Julie E. Lohnes-Cashin, M.S.M.
Middle Sackville, Nova Scotia
High school teacher Julie Lohnes-Cashin founded the Nasivvik Music Club to give students the chance to learn and play both traditional Inuit and popular music. Now called the Tusarnaarniq Sivumut Association – Music for the Future, it has grown to become an important part of cultural education in Nunavut, allowing hundreds of youth to develop their talents through organized workshops and exposure to professional performers.