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By William Koblensky Varela, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunavut News The Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) will hold a presidential election on Dec. 14 and seven Qikiqtaaluk communities will also elect their community director. Current president Olayuk Akesuk won the last presidential election in 2022 with 61 per cent of the vote. Community directors, who sit on the QIA\u2019s board of directors, will also be on the ballot in Iqaluit, Iglulik, Kimmirut, Sanirajak, Clyde River, Pond Inlet and Sanikiluaq. Nominations for the roles will open on Nov. 9 and close on Nov. 13. Candidates must present a criminal record check valid within the past three months. Inuit enrolled in the Nunavut Agreement who are 16 years old and have lived in the Qikiqtaaluk region for at least a year are eligible… <\/p>\n

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By William Koblensky Varela, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunavut News The Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) will hold a presidential election on Dec. 14 and seven Qikiqtaaluk communities will also elect their community director. Current president Olayuk Akesuk won the last presidential election in 2022 with 61 per cent of the vote. Community directors, who sit on the QIA\u2019s board of directors, will also be on the ballot in Iqaluit, Iglulik, Kimmirut, Sanirajak, Clyde River, Pond Inlet and Sanikiluaq. Nominations for the roles will open on Nov. 9 and close on Nov. 13. Candidates must present a criminal record check valid within the past three months. Inuit enrolled in the Nunavut Agreement who are 16 years old and have lived in the Qikiqtaaluk region for at least a year are eligible... <\/p>\n

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