Monday, August 10, 2015

QIA awards first John Amagoalik Journalism Scholarship

NEWS: Nunavut August 10, 2015 - 8:39 am NUNATSIAQ NEWS

Papatsie Angrango-Kotierk of Iqaluit will receive a $5,000 scholarship from the John Amagoalik Journalism Scholarship through the Qikiqtani Inuit Association, which announced the award Aug. 7.

The scholarship is awarded annually to an outstanding student and beneficiary of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement who is entering or enrolled in a post-secondary program related to journalism, language or culture.

The QIA decided to honour the efforts of Amagoalik in negotiating the NCLA and for the time he was employed with the QIA as an executive advisor.

"My congratulations goes to Papatsi Anrango-Kotierk as the first successful recipient of the John Amagoalik Journalism Scholarship. I hope more young people will pursue this field of work. I am sure that they would find that a career as a radio, television or print journalist would be rewarding and fulfilling," said Amagoalik, who also writes a regular column for Nunatsiaq News.

"The successful award recipient should be admired for their passion and determination to advance the cause of Inuit culture, language or communications in Nunavut. Their time, commitment and dedication will contribute significantly to enhancing the wellbeing of Inuit," said the QIA's president P.J. Akeeagok.

Applications for the John Amagoalik Journalism Scholarship may be made at any time of the year, with the deadline falling at the end of May.

For an application form or for more information on the scholarship, visit the QIA website, call the QIA at 1-800-667-2742 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).


Source: QIA awards first John Amagoalik Journalism Scholarship

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