PSA: Qikiqtani Inuit Association election results
EVENT: Qikiqtani Inuit Association election results
Iqaluit, Nunavut – December 13, 2016 –The results from yesterday’s Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) elections have been announced.
The top position in the running in this election of vice president went to Olayuk Akesuk from Kinngait (Biography attached).
Olayuk Akesuk 1962
Larry Audlaluk 1558
The list of elected officials in other QIA positions include:
Secretary-Treasurer
Joe Attagutaluk (Acclaimed)
Community Director, Arctic Bay
Levi Barnabas 103
Moses Koonoo 41
Jeremy Tunraluk 73
Community Director, Kinngait
Mathew S. Jaw 132
Tikitoq Kingwatsiak 6
Simigak Suvega 95
Community Director, Grise Fiord
Liza Ningiuk (Acclaimed)
Community Director, Qikiqtarjuaq
Harry Alookie 80
Loasie Audlakiak 29
Stevie Aulaqiaq 62
Jaloo Kooneeliusie 13
Adrian Toomasie 16
Community Director, Pangnirtung
Peter Evvik 221
Lasalosie Ishulutak 87
Community Director, Resolute Bay
Paul Amagoalik 25
Martha Idlout 11
Mavis Manik 14
For more information, please contact:
Office of the CRO
c/o Ayaya Communications, Nadia Ciccone
(867) 979.1484 ›
(867) 222-1484
Adamee Itorcheak
Chief Returning Officer
(867) 222-5549
Biography for new QIA Vice-President: Olayuk Akesuk
Olayuk Akesuk was born and raised in Kinngait where he now resides with his children and grandchildren. Throughout his life Akesuk has been passionate about hunting and providing country food for his family a passion that speaks to his deep commitment to traditional Inuit culture and values.
Olayuk has been involved in politics since the creation of the territory in 1999 and has always worked hard to help Inuit in the Qikiqtani region maximize opportunities for advancement.
