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Donald Havioyak
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| MLA for Kugluktuk | |
| In office 1999–2004 |
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| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Joe Allen Evyagotailak |
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| Born | 1950 Napaktoktok, Canada |
| Died | November 2025 (aged 75) |
| Political party | non-partisan consensus government |
| Relations | Kane Tologanak (cousin) |
Donald Havioyak (born 1950 – died November 2025) was an important Canadian politician from the Nunavut territory. He was a member of the Nunavut Legislature, helping to make decisions for his community.
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Who Was Donald Havioyak?
Donald Havioyak was chosen by the people to join the Nunavut Legislature in the 1999 Nunavut general election. This election was a big event where people voted for their leaders. He represented the area called Kugluktuk. He won his seat by a very small number of votes, just six more than his closest opponent. He served for one term, which means he held his position for a set period of time.
When it was time for the next election in 2004 Nunavut general election, Donald Havioyak ran again. However, he was not re-elected. Another candidate, Joe Allen Evyagotailak, won the election, also by a very close margin.
After His Time in Politics
After leaving the Legislature, Donald Havioyak continued to serve his community. He became the President of the Kitikmeot Inuit Association. This association works to protect the rights and interests of the Inuit people in the Kitikmeot region of Nunavut. He was known as a Copper Inuk, which refers to a group of Inuit people traditionally living in the central Arctic region of Canada.
Family Connections
Donald Havioyak had family members who were also involved in politics. His first cousin, Kane Tologanak, was a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for the Northwest Territories. Donald Havioyak passed away in November 2025, at the age of 75.
