Event Details
Friday, November 21, 2025
King Edward Hotel Toronto | 18H30
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Arctic Spirit Dinner
A G E N D A
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18h30
Arrival of Guests
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Dresscode: Arctic Elegant​
Drinks and Cocktails at Arctic Bar
Presentation of Arctic Art & Culture
19h30
Nunavut-Inspired Arctic Dinner
Prepared by Executive Chef Daniel Schick ​
Experience the Arctic like never before, through a feast of culture, flavour and delight
21h00
Arctic Spirit
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With special guests:
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Jimmy Ullikatalik
Manager of the Aqviqtuuq Inuit Protected
and Conserved Area Project​
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Paul Okalik
WWF-Canada's Lead Arctic Specialist
and Former Premier of Nunavut
22h00
Live Auction​
Presented by MC Ken Shaw
and Chief Auctioneer Keith Friesen
22h30
Closing of Silent Auction
Arctic Bar Stays Open Until Midnight
Paul Okalik
Lead Arctic Specialist
WWF-Canada and Former Premier of Nunvaut
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Paul is a proud Inuk, who was born and raised in Pangnirtung on the entrance to what is now known as
Auyuittuq National Park.
In his role with WWF-Canada, Paul focuses on working with communities across Nunavut on barren-ground caribou and marine conservation. He brings to WWF experience as a lawyer and as the first premier of Nunavut, with a history of balancing the interests of the federal government and the central Inuit concern for the health of wildlife.
He was also one of the negotiators for the Nunavut Land Claim Agreement. Paul is a survivor of both federal day and residential schools with a BA and LLB.
Jimmy Aqjangnayuq Ullikatalik
Manager
Aqviqtuuq Inuit Protected and Conserved Area Project
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Jimmy Aqjangnayuq Ullikatalik is the manager of both the Aqviqtuuq Inuit Protected and Conserved Area project and the Taloyoak Umaruliririgut Association.
He was born and raised in Taloyoak, Nunavut where he currently lives. He is a former Mayor of the community as well as a former Economic Development Officer.
He worked as a western Nunavut representative during the Nunavut Land Claims negotiations process and as a regional planner for the Kitikmeot region for the Nunavut Planning Commission and the Inuit Heritage Trust. He holds a school councillor diploma from the Aurora College in Inuvik, Northwest Territories, Canada.
© naturepl.com / Steven Kazlowski / WWF
Thank you.
The ELPIS Foundation and the Blatter Family would like to thank you for your ongoing support towards the Karine Blatter Arctic Fund at WWF-Canada.
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If you are unable to attend the event and would still like to get involved, you may donate directly to the Karine Blatter Arctic Fund at WWF-Canada using the button below.
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With your help, we are able to support Inuit-led conservation efforts in the Arctic through WWF-Canada which directly impact people's lives, protect wildlife and provide the steady base of support needed in the Canadian Arctic.
