Former NWT premier and current Aurora College board chair Joe Handley will be honoured on October 14 with the prestigious Symon’s Medal at a ceremony in Charlottetown.
Handley was premier of the Northwest Territories from 2003 to 2007, after beginning his professional life as an educator in both elementary and post-secondary settings.
He will be joined in this honour with three other former premiers: Christy Clark of British Columbia; Philippe Couillard of Quebec; and Frank McKenna of New Brunswick.
Angela James is president of Aurora College.
“Being chosen as a recipient of the Symons Medal is an example of the high esteem in which Joseph Handley is held both within and outside of the NWT,” she stated in a release.
“Aurora College is grateful that he has chosen to bring his wealth of experience and knowledge to our Board of Governors and his position as chair.”
The Symons Medal is presented by the Confederation Centre of the Arts and recognizes individuals who have made an exceptional contribution to Canadian life.
