Media Advisory - Canadian Space Agency astronaut David Saint-Jacques shares his space mission with young Inuit

OTTAWA, Nov. 22, 2019 /CNW Telbec/ - On November 22, 2019, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut David Saint-Jacques will speak to 50 Inuit students at Nunavut Sivuniksavut.  

On this occasion, David will present a symbolic item which flew with him in space to the president of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, Natan Obed, to thank the organization for the work they do for Inuit across Canada and to inspire more students to persist in their studies and follow their dreams.

Media representatives are invited to attend the event.

Date:	Friday, November 22, 2019
Time:	12:30 p.m. ET
What:	Presentation by CSA astronaut David Saint-Jacques
Who:	David Saint-Jacques, CSA astronaut Natan Obed, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami president  50 students from Nunavut Sivuniksavut
Where:	Nunavut Sivuniksavut 450 Rideau Street Ottawa, Ontario  K1N 5Z4

Links:

• Biography of David Saint-Jacques
• B-roll of David Saint-Jacques' mission (FTP site)
• Nunavut Sivuniksavut training program
• Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami

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