Three first-time candidates are running to be the MLA in Hudson Bay. From left: Daniel Qavvik, Mick Appaqaq and Ronald Ladd. (Photos courtesy of candidates)
Sanikiluaq residents will elect a new MLA from 3 first-time candidates
In the lead-up to the Oct. 25 territorial elections, Nunatsiaq News is publishing snapshots of the races. Look for articles with “Nunavut votes” in the headline.
Students in Pond Inlet show off sealskin wind pants they made in a local sewing class. The sewing program is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the community hall. The materials for the classes were provided by funding through the First Nation and Inuit Cultural Education Centres Program. Clockwise from top left: Deanna Panipakoocho, Agnowyak Kilukishak, Rebecca Killiktee and Celina Satuqsi. (Photos courtesy of Theresa Dalueg)
Advanced polling stations are open across Nunavut until Oct. 21. Nunavummiut can vote at their local ridings’ returning officer’s offices until then. Advanced poll numbers will be posted next week, before the general election takes place on Oct. 21. (Photo by Mélanie Ritchot)