Personal Life
On June 18, 2005, Okalik received from Carleton University an honorary doctor of laws degree.
On November 24, 2008, Okalik was the sole recipient at the 16th Annual National Aboriginal Achievement Awards in the category of Politics.
Okalik has three children, Shasta, Jordan and Béatrice.
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