Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Mourns the Passing of Former MLA Louis Tapardjuk

Press Release

IQALUIT, Nunavut (April 7, 2026) – Speaker David Joanasie today issued the following
statement:

“As Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, I extend my deepest condolences to the family
of Louis Tapardjuk, who passed away earlier today. Mr. Tapardjuk represented the
constituency of Amittuq during the 2nd and 3rd Legislative Assemblies. Mr. Tapardjuk’s
distinguished career included service as a member of the Executive Council of Nunavut,
Mayor of Igloolik and Chair of the Board of Directors of the Inuit Uqausinginnik

Taiguusiliuqtiit. Mr. Tapardjuk was a life-long advocate for Inuit rights and language.
On behalf of all Members of the Legislative Assembly, we extend our condolences to his
family.”

The community flag of Igloolik will be half-masted at the Legislative Assembly Precinct in
honour of his passing.

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