What’s at stake in this week’s Makivvik vote – Nunatsiaq News

Jan 29, 2024

Ahead of the Feb. 1 presidential election, see who is running and learn more about how the corporation works

Three candidates — Harry Tulugak and Suzy Kauki and incumbent Pita Aatami — are set to face off Thursday in Makivvik Corp.’s presidential election.

Here’s how the results from the vote will impact the people of Nunavik.

How Makivvik works

Makivvik Corp. is the body that works to uphold the constitutional rights and represent the interests of Inuit in Nunavik. It was established in 1978 through the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement.

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