Donald Havioyak facts for kids

Donald Havioyak is a politician from Canada's northern territory, Nunavut. He served as a member of the Nunavut Legislature. This is like the government's main group that makes laws for the territory.

Who is Donald Havioyak?

Donald Havioyak was born in 1950 in a place called Napaktoktok. He is known as a Copper Inuit. The Copper Inuit are a group of Inuit people who traditionally lived in parts of the Arctic region.

He is also a first cousin to Kane Tologanak. Kane Tologanak was also a politician. He served in the Northwest Territories Legislature.

Becoming a Politician

Donald Havioyak first became a politician in 1999. This was a very special year for Nunavut. It was the first time they had their own general election. This election chose the people who would represent different areas in the new Nunavut government.

Havioyak ran for election in the area called Kugluktuk. He won his seat by a very small number of votes. He beat three other people who were also trying to get elected.

Serving in the Legislature

As a member of the Nunavut Legislature, Donald Havioyak helped make decisions for the people of Nunavut. He served for one term, which means he was in office for about five years.

In Nunavut, politicians often work together in a "consensus government." This means they don't usually have political parties like in other parts of Canada. Instead, they try to agree on decisions as a group.

After His Time in Office

Donald Havioyak tried to get re-elected in 2004. However, he was defeated by another candidate named Joe Allen Evyagotailak. This election was also very close.

Even after leaving the Legislature, Donald Havioyak continued to be a leader. He became the President of the Kitikmeot Inuit Association. This group works to protect the rights and interests of Inuit people in the Kitikmeot region of Nunavut.