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He was instrumental in the formation of the West Baffin Eskimo Co-operative and served for many years as President of its Board of Directors. He was also a member of the Royal Canadian Academy. Kananginak lived in Cape Dorset with his wife, Shooyoo and their family until his death in 2010. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"customized-made-in-canada-art-print-plaques","title":"Engraving Service for Framed Art Prints","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#ff0000\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0095\/8772\/files\/maple_leaf_small.png?1180\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#cc0000\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMade in Canada\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePersonalize your Canadian Art Print to mark any event or special occasion! \u003cspan\u003eWe can create customized engraved plates for all framed prints.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo order your engraved plate, first add the framed art print to your shopping cart - be sure to choose a \u003cem\u003eframed\u003c\/em\u003e print. 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