By William Koblensky Varela, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunavut News The four candidates running to fill the Iqaluit-Niaqunnguu MLA seat in the Nunavut territorial election told Nunavut News that support for families and food rank highly among their priorities. MLA David Akeeagok, who served as MLA for the High Arctic riding of Quttiktuq since 2017, has decided to run in the Iqaluit constituency in hopes of earning a third term in the legislative assembly. He said improving supports for families in the city are essential. “Family wellness needs to be a priority to our very people that choose to call Iqaluit home, enhancing and finding solutions to provide the right supports are critical,” Akeeagok said. Candidate Tatanniq Lucie Idlout mentioned a specific source of family support as her top issue…
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