Manitok Thompson facts for kids
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Manitok Catherine Thompson
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| MLA for Aivilik, NT | |
| In office 1995–1999 |
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| Preceded by | James Arvaluk |
| Succeeded by | riding dissolved |
| MLA for Rankin Inlet South/Whale Cove, NU | |
| In office 1999–2004 |
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| Preceded by | first member |
| Succeeded by | Levinia Brown |
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| Born | 1955 Coral Harbour, Northwest Territories |
| Political party | non-partisan consensus government |
Manitok Catherine Thompson was born in 1955 in Coral Harbour, which was then part of the Northwest Territories. She is a well-known politician from northern Canada. She has worked hard to represent the people of her communities.
A Leader from the North
Manitok Catherine Thompson has dedicated her career to public service. She has held important roles in both the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. Her work has helped shape the future of these northern regions.
Starting in Politics
Manitok Catherine Thompson first became a politician in 1995. She was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Northwest Territories. This happened during a special election called a by-election. A by-election is held when someone leaves their job before their term is over. She took the place of James Arvaluk.
While serving the Northwest Territories, she became a minister. A minister is a leader in the government who is in charge of a specific area. Manitok Catherine Thompson was the Minister of Community and Regional Affairs. This meant she helped manage services and development for communities.
In 1999, a new territory called Nunavut was created. Manitok Catherine Thompson continued her political journey there. She was elected as the very first member for the area called Rankin Inlet South/Whale Cove. This was during the 1999 Nunavut general election.
She made history by becoming Nunavut's first female cabinet minister. A cabinet minister is a senior leader in the government. They work closely with the premier (the leader of the territory).
Beyond Territorial Politics
Manitok Catherine Thompson decided to leave territorial politics in 2004. However, she didn't stop being involved in public life. She ran as an independent candidate in the 2004 Canadian federal election. This election was to choose someone to represent Nunavut in the national government.
Even though she ran as an independent, meaning she wasn't part of a major political party, she did very well. She finished second in the election. This showed how much support she had from the people of Nunavut.
