Jeannie Ugyuk facts for kids

Jeannie Ugyuk is an Inuk politician from Canada. She was chosen to represent the Nattilik area in the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut. This happened in a special election held in 2010. At that time, the Nattilik area included the communities of Gjoa Haven and Taloyoak, Nunavut. Jeannie Ugyuk became the second woman to serve in the 3rd Nunavut Legislature, alongside Premier Eva Aariak.

In the 2013 general election, Jeannie Ugyuk ran for the new Netsilik area. This area includes Taloyoak and Kugaaruk. She was the only person running, so she won easily. She was then chosen to be the Family Services Minister in the 4th Nunavut Legislature. In November 2015, there was a review of the government leaders. A vote showed that some people no longer had confidence in her role as minister. Before a final decision was made, Jeannie Ugyuk decided to leave her job as a minister and as a representative. A special election was held within six months to choose a new representative.

Jeannie Ugyuk's Early Life and Community Work

Jeannie Ugyuk was born in Taloyoak and has always lived there. She studied at Nunavut Arctic College. After college, she worked as a social worker, helping people in her community.

She also taught the Inuktitut language at the Netsilik School. Jeannie Ugyuk has always been very involved in her community. She served on the local town council. She also helped out at the women's shelter. She was part of the church committee for the Anglican church.

Jeannie Ugyuk is married and has three children.