International Chair of Inuit Circumpolar Conference named Canadian hero by Time magazine

Sheila Watt-Cloutier, International Chair of the Inuit Circumpolar Conference, has been named a Canadian hero by Time magazine.

In its third annual list of Canada's Heroes, Time highlights people who have made a difference to their communities and to their country. The article can be found in the June 19, 2006 issue of Time (Canadian edition).

Excerpt from canada.com:

Sheila Watt-Cloutier believes climate change, and the threats it poses, is as much a story of people than a story of science. Through involvement in numerous organizations, including the Inuit Circumpolar Conference and the United Nations Environment Program she has taken the story of the threats to a way of life in the north around the world. Her passion resonates, reflecting her upbringing, her devotion and her courage.

Joanne Noel
Departmental Library
Indian & Northern Affairs Canada