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Kivalliq News takes top story

John Thompson
Northern News Services

Rankin Inlet (May 30/05) - The Kivalliq News captured the Best Cultural and Arts Story of the year at the Manitoba Community Newspaper Association's annual awards ceremony in Winnipeg earlier this month.

Editor Darrell Greer wrote the article on the unveiling of the Snow Walker movie in Rankin Inlet, which focused on best supporting actress Genie award nominee Annabella Piugattuk of Iglulik.

A representative of the Manitoba Arts Network said the article vividly captured Piugattuk's strong dedication to Inuit culture.

Greer said interviewing the Iglulik actress was a warm experience.

"Annabella's sincerity comes through loud and clear when you're talking with her," said Greer. "The real award was having the opportunity to sit down and chat with her, and hearing the passion in her voice as she spoke about her culture."