Kathie Nukon facts for kids

Kathie Emma Nukon was born on January 8, 1947, in Old Crow, Yukon. She is a former Canadian politician. She represented the area of Old Crow in the Yukon Legislative Assembly. This is like the government for the Yukon territory. She served from 1982 to 1985. Kathie Nukon was a member of the Yukon Progressive Conservative Party.

Early Life and Career

Kathie Nukon's father owned a trading post in Old Crow. A trading post is like a store where people trade goods. She went to school in Whitehorse to become a nursing assistant. A nursing assistant helps nurses care for patients. However, she mostly worked as an office manager and bookkeeper. She did this in her father's store before she became a politician.

Political Journey

Kathie Nukon served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA). This means she was elected to represent her community. She was part of the Yukon's government. After her first term, she ran for election again in 2000. She was a candidate for the Yukon Party. However, she was not elected back into the legislature that time.

Community Leadership

Besides her time in the legislature, Kathie Nukon also helped lead her community. She was part of the band council for the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation. A band council helps make decisions for a First Nation community. She served on the council from 1996 to 1998. She also served again from 2006 to 2012.