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\u00a0By Kira Wronska Dorward \u00a0Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Amber Aglukark, president of Qulliit Nunavut Status of Women Council, in addition to her new role as city councillor, first got involved with community leadership and advocacy as a result of dog-sledding. Coming from a long line of mushers, Aglukark “really started with my passion for this work here in\u00a0 Iqaluit , training and running a dog-team and having my son included. I had a desire\u00a0 to be part\u00a0 of a group that\u00a0 promotes\u00a0 the culture of Nunavut and wanting to be a part of that\u00a0 process , as well as being a mother and daughter in this territory, and how I could pass\u00a0 our traditions\u00a0 on? I wanted to ensure that the tradition continues with my son and his children.” While… <\/p>\n

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\u00a0By Kira Wronska Dorward \u00a0Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Amber Aglukark, president of Qulliit Nunavut Status of Women Council, in addition to her new role as city councillor, first got involved with community leadership and advocacy as a result of dog-sledding. Coming from a long line of mushers, Aglukark “really started with my passion for this work here in\u00a0 Iqaluit , training and running a dog-team and having my son included. I had a desire\u00a0 to be part\u00a0 of a group that\u00a0 promotes\u00a0 the culture of Nunavut and wanting to be a part of that\u00a0 process , as well as being a mother and daughter in this territory, and how I could pass\u00a0 our traditions\u00a0 on? I wanted to ensure that the tradition continues with my son and his children.” While... <\/p>\n

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