Sophie Prize winner 2005, Sheila Watt-Cloutier, to receive three honors in June

 Tuesday, May 9, 2006

 Iqaluit, Nunavut - Ms. Sheila Watt-Cloutier, the elected Chair of the Inuit Circumpolar Conference, expressed gratitude for the honors to be given to her in June. She is to receive an Honorary Degree of Law from the University of Winnipeg on June 4^th, a Citation of Lifetime Achievement from Canadian Geographic at the Canadian Environmental Awards on June 5^th in Vancouver and the Earth Day International Environmental Award on June 8^th in Toronto.

Ms. Watt-Cloutier said: “These honors and awards focus attention on what is happening to our planet and the need for governments, business, industry, and all sectors of society to address the environment and sustainable development as a first priority.”