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Mary Killiktee
MLA
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| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut for Uqqummiut | |
| Assumed office November 19, 2021 |
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| Preceded by | Pauloosie Keyootak |
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| Political party | non-partisan consensus government |
| Residences | Qikiqtarjuaq, Nunavut |
Mary Killiktee is an Inuk politician from Canada. She was chosen to be a leader in the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut during the 2021 Nunavut general election. She represents the area known as Uqqummiut.
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Mary Killiktee helps make decisions for the people of Nunavut. She is a Member of the Legislative Assembly, often called an MLA. This means she is part of the group that creates laws and rules for the territory.
What is the Legislative Assembly?
The Legislative Assembly of Nunavut is like a parliament for the territory. It is where elected leaders meet to talk about important issues. They work together to make life better for everyone in Nunavut.
Representing Uqqummiut
Mary Killiktee represents the people living in the Uqqummiut area. This is her "electoral district." It means she speaks for the people from that specific part of Nunavut. Her job is to bring their ideas and concerns to the Assembly.
Nunavut has a special way of governing called "consensus government." This means there are no political parties like in other parts of Canada. Instead, all the elected members work together to choose a leader and make decisions. They try to agree on things by talking and finding common ground.
Mary Killiktee's Past Leadership
Before becoming an MLA, Mary Killiktee was a leader in her home community. She served as the mayor of Qikiqtarjuaq.
Being a Mayor
A mayor is the main leader of a town or city. As mayor of Qikiqtarjuaq, Mary Killiktee was in charge of local services. She helped manage things like town planning and community projects. This experience helped her prepare for her role in the Legislative Assembly.
