Bobby Kadlun a Committed Negotiator

Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. President Cathy Towtongie today paid tribute to Nunavut Land Claims Agreement negotiator Bobby Kadlun, who passed away over the weekend. Kadlun was described by people on both sides of the negotiating table as tenacious and fearless and steadfastly committed to Inuit and the land claims process.

“His commitment to ensuring the land claim benefitted Inuit was legendary. From his beginnings with the Inuit Tapirisat of Canada and the guiding role he played in the formation and leadership of the Tungavik Federation of Nunavut, Bobby had a reputation as being a negotiator who got what he wanted,” said Towtongie. “He was particularly committed to ensuring the territory of Nunavut was created through the NLCA.”

“On behalf of NTI’s Board of Directors, I offer our condolences to Bobby’s family. He was my personal friend and I often thought about his negotiating skills. His efforts ensured that Inuit have a territory to call home. May he rest in peace,” said Towtongie.