The Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) received two nominations for Secretary Treasurer and nine names for Community Directorship in Arctic Bay, Kinngait, Grise Fiord, Qikiqtarjuaq and Resolute Bay in the 2012 election.

Below are the names and positions open in this election:

Secretary Treasurer

• Joe Attagutaluk
• Paul Irngaut

Community Director, Arctic Bay

• Levi Barnabas
• Emma Oyukuluk
• Andrew Taqtu

Community Director, Kinngait

• Olayuk Akesuk
• Eegeesiak Peter

Community Director, Grise Fiord

• Larry Audlaluk

Community Director, Qikiqtarjuaq

• Stevie Aulaqiaq
• Toomasie Newkingnak

Community Director, Resolute Bay

• Paul Amagoalik

The official list of candidates will be announced on Thursday, November 8, 2012. Anybeneficiary who believes that a candidate is not eligible to be a candidate may, within72 hours, advise the Chief Returning Officer in writing outlining the reasons for that
belief.

Voting day for this election is December 10, 2012.

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For further information, please contact:

Navarana Beveridge
Chief Returning Officer
Tel: (867) 975‐8400
Fax: (867) 979‐3238
E‐mail: nbeveridge@qia.ca