Nunatsiavut President offers condolences on passing of Inuit elder John Jararuse

Nunatsiavut President Johannes Lampe says he was saddened to hear of the passing of Inuit Elder John Jararuse.

Jararuse passed away on Monday at the age of 74. He was born in Hebron and was 11 years old when he moved along with his family to Nain.

He served as a member of the Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement Ratification Committee and the Torngat Mountains National Park Co-Management Board, and assisted in archaeological research in Hebron over the years.

Lampe said that Jararuse was passionate about his roots, was well-known throughout Nunatsiavut, and will be missed by many.

“John was very passionate about his roots, his culture and in promoting, enhancing and preserving Labrador Inuktut – having served many years as an interpreter/translator for both the Labrador Inuit Association and the Nunatsiavut Government. He enjoyed his time on the land, was a gifted story teller, and was always happy to provide his knowledge and advice.”