By Arty Sarkisian, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunatsiaq News Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. published the list of candidates for next month’s presidential byelection, with 10 people vying for the organization’s top job. The unofficial list was published online Tuesday night. Candidates will have until Friday at 5 p.m. to withdraw from the election, which is set for May 27. Candidates are: Samuel Alagalak Okalik Eegeesiak Paul Irngaut Jerry Komaksiutiksak Andrew Nakashuk Willie Nakoolak Jerry Natanine Cathy Towtongie Jeremy Tunraluk Gloria Uluqsi NTI is the legal representative for Inuit beneficiaries in Nunavut. It is responsible for ensuring promises set out in the Nunavut Agreement are carried out by the federal and territorial governments. The organization called the byelection in January to fill the vacancy created by Jeremy Tunraluk’s resignation in January. At…
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