The Order of the Northwest Territories is a civilian honour for merit in the Canadian territory of the Northwest Territories. Instituted in 2013, it is the highest honour which can be bestowed by the Government of the Northwest Territories. It is intended to honour current and former residents of the territory who have served with great distinction and excelled in any field of endeavour to benefit the people of the Northwest Territories and others. The commissioner of the Northwest Territories is an ex officio member of the Order, and serves as its chancellor.
Recipients First awarded in 2015, it may be awarded to up to 10 people in the first two years. In subsequent years it may be awarded to no more than three persons annually.
Chancellors/Commissioners George Tuccaro (2015) Margaret Thom (2017) Gerald Kisoun (2024)
2015 Bruce Green Lucy Jackson Sonny MacDonald Gino Pin Ruth Spence John B. Zoè
2016 Nellie Cournoyea Jan Stirling Tony Whitford Marie Wilson
2017 Paul Andrew Fred Carmichael Russell King Linda Koe Jeff Philipp Tom Zubko
2018 Les Carpenter Sharon Firth Lillian Elias
2019 Lyda Fuller "Buffalo" Joe McBryan
2021 JoAnne Deneron Paul Kaeser II Mary Effie Snowshoe
2022 Jane Dragon Richard Van Camp Suzette Montreuil
2023 Helen Balanoff Rick Hardy Maya Teya
2024 Tammy Roberts David Hurley
See also
Symbols of the Northwest Territories Orders, decorations, and medals of the Canadian provinces Canadian honours order of wearing
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External links Official website