Johnny Mike facts for kids
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Johnny Mike
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| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut for Pangnirtung | |
| In office October 28, 2013 – September 24, 2017 |
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| Preceded by | Hezakiah Oshutapik |
| Succeeded by | Margaret Nakashuk |
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| Born | 1954/1955 (age 69–70) |
| Political party | non-partisan consensus government |
Johnny Mike is a Canadian politician. He served in the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut. This is like the parliament for the Nunavut territory. He represented the area called Pangnirtung.
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Who is Johnny Mike?
Johnny Mike was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut in 2013. This election helped choose who would represent different parts of Nunavut. He became the representative for Pangnirtung.
During his time in the Assembly, Johnny Mike had an important job. He served as the Minister of the Environment. This means he was in charge of protecting nature and the environment in Nunavut. He worked to make sure the land, water, and wildlife were cared for.
Representing Pangnirtung
Pangnirtung is a community in Nunavut. As its representative, Johnny Mike spoke for the people living there. He brought their ideas and concerns to the Legislative Assembly. He worked to improve life for everyone in his community.
What is Consensus Government?
Nunavut uses a special type of government called a consensus government. In most places, politicians belong to different political parties. But in Nunavut, members of the Legislative Assembly do not belong to parties. Instead, they work together to make decisions. They try to reach an agreement, or "consensus," on important issues. Johnny Mike was part of this unique system.
End of His Term
Johnny Mike served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly until 2017. He ran for re-election in the 2017 Nunavut general election. However, he was not re-elected at that time.
