Order of the Northwest Territories explained

Order of the Northwest Territories
Awarded By:the commissioner of the Northwest Territories
Type:Territorial order
Eligibility:All current and former residents of the territory who are not elected representatives in government
For:Those who have served with the greatest distinction and excelled in any field of endeavour benefiting the people of the Northwest Territories or elsewhere.
Status:Currently constituted
Head2 Title:Chancellor
Head2:Gerald Kisoun
Grades:Member
Post-Nominals:ONWT
Date:2013
First Induction:October 7, 2015[1]
Total:21
Higher:Order of Nunavut
Lower:Order of Yukon

The Order of the Northwest Territories (French: Ordre des Territoires du Nord-Ouest) is a civil 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 a member of the order by virtue of their position, and serves as the chancellor of the order.

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.[2]

Chancellors/Commissioners
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2021
2022

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: First 6 honorees inducted into Order of the Northwest Territories. 3 April 2017. CBC/Radio-Canada. 7 October 2014.
  2. Web site: Order of The Northwest Territories. Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories. 2 April 2017.