Iqaluit, Nunavut – December 12, 2022 – The Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) Chief Returning Officer (CRO) Monica Ell-Kanayuk today announced that Olayuk Akesuk was elected as President of QIA with 61.2% of votes.
The QIA CRO also announced the elected members for Community Director:
Mike Jaypoody Clyde River
Peter Ivalu Igloolik
Steven Polee Lucassie Iqaluit
Martha Jaw Kinngait
Joshua Katsak Pond Inlet
Solomon Allurut Sanirajak
Davidee Qavvik Sanikiluaq
Tommy Akavak – Acclaimed – Kimmirut
All terms will be for four years with the exception of Kinngait which is a by-election with a two year term.
Voter turnout was 20.6% in the Qikiqtani Region.
QIA would like to thank all the members that cast their ballots through proxy, advanced polls, mobile and in-person on election day.
For more information, please contact:
Monica Ell-Kanayuk
Chief Returning Officer
Tel: 867-222-5549
Email: qiacro@ayaya.ca
Nadia Ciccone
Office of the CRO
Ayaya Marketing and Communications
Tel: 867-979-1484
Email: nadiac@ayaya.ca
