By Jeff Pelletier, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunatsiaq News Three men in Pangnirtung are vying to be the community’s next MLA, after Margaret Nakashuk announced last month she will not seek a third term in office. The three candidates are Andrew Nakashuk, Johnny Mike and Nathaniel Julai Alikatuktuk. Nakashuk, who is married to the riding’s outgoing MLA, enters the race with experience working at the municipal, territorial and federal levels of government and as vice-chairperson of Qulliq Energy Corp. Last year, he ran for president of Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. and finished third behind winner Jeremy Tunraluk and runner-up Cathy Towtongie. Nakashuk said in an interview that Pangnirtung needs an upgraded arena, an elders’ home and a wildlife officer to work at the local wildlife office. He promises to be a…
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