Four candidates step up in NTI leadership election

Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. has announced who will be running in its Dec. 14 election, where two vice-presidential roles are up for grabs.

Paul Irngaut, NTI’s vice-president since 2022, is seeking re-election.

Robert Bourassa, Adamee Itorcheak and Aaron Aopaloktok Pedersen are also vying for a leadership role.

NTI currently only has one vice-president position. The second vice-president position is new.

Annie Thomlinson, an NTI spokesperson, said the organization added another vice-president position in response to the “growing workload and operational requirements of NTI.”

The two vice-presidents will be assigned duties with consideration given to their strength and interests, said an information sheet provided to Nunatsiaq News about the roles.

For example, the successful candidates may be assigned to chair any of the NTI board committees, including finance, wildlife and environment, social and cultural development, infrastructure and housing, or lands.

Vouchers will again be offered to those who show up at polls on election day, Thomlinson said.

In May, the organization offered $100 grocery vouchers to beneficiaries who showed up to its by-election. Thomlinson said more details should be released shortly.

NTI will host advance polls on Monday, Dec. 7.

The candidates will have until 5 p.m. today to withdraw their names from the race.