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Aglukkaq and the other 14 recipients will receive their awards in a ceremony on Feb. 24, 2012, in Vancouver.

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Nunavut MP Leona Aglukkaq is one of 15 recipients of the National Aboriginal Achievement Award.

The national foundation stated she distinguished herself as a "powerful political leader and negotiator."

Aglukkaq, first elected in 2008, is the minister for both Health and the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency.

The award still hasn't sunk in, she stated via e-mail, adding she was "blown away" to receive the award.

"I'm honoured to even be considered for an award like this and I'm humbled to win, along with others who have accomplished so much," Aglukkaq stated.

"I want to congratulate the other winners and thank them for their hard work and the incredible contributions they have made."

Aglukkaq and the other 14 recipients will receive their awards in a ceremony on Feb. 24, 2012, in Vancouver.

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