Manernaluk Whale Cove Napatchie Shimout Qikiqtaaluk Arctic Bay Seemee Kanayuk Kalluk Clyde River Joanasie Donovan Kuniliusie Grise Fiord Rhoda Raggie Pijamini Hall Beach Jordan Kannutaq Igloolik Levy Tapatsiak Iqaluit Michael Malakie Ipeelee Kimmirut Shoo Pitsiulala Qimirpik Kinngait Megan Sheojuk Nuna Pangnirtung Andrew Karpik Pond Inlet Laura Krista Enoogoo Qikiqtarjuaq Leelee Kakkee Resolute Bay Heaven Leigh Tatiana McDonald Sanikiluaq Susie Eyaituq The winners of the two cash prizes of 5,000 each for Inuit residing outside of Nunavut Settlement Area were: Angela Simatuk Carriere from Alberta Lista Qanaatia Spensley Tagornak from Vancouver BC. Congratulations to all the winners of the COVID-19 vaccination draw!
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For further information: Malaya Mikijuk Director of Communications Trainee Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated Tel: (867) 975-4900/Toll-free: 1-888-646-0006
mmikijuk@tunngavik.com www.tunngavik.com
Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) President Aluki Kotierk today announced the winners of the COVID-19 vaccination draw. Nunavut Inuit, enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement, over the age of five were automatically entered into the draw. The draw was conducted in Rankin Inlet by Vice-President James Eetoolook and staff and was witnessed by elder Hannah Benoit. Winners in Nunavut receive a snowmobile. There were also two cash prizes of $5,000 each drawn for Inuit residing outside of Nunavut Settlement Area. Individuals who had their names drawn had until April 29, 2022, to show proof of vaccination. Adults and children who received Moderna or Pfizer had to show proof of two doses and adults who received Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine had to show proof of one dose. NTI received over 300 new enrolment applications during the vaccination campaign. To update your name or address, call toll-free 1-888-236-5400 or email enrolment@tunngavik.com. Application forms to enroll are available from the Community Liaison Officers or on NTI’s website: www.tunngavik.com. NTI’s COVID-19 vaccination campaign, including this snowmobile draw, is funded by the Government of Canada’s Indigenous Community Support Fund. The COVID-19 vaccine is still our best defense against the spread of COVID-19. For more information on COVID-19, the vaccines Moderna and Pfizer, OR to book your appointment, please contact your local health center. Final list of winners: Kitikmeot Cambridge Bay Patrick Ross Mahik Gjoa Haven Juliet Uyarrai Kugaaruk Jarome Apsaktaun Kugluktuk Kayleen Ambrelle Miyok Taloyoak Jorgen Joey Jamison Tooloorealik Kivalliq Arviat Doris Okatsiak Baker Lake Basil Tiktaalaaq Chesterfield Inlet Jocelyn Iqaluk Simik Coral Harbour Noah Kadlak Naujaat Georgia Pangakka Tegumiar Rankin Inlet Shayla Manernaluk Whale Cove Napatchie Shimout Qikiqtaaluk Arctic Bay Seemee Kanayuk Kalluk Clyde River Joanasie Donovan Kuniliusie Grise Fiord Rhoda Raggie Pijamini Hall Beach Jordan Kannutaq Igloolik Levy Tapatsiak Iqaluit Michael Malakie Ipeelee Kimmirut Shoo Pitsiulala Qimirpik Kinngait Megan Sheojuk Nuna Pangnirtung Andrew Karpik Pond Inlet Laura Krista Enoogoo Qikiqtarjuaq Leelee Kakkee Resolute Bay Heaven Leigh Tatiana McDonald Sanikiluaq Susie Eyaituq The winners of the two cash prizes of 5,000 each for Inuit residing outside of Nunavut Settlement Area were: Angela Simatuk Carriere from Alberta Lista Qanaatia Spensley Tagornak from Vancouver BC. Congratulations to all the winners of the COVID-19 vaccination draw!
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For further information: Malaya Mikijuk Director of Communications Trainee Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated Tel: (867) 975-4900/Toll-free: 1-888-646-0006
mmikijuk@tunngavik.com www.tunngavik.com