New member joins IDEA

The Iqaluit District Education Authority almost reached full membership at its May 3 meeting, with one member joining the group, and another taking leave for the summer.

Christa Kunuk, 31, became the youngest sitting member on the IDEA, after beating Mike Courtney and Allen Hayward for the position vacated by Caroline Anawak, who moved to Ottawa last month.

Kunuk, hand-picked late last month by the remaining members of the IDEA, will serve a two-year term before the next elections in fall, 2006.

“I want to make sure the rights of Inuit children are met,” Kunuk said after her swearing-in.

The board will remain one member short, as Aseena Allurut took leave for the summer, citing an overcharged schedule.