Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 17, 2025

Rassi Nashalik, C.M.
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories

Rassi Nashalik is a trusted voice for Canada’s North. As the inaugural host of CBC’s Igalaaq, the first Inuktitut-language daily television newscast, she helped connect communities and keep residents informed. She is a valued advocate for the preservation of Inuit language and culture, and a sought-after Elder and community advisor.