Celebrated Nunavut musician and singer Charlie Panigoniak died on Wednesday.
photo courtesy of Noel Kaludjak
Premier Joe Savikataaq released a statement to recognize the Chesterfield-Inlet born entertainer, who had become a longtime resident of Rankin Inlet.
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Charlie Panigoniak on his passing earlier today,SA国际影视传媒� Savikataaq stated. SA国际影视传媒淐harlieSA国际影视传媒檚 legacy across Nunavut is one of great joy, good humour and inspiring others. His music is more than well-known in Nunavut, it is beloved and treasured in our communities. From his time at the CBC to receiving the Order of Nunavut, his was always a strong voice for Inuit language and the North.SA国际影视传媒�
SA国际影视传媒淚 have and will always remain a fan of his songs, his spirit and his many
talents,SA国际影视传媒� the premier added. SA国际影视传媒淭hough we mourn his passing, we hold onto his music to inspire and move us for years to come.SA国际影视传媒�
Panigoniak, who often sang in Inuktitut, had been diagnosed with ParkinsonSA国际影视传媒檚 Disease many years ago.
