Makivik to elect new board members, president

Makivik Corp. beneficiaries will elect several directors for its board in Akulivik, Kangiqsualujjuaq, Kuujjuaraapik, Kuujjuaq and Puvirnituq as well as a president for the birthright corporation over the next few weeks.

The nominations for board members closed last Friday, and elections will follow on Tuesday, March 7.

The candidates are as follows.

Akulivik:

Lucassie Alayco Sr.
Solomonie Alayco
Markusi Anautak
Peter Matte (Incumbent)
Jusipi Qaqutuk
Daniellie K. Qinuajuak
Henry Quissa

Kangiqsualujjuaq:

Willie Annanack (Incumbent)
Norman Snowball

Kuujjuaq:

Jason Berthe
Sandy Gordon Sr.
Jobie Tukkiapik (Incumbent)

Kuujjuaraapik:

Raymond Mikpegak (Incumbent)
Caroline Weetaltuk

Puvirnituq:

Ali Novalinga (Incumbent)
Juusi Tullauga

Nominations for president of Makivik Corp. close today, with an election date of April 7 — the final day of Makivik’s annual general meeting in Akulivik.

Adamie Padlayat is chief returning officer for Makivik.