Inuit org official rapped for drinking-driving conviction

George Echalook, the vice president of the Qikiqtani Inuit Association, is suspended from his position for 90 days following his conviction on a drinking and driving charge, the organization said Nov. 21 in a news release.

During the suspension, Joe Attagutaluk, QIA’s secretary-treasurer, will serve as acting vice president.

Echalook was last re-elected to the position during a vote held Dec. 13, 2010.