Louis Tapardjuk facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Louis Tapardjuk
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| MLA for Amittuq | |
| In office 2004–2013 |
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| Preceded by | Enoki Irqittuq |
| Succeeded by | George Qulaut |
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| Born | January 30, 1953 Igloolik, Nunavut |
| Political party | non-partisan consensus government |
Louis Tapardjuk was born on January 30, 1953, in an igloo near Igloolik, Nunavut, Canada. He became a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for the Amittuq area. He held this position from 2004 to 2013.
Before becoming an MLA, Mr. Tapardjuk was the mayor of Igloolik. He also worked as a board member for the Tunngavik Federation of Nunavut. This group works to protect the rights of Inuit people in Nunavut.
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Louis Tapardjuk was an important leader in Nunavut's government. He was first elected as an MLA in 2004. An MLA is like a representative for a specific area. They work in the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut to make laws and decisions for the territory.
Serving as a Minister
During his time as an MLA, Mr. Tapardjuk was part of the Executive Council of Nunavut. This is like the main team of ministers who lead different parts of the government. He served as the Minister of Finance. This means he was in charge of managing Nunavut's money.
He was also the Minister of Culture, Language, Elders and Youth (CLEY). In this role, he helped support and promote Inuit culture, language, and traditions. He also worked on programs for elders and young people in Nunavut.
Important Roles in Government
Mr. Tapardjuk played a key role in making decisions for Nunavut. His work helped shape how money was spent and how culture was supported. He worked to improve life for the people he represented in Amittuq and across Nunavut.
Later Years in Politics
Louis Tapardjuk continued to serve the people of Nunavut until 2013. After his time as an MLA, George Qulaut took over his seat for Amittuq. Mr. Tapardjuk's career shows how people can work to make a difference in their communities and government.
