Moses Appaqaq facts for kids

Moses Appaqaq Jr. was born on April 2, 1946. He is an artist known for carving beautiful sculptures from soapstone. He also used to work in a store and was a politician in the Northwest Territories, which is now called Nunavut. He comes from a community called Sanikiluaq.

Moses Appaqaq Jr.'s Political Journey

Moses Appaqaq Jr. decided to become a politician to represent his community. In 1979, he ran for a seat in the Northwest Territories government. He won the election for the Hudson Bay area and became a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA). An MLA is like a representative who helps make decisions for the people in their area.

Serving as an MLA

After his first term, Moses Appaqaq Jr. ran for re-election in 1983. He was very popular and won again, even though six other people were also trying to get the same job! He continued to serve the people of the Hudson Bay area.

End of His First Time in Politics

In 1987, Moses Appaqaq Jr. tried to win a third term as an MLA. However, he was defeated by another candidate named Charlie Crow. This meant his time as an MLA for the Northwest Territories came to an end.

What He Did After Politics

After leaving politics, Moses Appaqaq Jr. continued to be involved in his community. He became a director on the board of the Qikittaluk Corporation. This corporation helps manage land and resources for the Inuit people in the Qikiqtaaluk region of Nunavut.

Later Attempts to Return to Politics

Years later, Moses Appaqaq Jr. tried to return to politics. In 1999, he ran for election in the Hudson Bay area, this time in the new territory of Nunavut. He was defeated by Peter Kattuk. They faced each other again in the 2004 election, and Moses Appaqaq Jr. was defeated for a second time.