Cathy Towtongie facts for kids

Cathy Towtongie is an Inuk politician from Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, Canada. She has served as a leader for her community and the wider Nunavut territory. She was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut in 2017. She represented the area of Rankin Inlet North-Chesterfield Inlet.

Political Career

Early Leadership Roles

Before becoming a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA), Cathy Towtongie held a very important position. She served as the president of Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated. This organization works to protect the rights and interests of Inuit people in Nunavut. She was president for two terms. Her first term was from 2001 to 2004. Her second term was from 2010 to 2016.

During her time as president, she worked on many important issues for Inuit. She helped make sure that the agreements made for Nunavut were followed. This included land claims and self-governance.

Serving in the Legislature

In the 2017 Nunavut general election, Cathy Towtongie was elected as an MLA. This meant she became a representative for her community in the Nunavut government. As an MLA, she helped make laws and decisions for the territory.

Important Discussions

During her time as an MLA, Cathy Towtongie took part in many discussions. These discussions were about important topics for Nunavut. For example, in 2020, she was part of a discussion about cultural terms. This happened during a motion about important issues affecting Indigenous women.

In 2021, she also shared her thoughts on a decision made by a clothing company. She spoke about Canada Goose and their choice to stop using natural fur in their products. This was a topic of interest for many people in the North.

After the Legislature

Cathy Towtongie ran for re-election in the 2021 Nunavut general election. However, she was not re-elected. Alexander Sammurtok won the election for her district.