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Arviat father who sacrificed himself for his children earns posthumous bravery award

by Nunavut NewsJanuary 7, 2020

The Governor General has awarded the Star of Courage to the late Aaron Gibbons of Arviat. Gibbons, 31, was killed by a polar bear on Sentry Island, approximately 10 km from Arviat, on July 3, 2018. He heroically placed himself between the bear and his three children, who had accompanied him on the outing. He […]

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