Longtime Arviat youth leader Kukik Baker has been named as a finalist for the Transformative Leadership Award.

Baker is the executive director of the Aqqiumavvik Society, a community alliance of public, mental and community health groups in Arviat.

The society develops all research, services and programs based on the needs identified by the community itself. It is well-known for a number of successful programs, including the highly-regarded Young Hunters Program.

Baker said when she first learned that she had been nominated for the award, she really didn't want to accept the nomination. She said she truly didn't think she deserved the nomination.

"I had received the email and they were really encouraging a nomination for me," she said. "I was complaining to my staff members that I real

See Full Page