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Nellie Kusugak
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| 5th Commissioner of Nunavut | |
| In office 23 June 2015 – 22 June 2020 |
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| Premier | |
| Preceded by | Edna Elias |
| Succeeded by | Rebekah Williams (acting) |
| Acting Commissioner of Nunavut | |
| In office 11 April 2010 – 31 May 2010 |
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| Prime Minister | Stephen Harper |
| Premier | Eva Aariak |
| Preceded by | Ann Meekitjuk Hanson |
| Succeeded by | Edna Elias |
| Deputy Commissioner of Nunavut | |
| In office 15 February 2010 – 23 June 2015 |
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| Prime Minister | Stephen Harper |
| Premier | Eva Aariak Peter Taptuna |
| Preceded by | Helen Maksagak |
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Nellie Taptaqut Kusugak
1955 (age 68–69) Rankin Inlet, Northwest Territories (now Nunavut), Canada |
| Spouse | Jose Kusugak |
| Occupation | educator |
| Profession | politician |
Nellie Taptaqut Kusugak (born 1955) is a Canadian educator who served as the fifth commissioner of Nunavut from June 2015 to June 2020.
Early life
Kusugak is from Rankin Inlet. Kusugak received a BEd in 1996 through the Nunavut Teachers Education Program provided by Nunavut Arctic College (NAC) and McGill University, where she is listed as an adjunct professor. She has been a teacher for about 20 years in both Inuktitut and English. Prior to her appointment as deputy commissioner, she was an adult educator at NAC in Rankin Inlet.
Political career
Kusugak served as Deputy Commissioner of Nunavut from 2010 to 2015. She was appointed by Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, Chuck Strahl, on 15 February 2010 and was sworn in on 25 February. On 11 April 2010, Kusugak became the acting Commissioner of Nunavut with the expiry of Ann Meekitjuk Hanson's term and served until the appointment of Edna Elias a month later. As the territorial head of state, Kusugak represented all Nunavut citizens. While in office, she gave Assent to bills passed by the legislative assembly, swore in cabinet ministers, and signed off on documents, among other official duties.
Personal life
Kusugak was married to former Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated president, Jose Kusugak.
Honours and Arms
Member of the Order of Nunavut- Louie Kamookak Medal, Royal Canadian Geographical Society
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See also
In Spanish: Nellie Kusugak para niños
