(YELLOWKNIFE) Tuesday, August 15, 2023 – The Order of the Northwest Territories Honours Advisory Council is pleased to announce the 2022 recipients of the Order of the Northwest Territories as:
Mrs. Jane Dragon of Fort Smith
Mr. Richard Van Camp of Edmonton, AB
Mrs. Suzette Montreuil of Yellowknife
The Order of the Northwest Territories, established in 2013 by the Territorial Emblems and Honours Act, recognizes individuals who have served with the greatest distinction and excelled in any field of endeavour benefiting the people of the NWT or elsewhere. It is the highest honour awarded to NWT residents. A member of the Order can wear the insignia of the Order as a decoration and use the initials “O.N.W.T.” after their name.
Summaries of the nominated inductees are attached.
The ceremony will take place in fall of 2023. The next nomination period will be in the spring of 2024.
Please visit the Legislative Assembly website for more information.
For more information, please contact:
Public Affairs and Communications
Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly
P: 867-767-9130 ext. 12017